In February, Amazon agreed to pay $1.2 million in administrative penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to settle a case involving online sales, and the distribution of, imported pesticides not registered for sale in the United States. The landmark settlement involved nearly 4,000 alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act […]
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
Property upgrades can affect termite protection
After entering a structure, termites become even more difficult to detect when they hide behind drywall, carpets and other construction...
NPMA Board approves dues restructuring
On March 17, the Board of Directors of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) voted to accept a large-scale sustainable...
NPMA Legislative Day 2018
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) members worked together on issues affecting the pest management industry during Legislative Day 2018.
NPMA seeks committee volunteers
In an effort to foster fresh ideas and allow all members to share their expertise, the National Pest Management Association...
Web Exclusive: Technology use in foodservice facilities
As part of our continuing coverage on rodent technologies in our February issue, we asked the National Pest Management Association...
Web Exclusive: Experts weigh in on joining groups
On p. 14 of the February issue, you’ll see great responses to our question of the month from Stuart Aust,...
5 questions with Allergy Technologies President Joseph Latino
" ... the Think Tank earmarked 2018 as the 'Year for Bed Bug Prevention.'"
PPMA unveils Tiny Termite House project
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), has...
NPMA Leadership Development Group gives back to Baltimore students
This year, LDG members volunteered with the United Way of Central Maryland.
5 questions with Wil-Kil’s Shane McCoy
McCoy retired from the Air National Guard in September — one month after receiving a master’s degree in entomology.
Online registration open for 2018 Wildlife Expo
Hosted jointly by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA), the Wildlife Expo...
2-step solution for removing lone birds from buildings
Luckily, there’s a simple, two-step solution that works in almost every situation.
NPMA offers pest-free holiday tips
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently put out a news release about simple holiday pest-proofing tips, and encourages pest...
PWIPM chapters look to grow in 2018
On Dec. 7, the New Jersey Chapter of the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM)...
NPMA health insurance exchange program options
“Survey data has shown us more than 60 percent of employees make decisions on where to work based upon the...