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NPMA Update on Coronavirus
Dear Valued Customer,
As the Coronavirus continues to change daily life, we have seen several states that have implemented either strict shelter in place orders and several others that have provided guidance on what businesses should and should not operate.
The federal government currently does not have a nationwide shelter in place mandate. However, should the President order a nationwide restriction, pest control and extermination services have been deemed essential by the United States Department of Homeland Security in their Memorandum released earlier this week. This means that our industry has be deemed essential in any federal order.
- Language states: Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences.
As an essential service industry, BEEBE’S Pest & Termite Control will continue to service the nation’s food production facilities, grocery stores, medical institutions, multifamily housing units, warehouses, homes and businesses. We cannot afford to have our medical facilities, groceries stores or homes uninhabitable due to pests and pest related diseases, particularly as we tell citizens to stay home.
As stated in our previous communication, that the pest control industry is recognized as an essential industry, providing a service that is indispensable in the effort to protect public health and our nation’s food supply.
With Covid-19 on the mind of all US citizens, and the world, we want to be sure we continue to serve the country in our battle with the diseases spread by pests. The pest control industry is trained, tested and certified in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Technicians routinely employ the use respirators, eye protection, gloves, and clothing to conform with safety requirements established by EPA and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
BEEBE’S Pest & Termite Control, Inc. will continue to monitor and abide by the CDC as a responsibility to protect our families, employee’s, and customers.
Thank you,
The BEEBE’S Pest & Termite Control Family