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TOP STORY NPMA strategic planning set for May The National Pest Management Association will host its P3 Summit interactive industry planning session May 18–20 in Coral Gables, Fla. Learn about the planning process, which will involve nearly 100 industry professionals, including NPMA board members, the Professional Pest Management Alliance and QualityPro, as well as the chairs of its 23 other committees. [ read more ]

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