The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has surveyed American adults about their knowledge of mosquito diseases in the U.S. and bite prevention practices. “Our survey found that although many Americans are aware of the prevalence of West Nile virus (WNV) in our country, less than 10 percent are aware of two other mosquito-borne diseases, dengue […]
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Dold takes NPMA staff on Capitol tour
Several staff members of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently had the opportunity to visit U.S. Rep. Bob Dold...
EPA proposes stronger RUP standards
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication rule. Weighing in at 280 pages, it proposes stronger...
EPA seeks school IPM research
Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in schools has long been an industry focus, but to date, much of the data...
PWIPM grant deadline extended
The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) has extended the deadline for submission for its...
Non-commensal rodents added to EPA labels
Are you reviewing rodent training with your techs anytime soon? If so, you might want to take note of expanded...
NPMA announces summer group of certified PMPs
The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) QualityPro Certification Program congratulates the following companies for earning their QualityPro designation: Arrow Exterminators,...
Sandwich Isle receives ‘NMPA Gives’ award
Pearl City, Hawaii-based Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions is the recipient of the 2015 National Pest Management Association’s NPMA Gives Award....
Callback Cures: Less is Not Always More
House mice (Mus musculus) are the most common rodents encountered in structures throughout the world. When it comes to controlling...
Mobile PMP: Summer of Mobile Tech
This summer, several software and mobile system manufacturers announced new innovations tailored to pest management professionals’ (PMPs’) needs. Additionally, the...
NPMA elects Ives as president
Russ Ives, president of Troy, Mich.-based Rose Pest Solutions, has been elected president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA),...
Pest Control Insulation meeting extends Legislative Day
Pest Control Insulation took its concerns and challenges to its state representative when it hosted a recent town hall discussion in...
Mitchell adds diplomate designation
Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine is proud to announce that Technical Editor Dr. Stuart Mitchell has been awarded Diplomate status with...
As an Industry, Let’s Thank a Vet
So many qualities of the military, especially discipline, following protocols and problem-solving, dovetail perfectly with the requirements of being a...
It Doesn’t Have to Be Us vs. Them
Pollinator health is still making headlines, and the mainstream media continue to struggle with their handling of the topic with...
NPMA co-brands PestWorld track with BedBug Central
At PestWorld 2015 in Nashville in October, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and BedBug Central will unveil a co-branded...