National Pest Management Association News
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NPMA & CEPA Write WHO/FAO
NPMA and CEPA (Confederation of European Pest Management Associations) have partnered in writing a joint letter that was recently sent to WHO/FAO (World Health Organization & Food and Agriculture Organization) requesting participation in their joint meeting on pesticide management. We feel it is important that we be involved in any global development of an outline for guidelines on certification of pest control operators. Click here to view a copy of the letter that was sent.
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Mark Your Calendar for PestWorld East
Mark your calendar for PestWorld East, 19-21 April 2015 in Dubai. Hosted by the National Pest Management Association along with Ecovar, this one-of-a-kind conference is designed to address pest management challenges specific to the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and India.
VENDOR INFORMATION
For exhibit information, please contact Alexis Wirtz at [email protected]. More information to come regarding fees, sponsorship and floor plan.
WELCOME TO DUBAI
Dubai is a unique destination that offers more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. In a single day, you can experience everything from mountains and sand dunes to beaches and parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses to ultra-modern shopping malls. Visit www.definitelydubai.com to learn how you can maximize your experience at this spectacular location.
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PestWorld 2014 Exhibit Hall is Sold Out!
For the first time ever, the exhibit hall for PestWorld 2014, the NPMA's annual convention and expo, scheduled for October 21-24 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, has completely sold out.
"With over 170 exhibitors maximizing 110,500 square feet of exhibit hall space, this year's expo is the largest in the industry," said NPMA Chief Operating Officer Dominique Stumpf. "We expect another extremely successful convention, providing PestWorld attendees access to the newest products and services available to the pest management industry."
In addition to the exhibit hall, PestWorld will offer four days of educational training and numerous special events, including the 5th annual PWIPM Fun Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness.
For information about the exhibitors or to register as an attendee for PestWorld 2014, please visit
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Pest Control Services Need Regulation
The Hindu, September 5, 2014 (Bangalore)
Residents of Bangalore are increasingly turning to pest control services to end the menace of bedbugs, rodents, cockroaches, mosquitoes and houseflies at their homes. But the trouble starts soon after they avail themselves of the services because its side effect, which is experienced in the form of skin irritation, allergies and suffocation. Read more...
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Dengue Deaths in Malaysia Surge Almost Four Times Due to New Strain
The Straights Times, September 5, 2014 (Malaysia)
Malaysia is reeling from a deadly outbreak of dengue, with nearly four times more deaths so far this year compared with the same period in 2013. As of August 30, Malaysia reported 131 deaths and 68,144 infections. This compares with 38 deaths and 18,923 cases over the same period last year, the Wall Street Journal reported. Read more...
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Canadian Beekeepers Sue Chemical Manufacturers over Neonicotinoid Pesticides
CBC News, September 5, 2014 (Ontario)
Canadian beekeepers are suing the makers of popular crop pesticides for more than $400 million in damages, alleging that their use is causing the deaths of bee colonies. Read more...
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The Guardian, September 8, 2014 (Charlottetown)
Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says cosmetic pesticides need to be banned in the capital city. City council passed a resolution at its regular public monthly meeting Monday, asking that the provincial government amend the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act to enable the city to regulate cosmetic pesticides. Read more...
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News from the Mideast & Africa
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Waging War on Rats
IOL News, September 5, 2014 (Johannesburg)
Peter Manganye calls it rat utopia. Here, at the filthy and neglected Madala Hostel, the creatures drink like buffaloes from streams of putrid water and feast on the mountains of festering waste at the entrance to the crumbling building. Read more...
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Farmers Want Gov't Support to Combat Fruit-Flies
Ghana Web, September 2, 2014 (Somanya)
Mango farmers at Somanya, capital of the Yilo Krobo District in the Eastern Region, are calling for government support in combating fruit-flies on their farms. Read more...
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Pet Cobra Gives Its Owner the Slip
CBC News, September 5, 2014 (Made, Holland)
Residents of a Dutch village are treading carefully after learning that a highly poisonous cobra may be slithering around in their neighborhood. Read more...
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Winchester Technology Company Awarded Government Grant to Help Ward Off Pests
Romsey Advertiser, September 6, 2014 (Winchester)
A Winchester technology firm has been awarded a government grant to develop a biological mixture which stops insects from infesting European grain stocks. Read more...
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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.''
Visit the Bugstore to place your order!
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PestWorld 2014
October 21-24, 2014
Orlando, Florida
More Information
PestWorld East
April 19-21, 2015
Dubai
More Information Coming Soon!
Global Summit of Pest Management Services for Public Health and Safety
June 3-5, 2015
Juan-les-Pins Conference Centre, Antibes Juan-les-Pins, France
More Information Coming Soon!
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