SFC, SPFA and NPMA Align Efforts to Prevent Subterranean Termite Infestations

The American Chemistry Council’s Spray Foam Coalition (SFC), the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced last week a cooperative effort aimed at developing innovative solutions to help prevent subterranean termites from entering homes. Together, the three organizations will foster ideas that marry both the benefits of spray foam insulation, including overall thermal efficiency and energy savings, with the need for pest management companies to visually inspect crawl spaces for subterranean termites throughout the home. Learn more.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests, including rodents and cockroaches, for the remainder of winter. As vectors of disease, these pests are able to transmit pathogens such as Salmonella and hantavirus to humans. They are also known to trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, especially in children, making awareness and prevention vital to protecting public health.

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

 

NPMA offers our members so much more than just medical coverage when it comes to benefits! It’s true that there is a level funded medical plan offering for 3 or more individuals that you can take advantage of through National General Benefits, but there is also dental and vision coverage available through Metlife. NPMA Members can take advantage of the Transamerica products such as guaranteed issue life insurance for members and family members, disability coverage, cancer care, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage. We can help you with health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additionally, there is a free phone application that members can download onto their smart phones and start taking advantage of prescription discounts through Myrxmedsaver. NPMA is constantly working to improve the benefits and services available to its members. If you have any questions, please reach out to JerriLynn Cobb at jerrlynn@dkyoung.com for more information.

The NPMA Recruitment & Retention Committee recently kicked off the first of three webinars as part of the series focused on Human Resources. HR Hot Topics for 2019, employment attorney Scott Hudson, Shareholder with the law firm of Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe as he discusses the impact of #metoo on your business, pitfalls of improper background checks, real pro-employer changes from the DOL and courts, and five steps to reduce exposure to employment claims in 2019. If you missed this webinar or wish to view it again, click here.

There are only two webinars left in this engaging series, and seats are limited!

Fundamentals of Employment & Labor Law | March 14 at 2:00 PM EDT | REGISTER
Employee Onboarding | May 23 at 2:00 PM EDT | REGISTER

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