Dual Membership

Your CPCA Membership automatically includes a joint membership to the National Pest Management Association giving you all the resources of the NPMA as well as the CPCA!

Industry Communication

NPMA/CPCA helps members stay on top of business and industry issues with regular member communications.

• www.npmapestworld.org  With your NPMA/CPCA membership, you can access the Members Only areas of the NPMA Web site, including technical articles, networking opportunities, industry news, and more. To access the Members Only section, enter your six-digit member ID number as your username and NPMA as your password.  Forgot your information?  E-mail Jean Neun at jneun@pestworld.org.
• ePestWorld  Once a week, NPMA sends members the latest industry news through ePestWorld, an electronic newsletter. This is an easy way to get connected to the latest industry happenings. Having trouble viewing the newsletter- it is also archived and available online at http://www.npmapestworld.org/Communications/ePestworld.asp.
• PestWorld Newsletter  PestWorld offers in-depth analysis of the pest management industry, as well as business tips and techniques. You'll also receive stories from the field, legislative news, and technical updates.  Missing an issue?  All PestWorld newsletters are archived and available online at http://www.npmapestworld.org/Communications/Pestworld.asp.
• CPCA’s website, cpcapestworld.org education, latest news, and other information of value to local members.
  

Government Affairs: Federal & State      

NPMA lobbies on behalf of the industry at the federal, state and local levels of government to ensure that the laws and rules by which pest management professionals must abide are sensible and workable, and do not unduly burden pest management companies.

NPMA is the only entity that represents the professional pest management industry before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, such as the EPA, Department of Labor, HUD, Department of Transportation and the Federal Trade Commission.  NPMA monitors legislation in all 50 states and provides updates on pertinent legislation to members. NPMA also helps members develop legislative strategy, talking points and position papers.

NPMA Information Central Hotline  (800-678-6722)

The Information Central Hotline provides member companies with instant access to a team of NPMA's staff experts.  Developed to give practical solutions to pressing technical and industry operational issues, Information Central provides members with outside expertise and resources to make informed decisions.

Mentoring Program

NPMA can match you up with someone in another state to share their expertise and experience with you, for one hour a month, to help you with your growing and changing business.

Your Source for Pest Management Training and Education

NPMA presents the industry's leading educational meetings and seminars from the regional meetings to Legislative Day to our PestWorld Convention and Exposition, and as a member you receive a significant discount on registration.  .

• PestWorld Convention & Exposition  Every fall, PMPs from around the world gather for the industry's largest and most prestigious event: PestWorld. With over 75 different technical and management training courses and 150 plus exhibiting companies, this is a cannot miss meeting
• Legislative Day  Legislative Day attracts hundreds of PMPs to Capitol Hill to speak with legislators on issues that affect the pest management industry. This is a once-a-year opportunity to speak directly with lawmakers and regulators about current or pending legislation impacts your industry.  The next Legislative Day is February 26-27, 2007.
• Academy  Emphasizing networking and personal and professional growth, the Academy features the best speakers, team-oriented Olympics, and confidence-building exercises. At Academy you will leave with renewed energy, innovative ideas and a new outlook on your company and future after this extraordinary meeting.  The next Academy is July 19-21 in Tucson, Arizona. 
• Local Meetings  CPCA offers exciting educational regional conferences where you earn CEUs as well as hear about the latest management techniques to help your business all in your own backyard.
• Specialty Meetings  The pest management industry changes daily - and NPMA offers special meetings to address these challenges head on. Recent meetings include Business Opportunities in Public Health, Pestech, Good to Great and the Bed Bug Workshop Series.

Who’s Who in Professional Pest Management & Buyer’s Guide

This is the NPMA annual directory which lists the entire NPMA membership by company, state, contact and country. An added bonus is the Buyer’s Guide feature which lists suppliers, manufacturers and distributors and the services they provide.

Consumer Search

Thousands of consumers regularly visit www.pestworld.org to locate pest management professionals near their homes. The company name and contact information of all NPMA members are listed and searchable by zip code for consumers to access and connect with a professional member in their area.  This is a valuable referral service.

Training Resources at The Bug Store

From the widely acclaimed Pest Posters and NPCA Field Guide to Structural Pests to the NPMA-33 forms and the consumer-oriented brochures, the NPMA The Bugstore is NPMA’s resource center and has the finest and widest selection of technical and management training materials. NPMA leads the way in training, and for members, it's all available at discounted prices.

Pest Gazette Consumer Newsletter

The Pest Gazette is a quarterly, four-page newsletter that highlights seasonal pests and can be personalized to include your company’s information to market your services. PMPs purchase and distribute this educational piece so the consumer understands why it's important to hire a professional.

QualityPro

QualityPro is an industry program designed to increase the professionalism of the industry through self-regulation; stimulate consumer demand through increased confidence and a higher public perception of the industry professionalism; and provide marketing opportunities to participating companies by recognizing commitment to excellence and higher performance standards.  To find out more about this important program, visit www.npmaqualitypro.org.

Publicize Your Company’s Professional Commitment

NPMA Members are entitled to display the association’s logos on business cards, corporate letterhead, vehicles, and advertisements, which reinforce the company’s professional image to customers and prospective clients.  Click here to download the NPMA logo.

Member Resources

NPMA members benefit from a variety of money saving deals through our Affinity Programs.

NPMA Discounted Group Insurance Program

Our partner, Weisburger Insurance Brokerage, provides members with competitive rates and excellent coverage on general liability, auto and truck, business property, crime, workers compensation, and more.

Answers to Your Human Resource Questions

A professional human resources consulting firm, Seawright & Associates, Inc., provides ongoing consultation to association members applying their knowledge of current industry HR challenges.

The Management Channel

The Management Channel has hundreds of pages of legal information assembled by attorney Gary Marx and they are available as an annual subscription through NPMA.

Pre-Paid Legal Services

NPMA members who subscribe to the Pre-Paid Legal Services will have peace of mind knowing that legal assistance is at their disposal if a legal situation were to occur.  For more information visit www.prepaidlegal.com/info/jimredson.