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Donate to the Pest Management Foundation to Receive a Pair of "Foundation Socks"!

One of the highlights of the foot fashion year is the Pest Management Foundation’s PestWorld Sock Campaign. Donors giving $100 or more can choose to receive a pair of snazzy, custom “Foundation Socks”. Give today!

Show off your commitment to pest management research, education and outreach by giving to the Pest Management Foundation and when someone compliments you on your exceptional taste in footwear - tell them about the Foundation! In addition to “Foundation Socks” a limited number of elegant pashmina scarves are also available. Limited quantities of these lovely scarves embroidered with the Foundation logo are available while supplies last.

Give online today and pick up your socks (or pashmina) at the NPMA Booth at PestWorld 2021 in Las Vegas!

The landscape of the pest management industry (especially leadership) has evolved. Through the Women’s Forum program, all leaders will learn new techniques of collaboration and pest management industry best-practices. This program has been specifically designed to help grow your business and improve your work culture.

At the Women’s Forum you will…

Hear from leaders in the industry on important topics, including advantages of hiring more women, respect in the 21st Century Workplace, and understanding current hiring trends
Participate in collaborative group discussions
Expand your network and build meaningful relationships

View the schedule and register today!

Heard From the Hill

Vaccine Emergency Standard Expected within 1-2 weeks

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent the proposed regulatory text of the vaccine mandate emergency to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with release of the emergency standard expected within 1 to 2 weeks. The rule will be based on President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) in August that requires every company with 100 or more employees to be fully vaccinated or provide weekly testing, all federal contractors must be vaccinated, and employers must provide paid time off for vaccinations. This rule is an emergency temporary standard, which means the Administration can expedite the rulemaking process, but that it can only be in effect for 6 months. During these 6 months, the Administration can choose to promulgate a normal rule which would follow the traditional rulemaking process, timeframes and effective periods. NPMA will be reaching out to OSHA once the rule is introduced to weigh in as well as submitting comments. For questions on this rule or vaccine policies in general, contact Ashley Amidon at aamidon@pestworld.org or at 703-352-6762.

News From National

Only 2 Weeks till Pestworld 2021!

PestWorld 2021 is now shaping up to be the largest in-person event in the pest management industry for the past 3 years!

PestWorld 2021 attendance numbers are trending higher than PestWorld 2019 in San Diego.

NPMA full members attending PestWorld 2021 is trending 32% higher.

PMP’s attending PestWorld 2021 is trending 11% higher.

Annual Membership Meeting at PestWorld 2021
Join us in Las Vegas on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 a.m. for NPMA’s Annual Membership Meeting during PestWorld 2021. All members are encouraged to attend!

Register for Part 1 of the CEO Forum at PestWorld
Geared towards business owners and upper managers, this forum will feature a combination of both keynote speakers and carefully selected industry speakers who will provide new ideas and solutions for your business and its future. Click here to register.

Let your peers know you’re attending, click here to download your ‘I’m Attending’ graphics.

NEW QualityPro Completion Certificate Archive

Technicians who complete their QualityPro training exams receive a certificate of completion that carries with them throughout their career and counts towards their employer's QualityPro testing standard. Until recently there was no permanent, accessible, online archive of student certificates of completion earned before 2019. With our new site, this is no longer the case.

Students and training managers are free to search our archive for certificates earned before the switch to our new LMS in 2019 at any time. Certificates of completion earned after 2019 will be available in students' testing accounts.

Try using our new service today!

New Members

Welcome New Members!

