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2014 New York Pest Expo Showcases New Product Innovations, Educational Sessions
More than 500 pest management industry manufacturers, distributors, business owners and technicians filled the Fort Washington Avenue Armory in Manhattan on Nov. 13 for the 2014 New York Pest Expo, an annual event held by Bug Off Pest Control Center and spearheaded by Bug Off President Andy Linares. Find out what attendees learned.
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special event

Join the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) on Dec. 3-5 in Tampa, FL for the 2014 Lawn Care Summit, an educational program offering both technical and business management sessions for lawn care professionals including owners, managers and technicians. Visit www.npmapestworld.org for more details and registration.

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Congrats to Election-winning PMPs
By PMP Staff
In addition to seeing every candidate that the NPMA Political Action Committee supported this election season win, several industry professionals were elected to office. Check out who prevailed election day.
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Help Celebrate Rodent Awareness Week
The Professional Pest Management Alliance has designated Nov. 16-22 Rodent Awareness Week. Discover how to obtain a toolkit to help spread the word to consumers about winter’s most common pest.
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888-PESTCONTROL Announces Charitable Program to Benefit Pediatric Patients
Now through Jan. 15, 2015, 888-PESTCONTROL says it will donate all of its initial setup fees from new sign-ups to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which provides treatment for, and advances research on, pediatric diseases.
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Liphatech Launches New Soft Bait Products
Liphatech announced at PestWorld the SoftSecure Technology rodenticide placement device and a larger soft bait size for FirstStrike and Resolv. The company also held prize drawings that were popular with attendees; learn who won.
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Slug-A-Bug Breaks Ground on New Facility
Slug-A-Bug will construct a new building that will house up to 16 vehicles and allow for additional product storage. Discover why the new facility is needed.
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In Memoriam: Foley, Stegman
The industry has lost two longtime pest management professionals in recent weeks: Kent Foley of Wichita, Kan. and Bernard Stegman of Lynbrook, N.Y. Learn more about their contributions to the industry.
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NYC is Melting Pot for Ants, Too
North Carolina State University researchers studied approximately 50 sites in Manhattan and found 42 different species thriving in the environment. Photo by Amy Savage, North Carolina State University
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association news

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NPMA Makes Human Resources Consulting Services Available to Members
Beginning next year, National Pest Management Association members are entitled to call, email or text Seay Management Consultants regarding employment issues. Check out the free services the company is capable of handling.
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movers & shakers

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	Anderson Pest Solutions Named Top 100 Workplace Anderson Pest Solutions was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of 2014's "Top 100 Workplaces" in the Chicago metropolitan area. Find out how many times the company has received the employee feedback-based honor. [ read more ]
	First Global Ambassador Award Winners Named The recipients of the inaugural Global Ambassador Award, which is sponsored by Univar, are Alberto Ponjoan of Spain, Robert Fryatt of the United Kingdom and PMP Hall of Famer Norm Cooper. Learn why they earned the honor. [ read more ]

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upcoming events

NPMA Lawn Care Summit
[ Dec. 3-5 / Tampa, Fla. ]

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