Last month, during NPMA’s Legislative Day Conference, the NPMA Board of Directors voted unanimously to transition NPMA’s Association Management Services Department out of the day-to-day operations of association partners to move focus towards expanding member services for all 36-Joint State Associations over the course of the next three years. The Board tasked NPMA staff with creating a transition plan to be presented in June to both NPMA and association leadership. This will have no effect on your membership status in either NPMA or your association. NPMA looks forward to sharing more information in the coming months on this exciting change and wants to assure all members that this will be a slow and thoughtful process without interruption to your membership experience.
Membership Renewal Time
If you’re receiving this newsletter, thank you for being a member of the Colorado Pest Control Association and the National Pest Management Association! All CPCA members renew on June, 30 of each year and you will soon receive your renewal materials.
If you would like to help CPCA save money and reduce waste, you can use this link to renew your membership now. You can also now sign up to have your membership auto-renew!
Thank you again for your commitment to growing the industry through CPCA and NPMA!
Deadline Extended: CPCA Bob Hand Scholarship
Looking for help with paying tuition bills? You have through May 15 to submit your application to receive the Bob Hand Scholarship to help cover tuition for higher and continuing education.
All CPCA members and their families pursuing a degree program at a 4-year, 2-year or vocational college, or an advanced certification (ex: A.C.E., B.C.E., etc.) may apply for up to $1,000*.
Applicants should review eligibility criteria here and submit their application with most recent transcripts by May 15 to CPCA by:
*board members are not permitted to apply for assistance with their own continuing education
Legislative Update: Pesticide Applicator’s Act and More
CPCA members, including Ryan Riley, Brian Daugherty, and Allen Stelwagon (pictured) have testified multiple times in front of the Colorado legislature helping shepherd the Pesticide Applicator’s Act (PAA) through the renewal process. SB 23-192 passed out of Senate 32-2-1 without any amendments that would change the pesticide sensitivity registry or rolled back statewide pesticide preemption. It now awaits a hearing in the House Appropriations committee after passing unanimously out of the House Agriculture committee.
Additionally, a new bill arrived in April aiming to limit the use of neonicotinoids in the state. SB23-266, filed by one of the PAA Senate co-authors, Senator Priola, classifies neonics as “limited-use” pesticides in the state. CPCA quickly mobilized in opposition to this bill and began to work with the sponsor to amend it. Several rounds of conversations led to changes that removed “use” restrictions listed in the bill, removed a legislative declaration that contained misleading information about the effects of neonicotinoids, and added structural insulation to the list of exempted uses. It has now passed out of the Senate with a vote of 27-8.
Lastly, on the preemption front, CPCA and other industry groups fought off an attempt to sneak pesticide preemption into a bill. HB 1161, which regards environmental efficacy standards of products, had an amendment attached to it in the Senate Transportation committee that would have allowed localities to regulate pesticides in the state. CPCA garnered support from Senate Democrats to strip that amendment from HB 1161, and the authors have announced that they will no longer seek to include preemption language in their bill.
The Colorado Legislature adjourns on May 6th , and CPCA will be continuing to vigilante represent you through the end of the session and beyond.
Pictured right:Allen Stelwagon representing CPCA alongside other testifiers at SB23-192 Senate Committee hearing.
Technical Update
It’s Spring, and Buggy Home Invaders Are Back
Nebraska Today Springtime brings seesaw temperatures, greening grass and trees, and the increasing activity of four-, six- and eight-legged creatures—with some wanting to move into nearby homes. Read more.
Prepare for a Pest-Packed Spring and Summer, Says NPMA
KX News Recently, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released their ‘Bug Barometer’ on their site Pestworld.org. It’s a list of the believed climates that different parts of the US will experience over the next year, as well as the pests that come with them. Read more.
Business & Management
Engaging and Retaining a Remote Workforce
PestWorld Magazine It’s important to determine what factors of in-person office management still apply to situations that may not necessarily include a physical office and to identify new factors that implementing a remote workplace can reveal. Learn more.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Frustrated with Your Team
Harvard Business Review In healthy workplace cultures, leaders know how to balance accountability for results with empathy. These six questions will help managers revisit their expectations and make sure they’re centering empathy in their attempts to encourage performance. Learn more.
Member Center
Nominations Open for the Women of Excellence Award
The NPMA Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products, recognizes women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. The international honor is open to women across the pest management industry — PMPs, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. — who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Nominations close June 15, 2023.
NPMA members who pledge their support of the Workforce Development Program at the Founders Club, Patrons Club, or Suppliers Club levels receive increased benefits including additional complimentary job posting packages, exclusive recruitment resources, special recognition at NPMA events, and more.
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Events
Register Today for the Women’s Forum!
Inspire. Empower. Engage.
The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women and men throughout the pest management industry to create an inclusive environment for all members of their team. During this engaging program, participants will attend sessions on inspiring and impactful leadership, network during interactive workshops and breakout sessions, hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers, and celebrate women across the industry.
Attending PestWorld is about creating possibilities- possibilities to expand your business, grow your career and network, support your customers, and engage in the pest management industry. PestWorld 2023 brings individuals from every facet of the pest management industry from around the globe to share their knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn the latest technical research, and form lasting bonds within the industry. Join us this year in Honolulu, HI as we come together to connect with one another, be inspired, and learn. Book your hotel stay today!
