  A safety program is only as good as the people that practice it. Join us for the Industry Safety Summit on May 6-7 and hear from your industry peers as they discuss technician onboarding, and year-round company training. Following this presentation attendees will breakout into work groups to design/define their company's training program. Click here to view the program and register today! News From National
Start training for the Academy 2021 Olympic Games and join us IN PERSON July 13-15 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona! If you haven't had the chance to attend in the past, Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of emerging industry leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment. This is an exciting team-based event with fantastic speakers that you will NOT want to miss!
 The Executive Leadership Forum will take place at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida from June 15-17. This forum brings together the top leaders in the structural pest management industry who serve on the 2021-2022 NPMA Board of Directors, PPMA Board of Directors, QualityPro Board of Directors, Pest Management Foundation Board of Trustees, P3 Steering Committee, and the Super Committee, comprised of NPMA’s 17 committee chairs. Participants of these groups are formally invited to attend this dynamic Forum, in addition to the members of NPMA’s Executive Leadership Program Class of 2020. All NPMA members who are not involved in the before-mentioned groups are also welcome to join by clicking on the link to register below. Register today and contact Jillian Gardner to make your hotel arrangements by May 21. A special thanks to our premier sponsor BASF and to all of NPMA’s Strategic Partners: BASF, Bayer, Corteva, and Syngenta, as their support enables us to engage with our association leaders in a focused environment. 
NPMA Member Companies Receive One Free Job Posting a Year!
As more and more people learn about the job security, opportunity for advancement, training and education, benefits and earning potential – and most importantly, the role pest control professionals have in protecting people, food and property from pest-related threats – they will be moved to join us and start their own new and rewarding careers. All NPMA member companies will receive one free job posting a year on the live job board, which can be found at Careers.PestControlJobs.com.  All nominations must be received by August 31, 2021 NPMA is now accepting nominations for the annual Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil North America. This award recognizes young entrepreneurs (40 years of age or less) working in the professional pest management industry who have helped create or develop an industry business and/or those who have stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate.
New MembersAardvark Pest Control Services, Inc. of Aston, PA Pest Pic of the Week
Member Benefit Highlight
Weisburger Insurance Brokerage Offers Comprehensive Coverage for the Pest Control Industry
The challenges your pest control business may face are constantly changing, creating a greater need for a comprehensive risk management plan. From property and casualty coverage to employee benefits plans and more, Weisburger has the right insurance solutions to cover your business. Coverages offered include: General Liability, Property, Workers’ Compensation, Inland Marine, Umbrella Excess, and Commercial Auto (state limitations). For more information, or for rates, visit http://www.weisburger.com or e-mail info@weisburger.com.
NPMA Education and Events We invite you to join us for the 2021 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition to the quality education sessions featuring the latest in technical research, we are excited for an array of social functions as we meet IN PERSON!
Register Today for the Back to Bugs: Flies, Ants, and Spiders Webinar
This training series is designed to prepare technicians to hit the ground running in 2021. The fourth webinar Back to Bugs: Flies, Ants, and Spiders takes place on April 23. This webinar will cover topics on small fly problems, uncontrollable ants and nuisance spiders. Sign up for this training and get ready to elevate your business and earn valuable CEU credits! Click here to register and learn more.
The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) needs your help choosing a charity for this year’s annual 5k Fun Run/Walk at PestWorld 2021. Proceeds from the PWIPM 5K Fun Run/Walk will benefit a charity nominated by you. Submit your nomination by April 30, 2020. The PWIPM Council will select three of the nominees and let the industry vote on the winner.
Members Make HeadlinesThe New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA) is pleased to announce its 2021 Master Technician Program, which offers upgraded training and credentials for Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) in New York State. The Master Technician program supports, trains and develops the best professional individuals in the pest control industry who will abide by a strict rule of ethics. NYPMA follows a program of integrity including professionalism, responsibility, intelligence, development and education.
Frank Meek, Rollins Technical Services Manager, recently received the International IPM Award of Excellence (IPM Practitioner – Non-Academic), for his outstanding work in developing and implementing novel IPM-based strategies of controlling pests in the urban environment. The 2021 International IPM Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have made exceptional achievements in IPM adoption, implementation and sustainability.
Join students, researchers, and industry professionals to honor our award recipients and spend time networking in small groups around research & career topics. Monday 5/24 2-5pm eastern: Welcome, Student Scholarship Presentations, Student Paper Competition Tuesday 5/25 2-5pm eastern: Welcome, Arnold Mallis Memorial Award Lecture, Networking in Small Groups (self-selected around topics with the ability to move between groups) 
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McCauley technicians helped a local church pack Thanksgiving meals for the community and participated in the annual SKIPPY Peanut Butter Drive to benefit their community through the Arkansas Foodbank.
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