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International Pest Management Association News
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National Pest Management Association Appoints Rosenberg as Acting Executive Vice President
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently announced the appointment of Bob Rosenberg, current Senior Vice President of the NPMA, to the position of Acting Executive Vice President, effective immediately.
NPMA President Laura Simpson, highlighting Rosenberg's impressive career and several decades of experience with the association, stated, "We want to ensure steady waters for the industry. There is no better or more qualified candidate to take the reigns and work cohesively with NPMA staff and industry members alike." In his new role, Rosenberg will be responsible for continuing the strong, personal relationships of the association with members, state associations and affiliated organizations. Rosenberg noted, "I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve the pest management industry in new and broadened ways. I'm confident that the association's work will continue as strong today as ever before under the guidance of our board and in the capable hands of the existing staff team." Rosenberg's career with the National Pest Management Association has focused on advocating for the professional pest management industry's interests with federal, state and local government. An oft-quoted expert on all pest management related issues, Rosenberg has served on numerous boards and was appointed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to sit on various federal advisory committees, including the Pesticide Program Dialog Committee.
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Extensive Educational Opportunities, New Product Introductions and Cutting Edge Technology Mark Successful PestWorld 2012
Over 3,100 pest management professionals - including a record number of international representatives - enthusiastically navigated over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space during PestWorld 2012, held October 17-20 in Boston. Proving itself once again as the premier platform to conduct domestic and international business in the pest management industry, exhibitors and attendees alike reported PestWorld 2012 to be "the most cost-effective and efficient way to do business, shop for new products and services, and stay on the cutting edge of industry technology."
With expert-led educational sessions, attendees discovered the latest business trends and earned valuable recertification credits. Highlights this year included NPMA's Management Institute; Rodent, Termite, and Ant Pest Academies; Technicians' Days; Small Business Saturday, the return of the NPMA Thought Leader Program; and the Bed Bug Symposium. Additionally, PestWorld featured General Session speakers Kyle Maynard, Paul Begala, and Michael Murphy.
"The packed educational sessions and keynote addresses and the well-attended special events demonstrate the industry's desire for an event with an emphasis on learning and networking," said NPMA Acting Executive Vice President Bob Rosenberg. "This year's event provided sales leads and nurtured existing client relationships for companies operating within the pest management industry."
Exhibitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
"PestWorld offers an unmatched opportunity to meet in person with thousands of prospective qualified buyers," said Rosenberg, "and this year, that's exactly what our exhibitors did."
Make plans now to be in Phoenix, October 23-26, 2013 for next year's PestWorld. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact npma@pestworld.org.
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NPMA Announces Recipients of the Women of Excellence Award & the Young Entrepreneur Award
NPMA is pleased to announce the award recipients for two of the organization's most prestigious awards: The Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin, LLC, and the Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil Pest Control. Judy Black, vice president of technical services for  Steritech's pest prevention division, has been announced as this year's recipient of the Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin. The Women of Excellence Award recognizes women who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the pest management industry. Since joining Steritech in 1994, Black has worked in a variety of technical and management roles, stepping into the position of technical director in 2005. She was promoted to vice president in early 2012. A graduate of West Virginia University, she received her bachelor of science in agriculture with an emphasis in environmental protection, as well as a master of science in entomology. She is a board certified entomologist and a member of Pi Chi Omega, the national pest control fraternity. Black also served as chair on the NPMA Technical Committee for a number of years, served on the inaugural Bed Bug Blue Ribbon Task Force and was the director of the Certification Board for the Entomological Society of America. "Orkin is proud to support the Women of Excellence award for the fourth consecutive year," said John Wilson, president, Orkin USA. "We are pleased to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of women in the pest management industry."  Justin McCauley, Chief Operating Officer for McCauley Services, has been announced as the first recipient of the Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil Pest Control. The Young Entrepreneur Award recognizes young entrepreneurs (40 years of age or less) working in the professional pest management industry who have helped create or develop an industry business and/or those who have stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition. In addition to his contributions to McCauley Services, McCauley is also involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis of Saline County, Habitat for Humanity of Saline County, the National Pest Management Association, and the Arkansas Pest Management Association. Additionally, McCauley is involved in the NPMA Leadership Development Group and serves as the Head Coach of Vikings Future Panthers Football Team. "Rentokil is extremely honored to support the first-ever Young Entrepreneur Award," said John Myers, president, Rentokil Pest Control. "This award demonstrates our commitment to developing our industry's next generation and Justin epitomizes the future of pest management."
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Exterminators Bagged the 17th Award
 The Exterminators (PVT) LTD, bagged the 17th consecutive award for Business Excellence by winning an award under medium service sector at the CNCI Achievers Industrial Awards Ceremony organized by Ceylon National Chamber of Industries. The event was held at Cinnamon Grand on September 6, 2012. For more details please visit http://cnci.biz/ or www.pestcontrol.lk
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Posting Deadline for Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act Compliance Was October 1, 2012
Pursuant to clause 25(2)(i) of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), provincially-regulated employers are required to post in their workplace a copy of the OHSA and "any explanatory material prepared by the Ministry, both in English and the majority language of the workplace, outlining the rights, responsibilities and duties of workers."
