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Do You Want to Get More Involved in NPMA? Submit a Nomination to Serve on a Committee or Interest Group

Nominee submission deadline: March 15

Each year, NPMA works diligently to identify and recruit members to serve on our association’s standing committees and interest groups. In an effort to foster fresh ideas and allow all NPMA members to share their expertise, we are calling on you to nominate yourself or pass this survey along to an industry colleague to serve on an NPMA committee or interest group. Your involvement and leadership will help us chart a successful future for the association and the industry. Final decisions will be made by the end of May and communicated at the beginning of June in time for the committee cycle which begins July 1st.

News From National

Global Bed Bug Summit Starts Tomorrow – Are You Registered?

The Global Bed Bug Summit is this week, December 2-3 on a state-of-the-art virtual format. We might not be traveling - but that doesn't mean bed bugs have stopped traveling! Take this opportunity to ensure your technicians are educated on the latest bed bug research before travel picks back up!

Enroll your team now, and they'll have access to all of the educational sessions on-demand through the end of December. This means they can earn MORE credits, at their leisure, from the safety of their own home or office.

CEUs are approved in many states, click here to view detailed information for your location.

View the full program and register today!

Consider the Pest Management Foundation as Part of your Giving Tuesday Plan

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. If you are considering participating in GivingTuesday, or another form of end of year gift, please consider the Pest Management Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides university scholarships for the next generation of urban entomologists and funds practical pest control research at universities across the country. Donations are fully tax deductible. To make donation, visit our secure fundraising page.

Reconnect In-Person at the 2021 Wildlife Expo

Make plans to join the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and get ready to reconnect in-person with your peers at the 2021 Wildlife Expo on February 1-3 in Orlando, Florida.

The Wildlife Expo educational program will provide both technical and business-related information to professionals who are involved in wildlife management or are considering offering this valuable add-on service. The program also features networking opportunities and the chance to check out the newest technology and services in the Exhibit Hall. Whether you are a large company or a one-man shop, use this opportunity to grow this segment of your business by attending this unique meeting.

View the full program and register today!

Pest Pic of the Week

Formosan Termite Worker

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

View the image use policy.

Member Benefit Highlight

Have a Human Resources Problem? Question? Crisis?

NPMA members can now call, email, or text Seay Management Consultants to speak with one of their HR consultants free of charge regarding any employment issue that arises in your business. View the comprehensive menu of services provided.

Sandy Seay and his associates are very familiar with the pest management industry, having represented and advised pest management companies for nearly 50 years. For more information about Seay Management Consultants, click here.

NPMA Education and Events

Digital Misinformation: How to Sort Through All of the Bug Fake News

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | REGISTER
Nancy Troyano, Ph.D., BCE, Rentokil North America, Reading, PA
Digital misinformation is becoming more prevalent with the widespread use of social media. At any given time, you may log onto Facebook or Twitter and see "the invasive kissing bug", "miracle ant cures", or “homemade insect repellent”. There is a lot of information to sort through and it’s tough to figure out what is accurate or misleading. In this day and age especially, we need to remain vigilant and educated on how to use social media responsibly for science and science communication. Learn how to determine what’s a tall tale and find reliable sources so that you can have accurate information to tell your customers the next time they come across an alarming, not-true story.

Attend Your Local Pest Management Association Events!

NEPMA Annual Meeting	December 2, 2020	Virtual Event
NEPMA WDI Recertification	December 2, 2020	Virtual Event
WVPMA 2021 Winter Blitz	January 12-13, 2021	TBD
NCPMA PCT School	January 25-28, 2021	Virtual Event

Weekly Headlines

Higher Temperatures Make Some Ticks Pick Humans Over Dogs

Smithsonian Magazine

The study’s results suggest certain tick-borne diseases could become even more prevalent as climate change heats up the planet.

This Rat Covers Itself with Poison That Can Take Out an Elephant

The New York Times

The African crested rat gnaws on poisonous tree branches, then grooms its noxious spittle into its fur.

Bedbug Infestation Is Requiring Entire Tennessee Legislative Office Building To Be Treated

Tennessean

Workers in Tennessee's legislative office building aren't just trying to avoid catching the coronavirus. Now, there are bedbugs.

More Rats at Home? Nearly 1 In 4 Michigan Houses Report an Increase Since Pandemic Start

USA TODAY

Nearly 1 in 4 Michigan households are reporting an increase in rats and mice since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to a survey by a pest-management company.

Mosquitoes Carry More Malaria Parasites Depending on When They Bite

New Scientist

When a malaria-infected bird is bitten by mosquitoes over the course of 3 hours, the first insects to feed end up carrying fewer malaria parasites than those that feed later – and the same may apply when infected people are bitten.

For your Business

Anyone Can Learn to Be a Better Leader

Harvard Business Review

Occupying a leadership position is not the same thing as leading. To lead, you must be able to connect, motivate, and inspire a sense of ownership of shared objectives.

Giving is Transformational

Entrepreneur

Giving is an idea that proclaims we can be something bigger than ourselves. It’s a reaffirmation that our lives have significant meaning and that, through community, we can be our best selves.

6 Things 2020 Taught Us as Business Leaders

Inc.

As you look back at the past year, and all that you have overcome, take these lessons and apply them to your 2021 strategy.

How to Create Your 2021 Marketing Strategy

Business 2 Community

What new marketing tactics will you try in 2021? Here’s a convenient guide to coming up with a comprehensive marketing strategy for your business.

These Simple Changes to Your Performance Reviews Will Make More Effective Employees

Entrepreneur

Make these performance management improvements to boost your employee's strengths and your bottom line as well.