PestVets, sponsored by FMC, supports a local veterans’ organization in the host city for PestWorld every year. This year, PestVets is supporting Forgotten Not Gone (FNG). According to FNG, they focus on veteran suicide prevention through veteran peer support outdoor recreation. Too many Veterans isolate, shutting off the outside world until it is too late. #TooDamnMany Veterans Die by Suicide! They find that physical activity is one of the surest ways to get veterans engaged back into a healthy active social life. PestVets can’t wait to lend a hand and our goal is to raise $14,000 so they can purchase four street rider bikes for veterans to ride!

PestVets will be offering bike or trike rides down the Las Vegas Strip starting at the MGM on Friday, November 5, 2021, from 12-3 PM to supporters who donate $500 or more! PestVets is also offering shirts for individuals that donate $100 or more. Everyone is welcome to spectate! Contact jplevelich@pestworld.org for questions.

In late May, EPA has published Draft Interim Re-Entry Mitigation Measures to the Sulfuryl Fluoride Registration review docket and has requested comments. View the draft interim proposal here.

The proposed mitigation procedures included:

• Removing references to ineffective clearance devices from product labels; retain effective devices
• Adopting measures comparable to the existing California Aeration Plan (CAP) method used in the state of California including:
• Enhancing posting/warning signs; require greater visibility and at all tarp seams
• Requiring Fumigation Management Plans for residential fumigations
• Enhancing stewardship plans

 This week, NPMA, along with various state associations, fumigators, registrants and distributors commented on the proposal with a unified voice. To read NPMA’s comments, click here.

For more information, contact Jim Fredericks.

Will we see you in Vegas? PestWorld is only 5 WEEKS away and the NPMA team looks forward to hosting the largest pest management gathering since PestWorld 2019 in San Diego! Attendance is looking strong, the exhibit hall is nearly sold out, and there is no better way to connect with other industry leaders than by attending PestWorld.

Register early and save, rates increase October 16.

Bug Lessons Consulting Llc of San Francisco, CA
DWade Pest Control of Foley, AL
Gilstrap Exterminating, LLC of Dawsonville, GA
Prince Pest Control Services of Pakistan
Pro Serve of Qatar
PSD Pest Control of United Arab Emirates
Shield for Environmental Solutions of Egypt
Summit Valley Inspection Services of South Abington TWP, PA
U.S. Pest Control, Inc. of Richmond, VA

Just Hatched Bald Face Hornets

Photo provided by Shell Sinclair, Cranbrook Pest Control

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.

Do you have a pest image to share?
Send it to Trista Boyd at tboyd@pestworld.org, and it may be included in a future newsletter!

On behalf of the members and staff of the National Pest Management Association, it’s with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of Millard Oldham. Since the 1960s, Mr. Oldham and his company, Oldham Chemicals, have been leaders in the pest management industry, positively impacting the many lives of technicians, managers, sales reps and company owners he came in contact with. Millard was a staple at many industry events, including his steadfast participation at PestWorld each year. We wish the entire family and staff at Oldham Chemicals our deepest condolences in this difficult time.

For more information on Mr. Oldham’s passing and service, please click here to read his obituary.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Butch Cauthen, on September 21, 2021, at the age of 74. Butch was passionate about his 39 years with Oldham Chemicals. He loved his work, and he was dedicated to his customers.

For more information on Mr. Cauthen’s passing, please click here to read his obituary.

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