www.npmapestworld.org website which will be easier to navigate, more user friendly, and will greatly enhance the overall member experience. Once the new website is live NPMA members will be able to use a new single sign-on feature to log in and view and update their membership information, register for events, participate in group discussions, and much more! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is now accepting nominations for the annual Women of Excellence Award, designed to recognize women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way.

The international honor is open to women across the pest management industry - PMP's, 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.

Award nominations are due by August 29, 2015 and the recipient will be recognized at PestWorld 2015, October 20-23 in Nashville. Click here to view requirements and to submit your nomination.

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A pest has been discovered in Tanzania that attacks papaya plants and other crops, and has shifted from the Western to Eastern African coast. Many professionals believe that the warm and humid temperatures favor the pest, and could  put food security at risk. 

 

Entomologists from Tanzania see these pests spreading into other parts of the East African region. Read more...

The African psyllid (Tryozaeritreae) has caused citrus greening in large parts of East Africa and has been present in the region for decades. The pest has also been detected in other parts of Europe such as Portugal and Italy, and seems to be under control according to professionals. Read more... 

Times of Israel, June 8, 2015 (Europe)