National Pest Management Association
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Abbreviation | NPMA |
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Formation | 1933 |
Type | 501(c)(6) non-profit organization |
Purpose | Professional association |
Headquarters | Fairfax, Virginia |
Region served | United States |
Membership | 7,000+[1] |
President | Chris Gorecki[2] |
Website | http://www.npmapestworld.org |
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is a non-profit trade association founded in 1933 that represents the interests of the professional pest management and pest control industries in the United States.[3]
The NPMA is headquartered in Fairfax, VA, and maintains a staff of technical, public policy, and member services professionals.[1]
Mission[]
As stated in its 2013 mission statement, the NPMA “supports members in being professional, knowledgeable, and profitable through education, industry leadership, public policy initiatives, and market development resources.”[4][5]
Organization[]
The policy-making body of NPMA is governed by the board of directors.[2] As of 2013, it has a current membership of more than 7,000 pest management companies.[6]
Activities[]
Benefits of membership include access to accredited continuing education, technical resources, pest management research and reporting, and business service discounts.[7] There are three staffs entomologists who respond to member inquiries.[8] Its technical department provides pest identification and treatment recommendations. The NPMA government affairs staff provides consultation on legislative and regulatory issues that impact pest management companies.[9]
Community relations[]
As the NPMA’s consumer education arm, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) educates home and business owners about health and property risks associated with pests.[10] It has developed educational resources such as PestWorld, an information repository on pest identification and management,[1] and PestWorld for Kids as a scholastic resource.[11]
NPMA also funds scientific research in entomology within the area of community pest control through its affiliated Pest Management Foundation.[12] It also provides expert research on pest populations and treatment options, most notably tracking the uptick in bed bug infestations[13] and efficacy of management initiatives.[14]
Public policy[]
NPMA represents the industry in Congress and before federal agencies, and also in state legislatures and agencies.[15] Its policy work is focused on pesticide regulation,[16] environmental protection,[17] workforce safety,[18] and integrated pest management.[19]
NPMA developed GreenPro, green pest management certification program, available to pest control companies, in 2009.[20][21] As of June 2013, more than 140 companies nationwide have been designated as GreenPro.[22] This program has been nationally recognized by organizations that promote integrated approaches to reducing and eliminating pest populations, including: Natural Resources Defense Council (NDRC), EPA Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) and the Green Restaurant Association (GRA).[23]
NPMA also maintains Pest PAC, a political action committee to advocate for the pest management industry at the forefront of congressional thinking.[24]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c NPMA Mission & History, PestWorld. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Board of Directors, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ About NPMA, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ About NPMA, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ^ "NPMA Shares Strategic Plan at PestWorld ‘12", Pest Control Technology Magazine. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ^ Membership, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ Membership Benefits, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ "NPMA Appoints Bennett Jordan as Entomologist/Staff Scientist", National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ "NPMA Names Marcia Duke Director of Regulatory Affairs", Pest Control Technology Magazine. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ Professional Pest Management Alliance, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ About PestWorld for Kids, PestWorld for Kids. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ Support the Industry: What is the Pest Management Foundation?, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ "Pest control association says bedbug infestations are on the uptick", USA Today Travel. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ "War on bedbugs is a patchwork affair", The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ Public Policy, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "NPMA lauds EPA’s stance on DIY rodenticide", Pest Management Professional. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "USDA & NPMA Sign Pact to Cooperate on Bird Management", Pest Management Professional. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ Public Policy Issues, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "Pest Elimination Services Transparency & Terminology (PESTT) Act", National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "NPMA Introduces New Greenpro Certification", Pest Control Technology Magazine. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "GreenPro Certified: Understanding and complying with the green service standard", NPMA GreenPro. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ NPMA GreenPro Certified Companies List, NPMA Certified GreenPro. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ "Strength through Partnership", QualityPro. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
- ^ Pest PAC: The political action committee of the National Pest Management Association, National Pest Management Association. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
External links[]
- National Pest Management Association (Official Member Website)
- PestWorld (Official Consumer Website)
- PestWorld for Kids (Official Early Childhood Education Website)
- What Is IPM? (Official IPM Consumer Education Website)
- Quality Pro (Official Certification Website)
- Professional associations based in the United States
- Trade associations based in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Fairfax, Virginia
- Organizations established in 1933
- Pest control
- 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations