Pest Management Professional, June 2014

news views Cancer Surviving PMP Jones throws first pitch at Dodgers game BELLFLOWER Calif Jeff Jones co owner of Admiral Pest Control has been awarded the American Cancer Societys 2013 Statewide Patient Courage Award Jones won the honor of throwing the first pitch at the May 9 Dodger vs Giants game Admiral used the event to kick off its 7th consecutive year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society Jones was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma in November 2006 He was treated with chemotherapy and radiation but ultimately his right arm and shoulder were amputated May 9 2013 exactly one year before throwing the first pitch to prevent the spread of the cancer Despite having to learn how to do Jones everything left and one handed when asked about the upcoming game Jones was characteristically upbeat and confident saying Fighting cancer was the hardest thing I ever had to do This is just throwing a ball Im just proud to say that by doing this we are able to raise almost 4000 for the American Cancer Society Thats 4000 that goes toward stopping cancer NPMA AAFA study links pests with asthma allergies FAIRFAX Va More than nine out of 10 allergists surveyed 97 percent believe a pest free home is an important step in preventing asthma and allergy symptoms according to a recent survey conducted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America AAFA supported by a grant from the National Pest Management Association NPMA The survey was conducted among medical professionals at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology AAAAI in March 2014 in San Diego The study which included nearly 500 allergists was conducted to assess physicians views on pests and their recommendations to patients with sensitivities to pest allergens The health threats posed by pests like cockroaches rodents and stinging insects are serious but can be reduced by taking action against pest infestations says Missy Henriksen vice president of public affairs NPMA Academy 2014 focuses on strategic planning staff development FAIRFAX Va Academy 2014 the annual summer conference hosted by the National Pest Management Association NPMA will be held July 17 19 at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson Ariz Sponsored by Dow AgroSciences the Academy is designed to advance the professional and business development of the industrys leaders and emerging leaders in a handson interactive environment Whether you are an owner manager or emerging leader three days at Academy 2014 will provide you the information you need to develop a vision for your business and find the right people who can help you achieve that vision and gain control over your time and resources says NPMA CEO Bob Rosenberg Keynote speakers will include Jeff Havens Ari Weinzweig and Chris McIntyre For more information or to register visit npmapestworld org academy2014 index cfm Pest Invasion event addresses best practices SOUTH ELGIN Ill McCloud Services hosted its annual Pest Invasion premier food industry pest management seminar on April 15 2014 at the Drury Lane Convention Center in Oakbrook Terrace Ill Nearly 350 pest management environmental health and food safety professionals attended the seminar Pest Invasion has become a leading educational seminar helping our industry solve some of the ongoing food safety challenges and changes says Chris McCloud president and CEO We are honored to host such a great event where key information critical to the food supply chain is discussed Spak joins J T Eaton TWINSBURG Ohio Jessica Spak has joined the J T Eaton Pest Control Division as the Southeastern regional manager Spaks years of experience in the pest control industry have been focused on both rodent control products Spak and insecticides Her education and background will be a valuable asset to J T Eaton and to her professional contacts in her territory which includes Florida Georgia South Carolina Alabama and Mississippi Continued on page 14 12 June 2014 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net