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Nominate Your Tech for PCT Technician of the Year |
PCT has launched its annual Technician of the Year awards
program. The awards, sponsored by BASF Pest Control Solutions, recognize a trio
of standout service professionals in the residential, commercial and termite
categories. Be sure to nominate your company's standout service professionals.
The nomination form can be downloaded at www.pctonline.com/techyear13.aspx.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Brad Harbison at
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or (330) 523-5323. Deadline to submit nomination is July 19, 2013.
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Bob Rosenberg Tapped to Lead National Pest Management Association |
The National Pest Management Association
(NPMA) announces the appointment of Bob Rosenberg to the position of executive
vice president, effective immediately. Rosenberg had been named as the
organization's acting leader in October. The announcement comes following a
unanimous vote of NPMA's Board of Directors earlier today.
NPMA President Laura Simpson, highlighting Rosenberg's
impressive career and several decades of experience with the association,
stated, "We are thrilled that Bob has agreed to serve as our executive vice
president in the years ahead. His experience, knowledge, and leadership will
ensure NPMA is best poised to meet the needs of the industry as the association
begins its 80th year of service. We look forward to embarking on a new
era of a transparent, member-focused organization that consistently responds to
the needs of 21st century pest management professionals."
Rosenberg
shared his enthusiasm for the new position. "I look forward to working with the
board and the rest of the staff in renewed and expanded efforts to educate,
protect, and grow the pest management industry." He thanked the board for
offering him "the privilege of working with industry professionals in a more
strategic and visionary capacity."
Rosenberg's
career with the National Pest Management Association has focused on advocating
for the professional pest management industry's interests with federal, state
and local government. An oft-quoted expert on all pest management related
issues, Rosenberg has served on numerous federal, state and
industry boards and committees.
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Bed Bug Training Offered Through NPMA’S Online Learning Center |
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The National Pest
Management Association (NPMA) is pleased to offer Bed Bug Basics -- the first
training from its new Online
Learning Center
offering extensive bed bug training for pest management professionals.
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Bed Bug Insecticide Resistance Mechanisms Identified |
Bed bugs, largely absent in the U.S. since the 1950s, have returned to all 5
0 states with a hungry vengeance in the last decade.
These insects have developed resistance to pyrethroids, one of the very few
classes of insecticide used for their control. A research team at Virginia Tech
has discovered some of the genetic mechanisms for the bed bug's resistance to
two of the most popular pyrethroids -- deltamethrin and beta-cyfluthrin.
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Important Rodenticide Update |
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As NPMA has reported in a number of member communications, rodenticide products shipped by manufacturers after June 4 must be sold in certain container sizes and bear significant label changes, though distributors and PMPs may continue to sell and use existing product in accordance with the product's labeling until supplies are exhausted. (NPMA staff urges PMPs to carefully read rodenticide product labels and to carefully manage the use of old labeled products.) Two of the more significant label revisions prohibit the use of
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NPMA Announces Results of 2011-2012 Board Election |
The National Pest
Management Association today announced the results of its annual board
elections. Ray Johnson (Johnson Pest Control, Sevierville, Tenn.)
has been elected to serve as President. Laura
Simpson (Dugas
Pest Control of Baton Rouge, Inc., Baton Rouge, La.) will serve as Vice
President. Kevin Pass (Action Pest Control, Evansville, Ind.) will serve as
Treasurer and William Tesh (Pest Management Systems, Inc., Greensboro,
N.C.) has been
elected to serve as Secretary.
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Aegis®-RP Anchor from Liphatech® Provides Bait Station Security |
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Concrete block is integrated into Aegis-RP bait stations; offers excellent fit and finish
Milwaukee, WI (January 5, 2011) With the introduction of the Aegis®-RP Anchor, Liphatech® has raised the bar on securing rat bait stations in a variety of environments. This new security offering also improves overall cleanliness and professionalism while eliminating the need for glue, drills, screws or paving stones. The anchor reduces labor costs because it comes pre-assembled.
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NPMA Welcomes Jim Fredericks, Stuart Mitchell to Its Technical Services Department |
The National Pest Management Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fredericks as Technical Services Director and Stuart Mitchell, Ph.D. as Technical Director.
Fredericks brings over 11 years of experience as Technical Director for Home Paramount Pest Control, where he was responsible for product selection, treatment protocol development, and service quality assurance technical training. He is a Board Certified Entomologist and Registered Sanitarian/ Environmental Health Specialist. Currently a PhD Candidate, Fredericks expects to complete his degree in Entomology and Applied Ecology from University of Delaware in May 2011.
With over thirty years in the pest management industry, "Doc" Mitchell is an observing physician and a certified medical investigator. In addition, he is an entomologist; Board Certified in Urban, Industrial, Medical, and Veterinary. During his career he has served as a technician, salesperson, technical specialist, technical director, consultant, expert-witness, author, lecturer, and speaker.
"Jim and Stuart bring a wealth of technical expertise to NPMA's membership," said NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer. "Their combined skills, determination, and can-do attitude are exactly what our industry needs. NPMA is very fortunate to have these individuals, with their personal and professional qualities, on board."
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EPA Pesticide Database to Aid Consumers in Controlling Bed Bugs |
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With cases of bed bug infestations increasing, many people are turning to pesticides as a means of ridding their homes of the pest. To help people find an appropriate pesticide for use on bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new database listing all pesticides registered for this purpose. The new search tool will let consumers choose an EPA-registered bed bug product that meets their needs and is safe if properly used according to label instructions.
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Safety Memo: Ladder Safety |
Periodically, the VPMA Safety Committee will be producing memos that can be downloaded and personalized with your company logo and information, then distributed to your staff to keep safety at the forefront of their minds.
Click here for an article on Ladder Safety.
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