Following an unusually warm start to winter, professionals are predicting an early termite season and the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) stands ready to shout about termites from the rooftop. PPMA, which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is asking for the industry to join in with their efforts to educate consumers on the importance of protecting against termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 10th-16th, 2019.

 As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of 
pest images at My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members.

 

David K Young Consulting in conjunction with NPMA is now able to offer an HR technology system that can assist you with all your Human Resources related items in a one stop shop platform.  The employer size can range from 2-40,000 and is available for use in all 50 states. Other vendors such as ADP, Paychex, Zenefits, etc., are compatible with the platform and there is centralized support available. This allows for easy on-line enrollment for open enrollment and new hires, along with optional integration with COBRA, FSA, HRA, HSA, and retirement plan partners. Also included with the onboarding options are EEOC, I-9's, W-4's, and more.  ACA tracking and reporting, along with time off requests, and asset tracking are also part of the many functions that are available.  For more information contact JerriLynn Cobb at jerrilynn@dkyoung.com.

ChemTec Pest Control is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA) for the 6th year.

Enviro-Care Pest & Termite Control, is pleased to announce that they have acquired the pest control side of business from Mighty Bug Exterminators.

Gregory Pest Solutions is pleased to announce the merger of ARMS Pest Management Professionals a Charleston-based firm.

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