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.
Register Today for the May Pest Academy Workshop
The Illinois Pest Control Association presents the May 2023 virtual workshop! This 3-hour training is led by Gary Wagner of Central Life Sciences, Eric Ham of FMC, and Tim Husen of Syngenta. This workshop covers the following topics: Insect Growth Regulators, IPM and Flea and Tick Control, and Spider Management - Preventive Control Best Practices.
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Arthur Toedtman Memorial Scholarships!
Each year, the Illinois Pest Control Association awards the Arthur Toedtman Memorial Scholarships to one or more students who are involved with the pest control industry, or whose parents, guardians, or close relatives are employed by an IPCA member company. All application packets must be submitted by May 1, 2023. Email completed packets to coordinator@ipcaonline.org or mail to IPCA Scholarship, 10460 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.
We're excited to announce that the 2023 IPCA Fall Conference will take place on September 19-20 at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. More details coming soon!
Membership Renewal Time
If you’re receiving this newsletter, thank you for being a member of IPCA and the National Pest Management Association! All IPCA members renew on June, 30 of each year and you will soon receive your renewal materials.
If you would like to help IPCA 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 IPCA and NPMA!
2023 Calendar of Events
The Illinois Pest Control Association is excited to announce the 2023 calendar of events. Get ready for another busy year of in person and virtual events. Start planning what your 2023 will look like by checking our website for our 2023 event calendar.
In the News
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.
QualityPro works with several partner programs including Seay Management Consultants and Unique Background Solutions to handle all our companies' HR needs. To learn more about how QualityPro and our program partners can help your business, apply today for access to QualityProTools.org.
Events
Register Today for the Safety Summit!
The Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry. Topics covered will include employee protection and worksite safety, safe driving, pesticide usage, and how to implement a safety program in your own organization. Increase quality and decrease risk within your business by attending this program.
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!
