Ladders are a common piece of equipment found in nearly every workplace and are considered harmless, yet thousands of people are killed or injured yearly due to ladder and fall-related accidents. The numbers speak for themselves- over 500,000 people are treated each year for ladder falls; there are over 300 deaths from ladder falls each year; there is an estimated $24 billion spent annually in the U.S. for work loss, medical, legal, liability, and pain and suffering due to falls.

Attend the Safety Summit and learn about risk prevention, fall protection, and how it relates to the pest management industry in the breakout session: Attics & Crawl Spaces: Confined Spaces & Fall Protection.

Getting involved in your association is an effective way to build your network! Contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA by getting involved in our committees and interest groups! We encourage diverse representation on our board of directors and volunteer committees to ensure a broad range of voices are representing NPMA. Committee applications close March 31, 2023.

We are now accepting applications for the Executive Leadership Program Class of 2024! The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership. The two-year curriculum involves professional development, association training, monthly mentoring, and attendance at NPMA events. The deadline to submit your applications is November 17, 2023.

NPMA staff have continued meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill to discuss our legislative priorities. This week, we met with the House Agriculture Committee majority staff, Senate Agriculture Committee minority staff, the office of Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), and the office of Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-04). During our meetings, we provided staff with background information on our pesticide preemption efforts to-date, and also socialized the importance of including state-level pesticide preemption in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Legislative Day is next week; this is your last chance to participate in this vital program at a lower price. Pricing will increase if you register onsite next week.

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How do you establish and maintain trust throughout your team and achieve buy-in to your company’s culture regardless of where your employees are? The post-pandemic workforce desires companies with both a strong culture and flexibility and companies are finding ways to maintain their culture while adopting more telework and flexibility options. This is a topic NPMA's Recruitment & Retention Committee has worked on this year. Attend this webinar to hear strategies for engaging and retaining remote workers, whether they are involved in your technical, sales, or office teams. Join us virtually on March 31st and hear from the following speakers: Nancy Troyano, Rentokil Terminix & Jordan Murad, Cross Pest Control of Tampa.

PPMA launches @PestWorldOfficial Instagram Profile

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, has developed a strong presence on social media over the years to educate the public about the value of partnering with a pest control professional to help protect their health, homes and businesses.  

Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram are forms of shared media which allows PPMA to craft its own messaging and communicate directly with curated and engaged audiences. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors, PPMA shared that its @PestWorld consumer-facing social media properties garnered over 815,500 organic impressions in February - that’s a 72% increase YoY. Content on the pages highlighted seasonal pests including spiders, termites and cockroaches. On TikTok, there was high consumer interest in a silverfish video, which now has nearly 230,000 views and counting!

PPMA also shared the launch of PestWorld’s new Instagram profile @PestWorldOfficial! On the platform, they’ll be sharing fun and timely pest-related Reels video content and engaging with a new audience. Check out the profile, share these Reels on your profiles and give it a follow if you haven’t already!

To learn more about PPMA and its consumer programming, contact Jim Fredericks jfredericks@pestworld.org. 

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Bug Commander Pest Solutions of Milaca, MN 
ADM Milling of Decatur, IL
Above Beyond Services of Denver, CO
Branch Of CIT Limited of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ideal Services, LLC of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Membership in NPMA ensures that your voice is reflected in the public policy work NPMA does. Together, we speak as one industry to preserve access to key tools to manage pests and protect the public health. Your membership ensures that key policymakers understand the on the ground impacts of the policies they make. With Legislative Day just around the corner, we’re excited to fight for policies that protect our industry. Learn more by visiting the policy page here.

QualityPro companies are in high demand among consumers and potential employees--reach out to us today at qualitypro@pestworld.org to find out all QualityPro has to offer your company.

Inspire. Empower. Engage.

The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women and men throughout the pest management industry to create an inclusive environment for all members of their team. During this engaging program, participants will attend sessions on inspiring and impactful leadership, network during interactive workshops and breakout sessions, hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers, and celebrate women across the industry.

Attending PestWorld is about creating possibilities- possibilities to expand your business, grow your career and network, support your customers, and engage in the pest management industry. PestWorld 2023 brings individuals from every facet of the pest management industry from around the globe to share their knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn the latest technical research, and form lasting bonds within the industry. Join us this year in Honolulu, HI as we come together to connect with one another, be inspired, and learn.

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