Early Bird Discount Ends Today! Register Now for UPMC!
The Nebraska State Pest Control Association invites you to join us for the 2024 Urban Pest Management Conference! Spend two days networking with vendors to learn about the best products and services in the industry and earn those valuable continuing education credits by attending sessions with our top-notch speakers! Register by January 31st, 2024, to secure your seat at the UPMC at the lowest rate with the early bird discount.
Deadline for Board of Directors Nominations Approaching
This February nominated members will be elected to serve on the NSPCA Board. There will be multiple opportunities to serve on the Board. Serving on the NSPCA Board of Directors is a rewarding experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to give back to this great industry, but you learn a lot and make great friends. Nominate yourself or a peer today by emailing nspca@pestworld.org.Please submit nominations by Friday, February 9th!
Public Policy
NSPCA SPAR Works to Pass Industry Bed Bug Bill
This month, NSPCA worked with State Senator Megan Hunt (District 8) to introduce LB 846, the Adopt the Bed Bug Detection and Treatment Act. This bill would require landlords to hire a pest management professional to conduct an inspection and provide treatment if necessary. Our SPAR, Carl Braun, has worked diligently alongside NPMA with Senator Hunt’s office to provide resources and talking points for the bill. NPMA and NSPCA created the attached one-pager for LB 846 (pdf).
LB 846 will be heard in the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:30 PM. Our SPAR will be there to testify in person. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Josh Reynolds (jreynolds@pestworld.org). You can also watch the hearing online at https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/live/.
Thank you to all of our members who have been active in our public policy efforts!
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Member Center
PestWorld Magazine Subscription
Members receive print and digital subscriptions to PestWorld magazine and NPMA’s digital newsletter e-PestWorld and can opt-in to receive public policy updates. These communications are all crafted to keep you up to speed on the latest developments in the industry. Read the January/February issue, now available.
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Events
Acquire Wildlife Knowledge at the 2024 Wildlife Expo
Have you thought about diversifying your company's offerings? Extend your reach to a wider audience by incorporating wildlife management services into your business portfolio. The 2024 Wildlife Expo, hosted by NPMA and NWCOA, is an excellent opportunity for you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for effective wildlife control. Specifically designed for wildlife control professionals and those looking to enhance their understanding of wildlife, the Wildlife Expo is a carefully curated event that caters to your needs.
