NPMA ePestWorld

National Pest Management Association

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On Saturday, June 17, readers of the  USA Today were treated to a snapshot of information about bed bugs on the cover of the newspaper!

If you are interested in helping us increase consumer awareness of the value of professional pest control services, please contact Cindy Mannes.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=447746&issueID=55539 to view the full article online.

 
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Do you know a company owner who has demonstrated leadership through his or her dedication and contribution to the good of their community?  Maybe they offer complimentary pest control for at risk environments or raise funds for the community through organized events.  Let’s get them the recognition they deserve! Please complete the nomination form. All nominations are due June 30, 2017 and will be awarded at NPMA’s  Academy in July. 

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Your digital edition of PestWorld – July/August 2017 is available now!

PestWorld, NPMA's bi-monthly magazine, offers an in-depth look at industry trends. Regular columns include a look at innovative business practices in the industry, regulatory updates, and sales and marketing opportunities.

Additionally, check out our  PestWorld magazine website, where you'll find current and archived articles - as well as exclusive online only content!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=447749&issueID=55539 to view the full article online.

 
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Member Benefit Highlight
Nissan presents NPMA members with an exclusive program that makes NPMA members and Partners eligible to purchase a new Nissan or Infiniti vehicle using exclusive incentives established by Nissan for NPMA. 

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/pdf/2017_Franchisee_handout_for_NPMA.pdf to view the full article online.

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NPMA Education and Events
Early bird registration for Academy ends on June 23! To be held July 19-21 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of the industry's current and future leaders in a fun, interactive environment. Click here for more details and registration. 

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Join us July 27-29 for the 2017 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC for a quality educational program covering both management and technical topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic region. NPMA has requested recertification credits from GA, MD, NC, SC, TN and VA. Additionally, you will not want to miss the array of social functions scheduled, including a Summer Conference Beach Bash and a BBQ by the pool! 

Click here for more details and registration.

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Weekly Headlines
Newsweek
California officials have warned Long Beach residents that they have detected mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus in the city for the first time ever.

Visit http://www.newsweek.com/zika-virus-long-beach-microcephaly-aedes-aegypti-mosquito-627482 to view the full article online.

Live Science
A fungus worthy of its own horror film is on the loose, taking over the bodies of goldenrod soldier beetles and turning them into contagious zombies that can infect their beetle brethren, a new study finds.

Visit https://www.livescience.com/59493-fungus-turns-beetle-into-zombie.html to view the full article online.

Infection Control Today
In a survey conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky, just 35 percent of US business travelers and 28 percent of leisure travelers could correctly identify the bed bug.

Visit http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2017/06/bed-bug-awareness-is-poor-among-us-travelers-but-reactions-are-strong.aspx to view the full article online.

U.S. News & World Report
State agricultural officials say an insect that's killed millions of ash trees has been found in five more Iowa counties, bringing the total to 50.

Visit https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2017-06-15/ash-tree-killing-insect-found-in-5-more-iowa-counties to view the full article online.

Bangor Daily News
The past three years have been the planet’s hottest on record, and it is in this changing climate that many pests thrive, negatively affecting human health.

Visit http://bangordailynews.com/2017/06/19/health/as-rodent-populations-grow-ticks-and-lyme-disease-are-coming-indoors/ to view the full article online.