
| The MSPCA Board is Committed to Making our State Association one of the Best!As we approach the midpoint of the year, we are preparing for the busy season ahead. Rest assured, MSPCA is working hard on behalf of our members and the industry! Read Samantha's message to find out what MSPCA has been up to, and what lays ahead! | Read Full Article >
| Human Resources Consulting ServiceJoint Membership in both the National Pest Management Association and the Maryland State Pest Control Association brings a multitude of benefits! To ensure members know about benefits, many of which are specifically targeted to assist smaller businesses, we plan to highlight a benefit in the Closer Look E-newsletter. This month highlights the Human Resources Consulting Service that is easy to use and readily available to all MSPCA/NPMA members! | Read Full Article >
| Governor's Pesticide Advisory CommitteeAs an appointed member of the Governor's Pesticide Advisory Committee, Dr. Richard Kramer provides a summary of highlights from the April meeting. | Read Full Article >
| Dr. Richard Kramer, BCESpring is here – the time to act is now! Have you developed a comprehensive tick control program? Management of ticks involves a multitude of strategies. This article reviews them all and would be a great tool to use during your next company training session! | Read Full Article >
| Renew Your Membership & Stay Connected to Your Industry Trade AssociationAs you spin up your team to tackle all the pest control challenges that your customers face this Spring, MSPCA, with our partner, NPMA, is in the midst of renewal season. For all current members, you will receive an email from info@marylandpest.org with a link to renew your membership! With just a few clicks, you can get this important item crossed off your to-do list. While you are in the renewal form, be sure to make any corrections to your contact information, so that we are sure to stay connected with you! | Read Full Article >
| MSPCA Member's Family & EmployeesAll MSPCA member's children and employees can apply for a $1,000 scholarship to support their university studies as a full-time student. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2023 and scholarships will be awarded in early August! | Read Full Article >
| Western Maryland Virtual CEU TrainingEach year MSCPA holds this training event that provides CEUs. This agenda is not built just for credits, but to give technicians training that makes them well-rounded and effective pest control operators! Put this event on your calendar! It's a low-cost way to get some very good company training for your team! | Read Full Article >
| Kitchen Confidential Seminar Series Hosted by Nisus & TargetBring your appetite and your notebook, because you'll want to gobble up all of the good eats and technical training being provided during this four hours CEU training tackling problematic pests in commercial kitchens. What other training starts with breakfast and ends with a full BBQ spread? Reserve your spot by emailing Bill Best at bill.best@target-specialty.com! | Read Full Article >
| Dr. Lucas Carnohan, BCEPFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. They have been used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain resistant fabrics and carpets, some cosmetics, some firefighting foams, and products that resist grease, water, and oil. The presence of these "forever chemicals", as they are known, in pesticides is now being studied, potentially putting some commonly used pesticides at risk. | Read Full Article >
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