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MARCH 3, 2021
 
  SNEAK PEEK: 5 Must-Reads from PMP's March Issue
 
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5 proposed taxes that may affect PMPs
 
By Dan Gordon, CPA
The owner of PCO Bookkeepers says it’s prudent for pest management professionals (PMPs) to be aware now of five proposed tax changes, and how they may affect the industry.

 
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How to put together a team of champions
 
By Jerry Schappert, ACE
As you hire and train in 2021, view the process through the lens of building a championship team — and begin racking up your company’s victories.

 
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Assess your ant knowledge
 
See how well you and your team understand ants by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test your knowledge.
 
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An interview with an Asian tiger mosquito
 
By Greg Baumann
Mosquitoes have received worldwide recognition as disease vectors. Get to know the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in the latest Conversation Piece column.

 
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Create career paths for the next generation
 
By Dr. Jim Fredericks
The National Pest Management Association's Workforce Development Initiative is designed to encourage job seekers to find careers in the professional pest management industry. Find out what your company can do to promote these careers.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
 
• Target Specialty Products partners with WorkWave
 
• Catchmaster mosquito trap garners award
   
• Arrow launches commercial disinfectant service

• Pest Management Foundation bestows 5 scholarships

• PWIPM of NE hosts leadership panel

• Senske Services purchases Sun Pest Management
 
 
 
  ANT MANAGEMENT SURVEY
 
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We’re asking about ants!
 
Are you a pest management professional (PMP) who provides ant control services? We want to hear from you. Our annual ant survey is here and we need PMPs like you to help us out! To thank you for participating, you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 or $25 gift card.
 
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Reader poll: Flea and tick inspection tips
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What's your favorite flea and tick inspection tip?
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Labels: Beyond the Basics
No April Foolin’ — This webinar will give you a new perspective on labels
 
Date: April 1
Brought to you by: Control Solutions Inc.

As a pest management professional, you know the “label is the law” when it comes to pesticides, but how familiar are you with the intricacies of labels and label language? On April 1, let CSI’s Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, help you take your knowledge beyond the basics and to the next level so that you can distinguish among label language nuances — and ultimately make your team better at understanding labels.

Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, technical services manager, Control Solutions Inc.

 
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