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The July/August 2021 issue of PestWorld magazine is on the way! The issue focuses on Promoting Smart Growth, with the following features:

Managing Rapid Growth
In periods of fast growth, business owners can become overwhelmed—in this article, three NPMA members share how they managed rapid expansion.

Diversification or Diversion?
For operators considering the diversification question, it is crucial to take the necessary time and care exploring their options before diversifying.

Calling All Job Candidates
NPMA’s Workforce Development Program provides a wealth of resources for job seekers and employers, including an informative website, www.PestControlJobs.com. 

PestWorld 2021: A Look Ahead
This year’s PestWorld—in person—will be held in Las Vegas on November 2-5, and is sure to provide the same stellar education and networking opportunities as always.

Cyber Crime on the Rise: Beware Of Scams & Social Engineering Fraud
With a more heavy reliance on digital platforms, exposure to cyber risks are also enhanced—this article will give tips to identify and avoid scams.

The issue also includes articles on: Marketing Tactics to Help Grow Your Business Post-COVID-19, Getting a Government Contract, a 2021 Asian Giant Hornet Update and more.

Also, check out our PestWorld magazine website, where you'll find current and archived articles, as well as exclusive online-only content!

Heard From the Hill

Last week, NPMA joined the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) and the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) in submitting a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding pesticide devices that make human health claims and produce a pesticidal substance. Many devices are exempt from pesticide registration when they operate by physical means (i.e. electricity, light or mechanics), however when devices claim to make human health claims and produce a pesticidal substance, health and safety is potentially at risk. These devices are becoming more prevalent in health care, schools and food processing settings as part of disinfection programs and the joint letter requests that EPA reconsider which devices require registration. Read the entire letter here.

News From National

The Academy 2021 Olympic Games commence on 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!

View the program and register today!

 

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Thank you to our Workforce Development Founders and Patrons Club Members for        supporting NPMA's Workforce Development Program, so that we may continue to work towards our goal of building a sustainable pipeline of qualified candidates to help NPMA members meet business demand.

Click here to learn how you can get involved today.

Founding members:
(as of 7/6/2021)

  • ABC Home & Commercial Services  of DFW
  • ABC Home & Commercial Services  of Austin
  • Abell Pest Control Inc. (Canada)
  • Adam's Pest Control
  • All-American Pest Control, Inc.
  • Arrow Exterminators
  • ATCO Pest Control
  • Certus Pest, Inc.
  • Cook's Pest Control
  • Edge Pest Control
  • Lloyd Pest & Termite Control
  • Massey Services
  • McCauley Services
  • Pest Management Systems, Inc.
  • Plunkett’s Pest Control
  • Rentokil NA
  • Rollins, Inc.
  • Rose Pest Solutions (IL)
  • Rose Pest Solutions (MI)
  • Rottler Pest and Lawn Solutions
  • Sprague Pest Solutions
  • Terminix International
  • Terminix Service (SC)
  • Terminix Triad (NC)

Patron members: 
(as of 7/6/2021)

  • Buono Pest Control Co., Inc.
  • Modern Pest Control

Gold Suppliers Club

Silver Suppliers Club
Degesch America, Inc., Douglas Products, Gardex Chemicals Ltd, Mattress Safe, Rockwell Labs Ltd

  
Submit Your Nominations for the 2021 PWIPM Empowerment Grant by July 31

Each year, the Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Professional Empowerment Grant awards $1,000 and a trip to PestWorld to at least one woman. The Grant has helped past recipients develop their careers in the pest management industry and/or helped to relieve the costs related to education. Click here for submission requirements and guidelines. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get recognized! 

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New Members

Awesome Pest Control of Freehold, NJ
Buddies Exterminating of Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Atlantic Pet Control of Lakewood, NJ
Moultrie County Pest Control of Sullivan, IL
Pest-Off Ghana Limited of Ghana
Reece Pest Services of High Point, NC
SERVPRO Restoration of Blackwood NJ and Gloucester Township NJ
The Pest Control Company of Bellingham, WA

Pest Pic of the Week

 



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 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
  
NPMA’s Resource Center

NPMA’s Resource Center provides members with an intuitive one-stop-shop for access to the latest technical and business management resources including online training.