On June 1, 2012, the Ministry of Labour (Ministry) released a new health and safety awareness poster developed in consultation with health and safety system partners1 and the public. The poster, titled Health & Safety at Work - Prevention Starts Here, briefly outlines the OHSA's functions and summarizes the rights, responsibilities and obligations of workers, employers and supervisors under this act.
This informational poster is responsive to the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety (Panel) appointed by the Ministry in March 2010 to engage in a comprehensive review of the province's health and safety regime. The Panel found that many employees were unfamiliar with the OHSA and their rights and duties with respect to health and safety in the workplace.
The Ministry has instituted a posting deadline effective October 1, 2012, to give employers adequate time for compliance. Failure to post may result in an order from an inspector, provincial prosecution and a fine upon conviction.
The poster is available on the Ministry's website in 17 different languages at the following address: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs
/poster_prevention.php
When printed, the poster must be at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size. Printing may be in colour or in black and white.
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Pesticide Ban Debate Reignites at Manitoba Legislature
CTV News, September 25, 2012
The Manitoban government is considering banning the use of chemical weed killers for lawns and public green spaces.
Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh said Monday the risks of pesticides are a growing concern in the province.
"There are studies looking at the health and environmental impacts of cosmetic pesticide use and the science appears to indicate there certainly is a risk," said MacIntosh, citing particular concern for pregnant women and children. Read more...
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News from the Mideast & Africa
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12 Workers Hospitalized for Pesticide Poisoning
The Gulf Today, September 25, 2012
Al Qassimi hospital has received 12 workers with symptoms of poisoning due to a dangerous pesticide similar to the case involving the two-year-old Egyptian girl Habiba and her brother Abdul Rahman, hospital administrators have said.
A group of 12 Pakistani and Bangladeshi workers were admitted to Al Qassimi hopsital on Sunday with symptoms of poisoning including severe vomiting and stomach pain. The hospital immediately suspected poisoning and dealt with them as they would an emergency situation in addition to doing several tests on them, said Dr Khalid Khalfan Bin Sabt Al Ali, Deputy Technical Director of Al Qassimi Hospital. Read more...
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Municipality to List Safe Pest Controllers After Spate of UAE Poisonings
The National, September 25, 2012
Licensed pest-control companies trained in the safe use of chemicals will be listed on the municipality's website after a recent spate of poisonings. The move comes after cases that resulted in the death of a two-year-old girl and left more than 20 people ill. Shatha Al Mualla, director of public health at Sharjah Municipality, said it was hoped the information would stop residents going to unlicensed companies that use illegal and dangerous pesticides. Read more...
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Help! There Are Bugs Here
Gulf News, October 1, 2012
Officials received more than 29,000 pest control complaints from residents so far this year in Dubai, down 15 per cent for the same period in 2011.
Dubai Municipality said it received 29,465 notifications, including emergency calls, from January to September. Last year's figure for the same period was 34,824.
Emergency cases involved snakes, scorpions, bees, wasps and spiders, said Hisham Abdul Rahman Al Yahya, head of the municipality's pest control section. He added that emergency requests are implemented within 24 hours, while non-emergency cases are handled within three working days. The non-emergency cases involved mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, rats and mice. Read more...
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Death Fails to Stem Use of Pesticides in UAE
The National, September 29, 2012
 More than half of the residents who took part in a national survey have admitted using pesticides themselves, rather than hiring professionals.
The survey follows a spate of deaths and illnesses from misuse of pesticides, and stern warnings from experts that the job should be left to licensed professionals.
Habiba Hisham, 2, died this month in Sharjah after exposure to aluminium phosphide, a highly toxic pesticide. Read more...
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Super Rats Are Immune to Conventional Poisons, UK Experts Find
ScienceDaily, October 18, 2012
A University of Huddersfield scientist has alerted the UK to the mounting problem of destructive "super rats" immune to conventional poison. His research has created nationwide interest, especially in the West of England, where it might be that as many as 75 per cent of rats are the resistant type.
Dr Dougie Clarke, who is Head of Biological Sciences at the University of Huddersfield's School of Applied Sciences, leads the UK Rodenticide Resistance Mapping Project. It takes DNA samples from hundreds of rats around the country in order to establish which regions have the highest prevalence of rats that have genetic mutations that protect them from the most commonly used rat poisons.Now Dr Clarke has renewed his appeal for samples. He needs just the tip of a dead rat's tail killed by trapping, shooting or dogs and is hoping for hundreds more from the regions under survey. Participants who wish to help with the study should contact Dr Clarke by emailing resistancesurvey@hud.ac.uk or texting 07852 975871. They will then be provided a sample kit and full instructions.
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Introducing the 2013 Pest Calendar!
Keep your company in front of your customers all year long by personalizing the 2013 Pest Calendar with your company information!
Click here for more information.
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Bugstore Product of the Month
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Pest Posters
NPMA Pest Posters have it all! 
Complete with control strategies, descriptions, locations, and high-resolution pictures, this item is a must have.
Professionally laminated and attractive in any office setting - size is 24'' x 36.''
Please visit the Bugstore www.bugstore.org to order your poster today!
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2013 Lawn Care Summit
January 7-9
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Orlando, FL
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2013 Wildlife Expo
February 14-16
Harrah's Hotel & Casino - Tunica, Mississippi
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