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RSVPs Due Today for the Pest Management Foundation Gala Reception & Dinner

In conjunction with Legislative Day 2019, The Pest Management Foundation will be hosting a special gala reception and dinner in support of the program it funds on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM at The Newseum in Washington, DC. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP no later than Tuesday, January 15. Click here to learn more.

Sponsored by Rollins, Control Solutions, Inc., Copesan, MGK

PestVets Veteran of the Year Award - Nominations Due January 20

PestVets Veteran of the Year award was created to honor a veteran who has helped strengthen the role of pest management. They are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry and to the communities they serve.

View the criteria and submit a nomination. Nominations are due by January 20, 2019. The recipient will be awarded at Legislative Day 2019 in Washington, DC.

News From National

NPMA Executive Leadership Program Class of 2019 Announced

Ten participants from across the country will receive skills development and training for association leadership.

NPMA is proud to announce the selection of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) class of 2019, continuing NPMA’s commitment to prepare rising stars for association leadership roles and develop successful ambassadors for our industry.

Click here to see who was selected for the Executive Leadership Program Class of 2019!

Global Pest Management Coalition Welcomes New Council Members

Last month, the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) held its opening council vote introducing nine new council members. In 2017, the GPMC was founded by pest management associations from around the world with the mission to act as a unified voice and promote the value of professional pest management, ensuring the protection of health, home and businesses.

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New Members

Welcome New Members

Advantage Pest Control of Schenectady, NY
Aruza Pest Control of Charoltte, NC
Cooper Pest Control, Inc. of Raleigh, NC
Elmore Pest & Mosquito of Pittsboro, NC
G Man Pest Control of Stormville, NY
Home Land Environmental of Rosedale, MD
Main Line Exterminating Co. of Newtown Square, PA
Pro-Star Pest Services of Lockport, NY
Skyhawk of Serry, NH
Trunorth Pest Control LLC of McDonough, GA

QualityPro Accredited

AZEX Pest Solutions of Prescott, AZ
Capital Pest Services, Inc. of Raleigh, NC

Member Benefit Highlight

Have You Met Your Match?

With almost 6,000 pest management professionals in its network, there’s almost certainly another NPMA member who’s faced the challenges you’re facing. Been there. Done that.

NPMA’s Mentor Match program was designed to help you find those professionals and get great advice that will keep you sharp, current and (last but not least) ahead of the pack.

Check out a brief video on how to get started with Mentor Match!

NPMA Education and Events

Make a Difference at Legislative Day 2019

While the government may be in the midst of a shutdown, as soon as the government is funded Congress will be focused on policy issues. Your attendance at Legislative Day will be key to influencing new members of Congress’s perception of the pest management industry. Join us February 24-26th in Washington DC and hear from amazing speakers in our nation’s capital. View the program and register today to join us in making a difference in our industry.

QualityPro Hosting Webinar for Prospective Companies on 1/24

On Thursday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m. EST, QualityPro is hosting a webinar for professional pest management companies interested in learning more about QualityPro Accreditation and the service certifications available to accredited companies. QualityPro’s Executive Director, Allison Allen, BCE, will discuss the process of earning the prestigious credentials. Register here.

Earn Your Next Recertification Credit Online for Free!

NPMA’s newest online training course, Using Pyrethroids Responsibly for Effective Pest Management, is now available in the NPMA Online Learning Center and is approved for credit in most states! This 1-hour course was designed in collaboration with the Pyrethroid Working Group to train PMPs on the responsible application of pyrethroid insecticides to promote effective pest management while mitigating the risk of non-target exposure. This training provides an in-depth review of pyrethroid label restrictions and guidelines for use. Additionally, this course provides a general overview of pesticide classes, pesticide mode of action, and pesticide safety. Visit npmatraining.org to get started!

Members Make Headlines

PWIPM of New England Held First Training of 2019

The Professional Women in Pest Management of New England held their first training of 2019 on January 8 at Big Blue Bug Solutions.

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Rollins to Acquire Clark Pest Control

Rollins recently announced it has agreed to acquire Clark Pest Control of Stockton, located in Lodi, California.

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Rose Pest Solutions Opens Office in Cincinnati

Rose Pest Solutions, is pleased to announce it has relocated one of its many Ohio service centers to the Cincinnati area.

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Weekly Headlines

Baltimore Is Most Bed Bug-Infested City in America – Again

Patch

In the past year, Baltimore had more treatments for bed bugs than any other city in the U.S., according to pest control company Orkin.

In Search for Better Stink Bug Management, Scientists Look Up

Entomology Today

To study prevalence of brown marmorated stink bug in host trees, researchers led by Nicole Quinn at Virginia Tech used an eye bolt and pulley system so that the pheromone-baited traps could be raised or lowered along the height of the tree.

Experts Agree Majority of Southern Oregon Homes, Maybe 90%, Have Rodent Problem

News 10

Because southern Oregon is a rural area, rodents can be a big problem. One real estate agent, home inspector and rat exterminator agree a good majority of homes have evidence of rats or mice.

Math-Based Mosquito Control to Prevent Human Diseases

Forbes

Recent research focuses on using the power of mathematical modeling to inform mosquito control aimed at preventing the spread of Zika, dengue, chikungunya and other mosquito-borne infectious diseases.

Snake Covered in 500 Ticks Suffering From Anemia After Pests 'Sucked All The Blood Out Of Him'

Fox News

A tick-covered carpet python was almost unrecognizable last week after a snake catcher rescued it from a pool in Coolangatta, Australia.

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9 Big Mistakes Leaders Make When Delivering Feedback

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8 Tools to Make Your Small Business More Efficient This Year

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“Productivity” is the buzz word on everybody’s mind, as we strive to be better with our time in both our personal and professional lives.

6 Practices to Help Leaders Grow

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To stand out and make a big impact as a leader, you need to be well-versed in fundamental leadership skills.

11 Trends That Will Shape Marketing In 2019

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Building brand awareness and successfully interacting with consumers is a crucial part of doing business today.