Training on Your Schedule: We work to fit your schedule. From certifications and state-required recertification credits to business webinars and conference recaps, the Resource Center allows self-guided learning with more than 60 career-building webinars. Explore our online training resources now!

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NPMA Education and Events
  
1/2 Day Yoga Workshop with Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM)

Join PWIPM for a half-day yoga workshop at Academy sponsored by ServicePro a ServiceTitan Company! Explore the philosophy, health and wellness benefits, and various branches of yoga lead by Susie Pfefferkorn on Monday, July 12 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Open to all experience levels. Click here to learn more and register today!

Join us for the 2021 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference. Learn about the latest in technical research and reconnect with your peers in person at our exciting array of social functions, including the annual Beach Bash and a BBQ lunch to close out the event!

CEUs have been approved in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Click here to view recertification details.

View the program and register today!

IPCA July Workshop July 27, 2021 Virtual Event
WVPMA Fall Conference September 9-10, 2021 Roanoke, WV
IPCA Fall Conference September 16-17, 2021 Springfield, IL
CTPCA Fall Seminar September 21, 2021 Wallingford, CT
Members Make Headlines
The Aust Group is pleased to announce the most recent acquisition of their client, Tri-County Pest Control, Inc. to Hoffman’s Exterminating Co., Inc.
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Weekly Headlines
KFOR
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation said mosquito populations are increasing across the state after all the storms in June.
Patch
The owner of a rattlesnake removal company in SoCal says he's been swamped with calls lately. And the drought may be to blame.
The Morning Call
In the dark, it’s understandable that residents might be frightened by dobsonflies — the flying insects can grow up to 5 inches long and have sickle-shaped mandibles.
Fox News
Brood X cicadas were seemingly everywhere across the eastern U.S. last month. However, the 17-year cicadas' more than 100-decibel song no longer fills the air in Maryland, Virginia or Tennessee.
Farm and Dairy
A spotted lanternfly detection dog named Lucky, the first of her kind in the country, is working for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to find egg masses in hard to reach areas.
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For your Business
Harvard Business Review
When you’re in the middle of a difficult conversation, it’s common to focus solely on yourself: your ideas, your viewpoint, your feelings. But a “me-centric” approach can backfire. To achieve your goal, you need to think beyond yourself.
Fast Company
These two things will determine if your young workers stay—or move on to the next opportunity.
The Conversation
With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those who are now vaccinated to reemerge - but your brain may not be so eager to dive back into your former social life.
Gregg Vanourek
To be clear, it’s not that expectations are bad. They’re needed, and they can be helpful in many ways. The problem is becoming addicted to approval or fenced in by others’ expectations.
Entrepreneur
Empathy has started to be one of those words bandied around a lot more since the pandemic started, which is a good thing that it has become part of the conversation. Here are some compelling reasons to build empathy into your company DNA.
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Trending Articles
New York Post
A Long Island resident found an 8-foot snake slithering in her driveway — initially thinking it was a hose she forgot to stow away.
Gregg Vanourek
Settling for “good enough” instead of what you really want? Getting comfortable with the ordinary? This is your life, with an uncertain duration and no guarantees. Time to take it back.
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Brood X is in Indiana for the first time in 17 years, and it’s one of the biggest broods in the country. But the emergence of the cicadas is accompanied by a deadly fungus.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
       
  Date Event Location
       
  July 12-15, 2021 Academy 2021 Tucson, AZ
  July 29-31, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Conference 2021 Myrtle Beach, SC
  November 2-5, 2021 PestWorld 2021 Las Vegas, NV
       

View our master calendar for a full list of industry events.

 

 

 

 

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