The Women’s Forum kicked off today in the beautiful city of Charleston! You can still register onsite if you don’t want to miss out on this inspiring program. Make sure you’re following NPMA’s social media channels to keep up with all things #WomensForum2023.

It’s Tick Awareness Week! Make sure you check out the BugStore for our new variety of pest posters, including a tick one. Buy the entire bundle and save 10% off the individual poster price. Don’t miss out on this limited-time deal!

NPMA and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) have jointly announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to expose minority students to career opportunities in the structural pest management industry as it relates to protecting people, food and property from the diseases and destruction caused by pest infestations. The two organizations will partner with the goal of offering access to high school, undergraduate and graduate MANRRS students to learn about pest management through in person educational conferences, online learning courses, ride-alongs with technicians, and internships at local companies.

The 2019 guidelines were developed as a resource for pest management professionals that provide service to the retail food service industry. This guidance is comprised of three sections that all interact together – record-keeping and communication are a major part of implementing an integrated pest management program for retail food handling facilities. This guide will help with developing a true partnership between the pest control operator and the restaurant or food service client for excellent service.

Download the Guidelines (PDF)

This week, NPMA staff met with five cosponsors of HR 7266, which was a 2022 standalone bill that codified state oversight of pesticides at the state level. These offices included Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA-12), Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC-7), Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN-1), Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11), and Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-8). During these meetings, NPMA staff requested that these Members of Congress submit state-level pesticide preemption as a priority in the House of Representative’s 2023 Farm Bill priorities portal.

Join us for NPMA's 28th Academy! By participating in Academy, you’re committing to expanding your network, enhancing your leadership skills, and accelerating your business.

Whether this is your first Academy or your 28th, you’ll be glad you decided to join us this year. Academy is all about sportsmanship and team spirit. With various physical competitions, mental challenges, and team tasks, the Academy Olympic Games will forever change how you view a meeting. We promise to get you on your feet, your mind working, and your enthusiasm recharged.

NPMA is eager to assist small businesses in their growth by providing them with a variety of resources and materials within our Small Business Toolbox. This member exclusive toolbox is designed to help you grow your business. By providing content within areas like finance, marketing, business management, human resources, company culture, training & development, and safety, you can pinpoint specific areas within your business to work on.

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), the consumer marketing arm of NPMA, leads the charge on educating Americans on the threats posed by pests and the importance of working with a pest control professional through its consumer media relations efforts. In its most recent PPMA Update, a monthly newsletter shared with investors and supporters, the group reported March media coverage highlights, which included placements on WAKR (CBS Radio) – discussing PPMA’s Bug Barometer® and spring pest prevention as well as PPMA’s Termite Awareness Week efforts. Additionally, an NPMA expert was interviewed about spring pest predictions due to the mild winter on Accuweather’s podcast “Everything Under The Sun”.

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

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Allied Rodent Control, Madera, CA
Elite Pest Control (OK), Pawhuska, OK
Environmental Solutions, Inc., Wilson, NC
Hygiene Market, Casablanca
Integrity Pest Solutions, Greer, SC
Nice Touch Cleaning & Services, Doha
Pruitt Pest Management, Mount Airy, NC

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 public health. Your membership ensures that key policymakers understand the on-the-ground impacts of the policies they make. Learn more by visiting the policy page here.

May is the month to promote QualityPro to others and strengthen the industry. Learn how to use the resources available to you through QualityProTools.org to cobrand with QualityPro and show companies like yours how they can help us professionalize the industry.

Join us in Savannah, GA In addition to the quality education sessions featuring the latest in technical research, stop by the exhibit hall during the reception, and enjoy an array of social functions, including a Mid-Atlantic Family Picnic and a closing BBQ Lunch!

Sebastian is a changemaker, best-selling author, and thought leader. Affected by the death of a close friend, Sebastian Terry had a moment of deep reflection and realized that he was leading a life devoid of passion. In a moment of darkness and uncertainty, he decided to pick up a pen and paper and began to create a list of 100 things that he hoped would bring him closer to a sense of happiness, if not purpose. Dropping everything in his life to pursue each of his 100 goals, Sebastian’s journey has been turned into a best-selling book, a reality TV show, and a platform that inspires people to not only start their own list but support others along the way.

Hear Sebastian’s inspiring talk at PestWorld Hawaii.

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