Allied Plumbing & Drain of Tontitown, AR
Bug Wiser Exterminating of Benson, AZ
Control de Plagas Ruiz Millan of Mexico
Daar Alkebra Company For Pest Control of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Evergreen Lawn & Pest of Pittsfield, IL
Fresenius Kabi of Las Marias, PR
Holifield Pest Management, Inc. of Laurel, MS
Hydra Pest Control of Thatcher, AZ
Malang Pest Control Inc. of Irvine, CA
Operadora Visar Control, S.A. de C.V. of Mexico
Peach Pest Co. of Tucson, AZ
Pest Genie of Oak Park, MI
Pest Pro Services, LLC of Millbrook, AL
Redd Pest Solutions of the Southeast, Inc. of Mobile, AL
TORCO of Columbus, OH

Pest Pic of the Week

Halictid Bee

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!

Member Benefit Highlight

Stay Up to Date on All Things NPMA Right from Your Phone!

All NPMA members have access to the year round NPMA mobile app - the latest way to stay informed, engage with our events and programs and connect with peers from around the globe. The NPMA mobile app makes the best benefits of membership available anytime, anywhere, right on your mobile device. The mobile app is available now for iOS and Android devices. Search “NPMA” in the App Store or Google Play Store to download, then log in using your NPMA member credentials.

NPMA Education and Events

Registration Now Open for BizTech

Looking for fresh, innovative ways to take your business to the next level? Then BIZTECH 2021 is

event you’ve been waiting for! This conference brings together some of the top minds in business development and technology to deliver one of the most advanced and engaging programs of 2021.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event to learn the latest in business and technology trends including digital project management platforms to improve efficiencies, integrated marketing solutions to maximize your ROI, cutting edge employee recruitment resources, virtual training tools more!

Business Development Committee Small Business Toolbox Webinar

Mastering The Art Of Marketing In Today’s Digital Age
Friday, January 28, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST | REGISTER

Discover ways to take your advertising campaign to the next level in this candid session led by NPMA Business Development Committee members David Giannetto of WorkWave, Leigha Hughen of Western Pest Services and Solomon Airhart of Aruza Pest Control as they share their insights into how every business can maximize their marketing potential and overcome common pitfalls.

Weekly Headlines

Kansans Could See More Mosquitoes, Cockroaches Before Winter Sets In

WIBW
Kansans could see more mosquitoes and cockroaches before colder weather sets in according to a national pest forecast.

NYC Rat Hunters Enlist Help of Dogs as Record Number Cases of Rare Disease Hit City

Newsweek
New York City is seeing a record number of cases of a rare disease, but a group of rat hunters are doing their best to catch these pests with the help of their trusty dogs.

These Mosquitoes 'Prefer to Bite People.' Meet the Invasive Insect Ravaging the West Coast

USA Today
Meet the invasive Aedes mosquito, an insect that really wants to bite you.

5 Insects Making A Beeline for Homes in PA Right Now

Patch
Brown marmorated stink bugs aren't the only insects you have to worry about taking up residence in houses around Pennsylvania right now.

Winter Weather Brings Increased Rodent Activity and Damage to Homes

KEVN
As weather gets cooler, mice and other rodents can start to make their way indoors seeking out warm shelter and food. National Pest Management Association has declared October 17-23, 2021, as Rodent Awareness Week to promote greater awareness about the threat.

For your Business

Should You Ask Applicants for their Salary History?

PestWorld Magazine
The current legislative battle taking place is whether companies are allowed to ask new applicants for a salary history as part of the application.

How Self-Aware Leaders Deal with Criticism and Negative Comments

Leadership Essentials
If you want to be a leader, you need to get used to criticism, because whether you fail or succeed, you will be criticized.

3 Roadblocks to Avoid for Optimal Team Performance

Michael Hyatt & Co.
Every team has the potential to focus on high-leverage work and execute on strategic priorities. What’s needed is the right tools and clarity about the dangers and pain points.

'Leadership is Solving Problems': General Colin Powell's Rules for Leadership and More

USA Today
Colin Powell, whose decades-long career repeatedly made history, often discussed his leadership philosophy, famously saying: "Leadership is solving problems."

If You Answer Yes to This 1 Question, Chances Are You're a Better Leader Than Most People

Inc.
One question to determine where you stand against the high bar of effective leadership.