Good leadership is the cornerstone to the success of any association, and, as such, we need your involvement in the election process for the 2017-2018 NPMA Board of Directors.
The following positions are up for election: President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, five (5) At Large Director positions, and a Regional Director from Region #1 and Region #4.
Once again, we are conducting the Board of Directors election electronically. All primary contacts for NPMA Regular Members have received a ballot with your unique voter login under separate cover. This login can only be used to submit one vote.
If you did not receive your ballot, please check your spam filter for an email from npma@pestworld.org with the subject line: NPMA 2017/2018 Board of Directors Election. Contact Jillian Gardner with any questions.
The election will be open until April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Please note, your vote is completely secure. Neither NPMA nor our third party vendor is able to see which candidates you selected in this election.
Thank you in advance for your input in the governance of your association. As always, if you have any questions, please contact NPMA at npma@pestworld.org.
It is with great sadness that we announce long-time industry professional and NPMA Past President, Norman Cooper, passed away on April 5 after a year-long fight with a blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). For those who wish to give, the family requests that donations be made to support the research that is being led by Norman’s doctor to find a cure for MDS. Donations may be sent to Dr. Lewis Silverman Research Program, Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave Levy Place, BOX 1079, New York, NY 10029.
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Save the date! Academy, the annual summer conference hosted by NPMA, will be held July 19-21 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. The Academy is a unique opportunity designed to advance the professional and business development of the industry's leaders and emerging leaders in a hands-on, interactive environment.
The United States structural pest control industry is comprised of an estimated 19,820 pest control firms. Mild summer and winter weather, increased insect pest and rodent pressure, and expanded service offerings for public health pests like mosquitoes, appeared to aid the professional pest control industry this past year. The professional pest control industry generated an estimated $8.175 billion in total service revenue in 2016, a 4.6 percent increase from the $7.815 billion measured in 2015, according to the latest report A Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Structural Pest Control Industry from Specialty Consultants, LLC.
Spring is finally here and the Spring issue of Pest Gazette will help you give your customers and prospects a description of the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season. The Pest Gazette is customizable – you can add your logo, contact information and an article of your choice.
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Download the NPMA Field Guide app to ensure you and your team are prepared for the busy season! Available for only $4.99 for both iOS and Android devices, the Field Guide App, powered by eNex, offers users an easy way to access information on over 200 different structural pests, with high resolution photos and charts for confident identification. Ready to get started? Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "NPMA Field Guide." You can also set up business accounts with the App Store in order to make bulk purchases of the NPMA Mobile Field Guide app for your techs! Visit http://www.apple.com/business/vpp to sign up today!
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As a benefit of membership, NPMA members have access to the OSHA Toolbox, a comprehensive website including resources for OSHA inspection, posting requirements, state plans, respiratory protection and injury and illness reporting.
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