 Get involved in the leadership of NPMA
Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors. It’s time to get involved in your industry association and contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague who you feel would positively represent our industry. We’re seeking a broad range of voices to represent all industry stakeholders. Board nominations close August 31, 2022.
As members or our policy email list, you are getting advance notice of a public policy effort that will be rolled out to all members next week. As you may know, working with our Allies in Congress, NPMA has championed Congressional bill H.R. 7266, which would codify federal pesticide preemption as the national standard, ensuring that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state lead agency jointly regulate pesticide usage. It would preclude localities from regulating pesticides, instead ensuring that agencies with scientific expertise are able to evaluate whether a product is safe and effective, promoting the science-based policy making NPMA has always advocated for. We believe this bill is an essential step in fixing this issue once and for all in the 2023 Farm Bill. To help make this goal a reality, NPMA is asking all US members to help us by visiting with your Congressional representatives when they are in district during August.
Participation is free and NPMA’s policy team will provide meeting handouts on preemption, talking points for visits, a webinar to prepare everyone, and how-to resources to help set up your district visits. Register here to participate in August visits. Every year, Congress adjourns for the majority of August to spend time at home to learn about the concerns of their constituents. This year, we need them to hear from our industry on how important it is to include a preemption fix in the 2023 Farm Bill. We are asking you to schedule a visit with your Representative and Senators in August and make that ask, NPMA staff can then follow up with DC staff to reinforce your talking points. To help you, NPMA has developed some exciting resources; in addition to step by step instructions for how to request and hold an in-district meeting, we will also be offering a webinar on July 20th walking through the in-district visit request process and answering any questions you may have. You can also request a one-on-one training session with a member of the Public Policy team. Register here and receive an invitation to our July 20th webinar and copies of our resources on how to set up a district visit.
When you connect with other pest management professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your career, grow your business, and support your customers. PestWorld 2022 brings individuals from every facet of pest management together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn from the latest technical research, and form strong relationships.
There’s so much to do at PestWorld. From dynamic keynote speakers, educational sessions where you can earn CEUs, a huge exhibit hall, fun-filled social activities, and tons of networking opportunities- just to name a few, you’re going to want to start planning out your schedule now. Make the most of your experience and your time in Boston!
 
Join us at PestWorld 2022 this October 11-14 in Boston, MA.
Connected. Inspired. Educated.
Join us in Boston, October 11-14.
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) secured yet another national TV interview with Good Morning America which ran on Sunday morning featuring our own Dr Jim Fredericks as spokesperson for the industry. The story was on ticks and tick borne diseases. Those who are PPMA contributors can find additional information on ticks in Mainframe as well as our consumer website Ticktalk.org. Not contributing to PPMA? Contact cmannes@pestworld.org to find out how you can help grow the industry through PPMA, the national industry awareness program that’s been supporting you and growing your business for 25 years!
 Have multiple job openings? Ensure your positions are filled by the right candidates with NPMA's job board. As a Founders Club member, you'll receive unlimited job postings for five years. Learn more here.
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NPMA members can contact Seay Management Consultants in the following ways: call or text the mobile, call the office, or send an email 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 here.
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.
 Decals and patches are available in the NPMA BugStore. You've earned the credential, now let everyone know about it. Uniform patches and vehicle decals are available for online order to all QualityPro accredited companies.
The 2022 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference is heading to the mountains! NPMA is excited to announce that this year’s event will be hosted in Cherokee, North Carolina, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Nestled close to the Great Smokey Mountains, this is a trip you’ll want to bring your friends & family on! From white water rafting and river floats to hiking and mountain biking, Cherokee has something for everyone!
Discounted pricing ends Wednesday, July 20! You won’t want to miss all the family-friendly activities we have lined up at a lower cost.
NPMA is sad to announce the recent passing of Margie Beckham Sapp. Margie founded Florida Pest Control with her late husband, Dempsey, in 1949, which grew to become one of the largest independently-owned pest control companies in the U.S. before being acquired by Rentokil in 2019. Margie was an active member of NPMA and remained involved with her company well into her nineties.
Business Wire
It's mosquito season! Avoid bites this summer using these tips recommended by the National Pest Management Association.
The State
A large population of Asian longhorned ticks that can cause severe illness in people and animals has been identified in South Carolina, health officials say.
News Channel 6
You definitely don’t have to be a meteorologist to know how dry it gets during the summer, and dry weather usually leads to bugs making their way into your home.
ABC 12 News
A 21-inch gopher snake showed up on a pallet of shipped containers in a Home Depot in Kapolei. The Department of Agriculture has the snake in quarantine to make sure it doesn't pose a health risk.
ABC 15
Arizona residents have seen a surge of small, black bugs popping up around the state. According to experts, the bugs are part of the ground beetle family and not a danger to humans.
Lolly Daskal
Defense mechanisms work differently for everybody. But whatever form they take, it’s possible to master defensive responses and damaging habits—to harness them in a way that helps you rather than holding you back.
Leading with Trust
Why do most leaders shy away from confronting poor performance head-on? My experience has shown that it’s usually because they don’t know where to start.
PestWorld Magazine
For businesses, the key questions are how to manage mountains of available data and how to translate that data into practical strategies for steering their operations.
Fast Company
If your team is regularly observing your frustration, that can be a problem.
Entrepreneur
It can be hard to let go. But knowing when to stop that low-performance marketing campaign can save your business big time.
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