NPMA ePestWorld

Early Bird Registration Ends Dec. 24

Join us on January 15-17 for the 2020 Eastern Conference at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City in Atlantic City, NJ. The Conference will feature a mix of in-depth management sessions, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry. Recertification credits have been applied for in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, and WV.

View the full program and register today!

News From National

Happy Holidays from NPMA!

The NPMA office will be closed today through Friday, December 27 as we celebrate the holidays with our friends and families. We will reopen on Monday, December 30. During this time, we wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

The Previous NPMA-33 Form Expires Next Week

NPMA released a revised version of the NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Form this year. The revised NPMA-33 form is available for purchase as a hard copy through NPMA’s BugStore, or as a digital form on the newly redesigned forms website: www.npmaforms.com.

NPMA hosted a webinar highlighting the changes to the NPMA-33 form in August. If you missed the training course, you can view the recording on NPMA’s Online Learning Center to learn about the new and improved form. The previous edition of this form will become obsolete after December 31, 2019.

For questions on purchasing NPMA forms or the new NPMA forms website, contact Michael Bentley at mbentley@pestworld.org. Please direct all questions or concerns regarding the updated NPMA-33 form to Jim Fredericks at jfredericks@pestworld.org.

Pest Pic of the Week

Honey Bee

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

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Member Benefit Highlight

Ramp Up Your Marketing in the New Year

Looking for an inexpensive marketing vehicle to promote your services? The new year is quickly approaching, and there is no better time to ramp up your marketing efforts!

Use the Winter issue of Pest Gazette to show your current and potential customers how your company can help them control the various types of pests that may invade their home during the season.

Pest Gazette is available in a print and digital format that is perfect for online marketing!

Click here to start customizing your Pest Gazette today.

Weekly Headlines

Study Shows a Third of New York Ticks Carry a Disease

101.5 WPDH

According to a New York Upstate report, a study has revealed one out of every 3 tickets in New York carries a disease they can spread to humans.

Battling Bed Bugs and German Cockroaches Requires Cooperation and Continuous Integrated Pest Management Efforts

Entomology Today

Unfortunately, pest management cooperation is low in affordable housing. There is a large discrepancy between treatment and elimination.

Angry Grave-Dwelling Mutant Cockroaches Found For First Time in 60 Years

Daily Star

Pest controller Arnold Sciberras recently discovered the white-eyed mutation of the American cockroach which are more aggressive and dominant.

Mosquito-Borne Virus Emerging As Health Threat

The Bismarck Tribune

Federal health officials are warning of a new emerging health threat, a relatively unknown, mosquito-carried virus that causes an illness for which there's no known cure.

Video Shows Rats Running Rampant In Bourbon Street Pizza Joint

4WWL

A Bourbon Street restaurant has temporarily closed its doors after a video showed a pack of rats running through the kitchen and counter.

For your Business

How Successful Leaders Build Trust with their People

Lolly Daskal
As a leader, you earn trust the same way anyone else does: by making a conscious effort to walk your talk, keeping your promises and aligning your own behavior with your expectations of others.

9 Simple Techniques Any Leader Can Use to Show Employees Appreciation

Entrepreneur
Here are nine techniques to show employees appreciation and help them feel acknowledged at work.

The Top 5 Things Leaders Should Know About Emotional Intelligence

Inc.
Even if you think you've got EQ covered, make sure you grasp these key concepts.

Protect Your Time at Work by Setting Better Boundaries

Harvard Business Review
What can you do in these situations to set and communicate boundaries so you don’t feel like your time is disrespected in the future?

The 2 Things Your Boss Must Do To Set You Up For Success

Forbes
If you work for a supervisor who consistently does these two things, you are being set up for success and will likely have a great work experience.