Useful Links
Find links to associations, organisations and other useful websites in your region
United Kingdom
British Pest Control Association
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is the UK's trade association for pest management
National Pest Control Association
The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is a professional trade association that represents all sectors within the public health and pest control industry
Basis Prompt
The Prompt register provides independent proof that their members are properly trained competent and continue to update their expertise.
Think Wildlife CRRU
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) is a response to that call. Under the banner “Think Wildlife” CRRU promotes best practice and responsible rodent control, thereby protecting wildlife from rodenticide exposure.
Ireland
Irish Pest Control Association (IPCA)
The IPCA is the primary association representing pest control companies and professionals in Ireland
National Hygiene Partnership (NHP)
The NHP offers training and certification programs for professionals in the food and hospitality sectors, including pest control practices
Environmental Health Association of Ireland (EHAI)
EHAI is an organization focused on environmental health and safety in Ireland, and they may be involved in aspects related to pest control and public health
National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA)
National Pest Technicians Association (Ireland Branch)
France
Fédération des Entreprises de Dératisation, Désinfection, Désinsectisation (FRED)
Federation of Pest Control Companies
Association Française de Lutte Antiparasitaire (AFLA)
French Association for Pest Control
Chambre Syndicale Nationale de la Désinfection, de la Dératisation et de la Désinsectisation (CS3D)
National Trade Union for Disinfection, Rodent Control, and Insect Control
Groupement National des Industries de la Désinfection, Dératisation, Désinsectisation (GNID)
National Association of Disinfection, Rodent Control, and Insect Control Industries
Germany
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Schädlingswissenschaften (DGfS
German Society of Pest Science
Verband für ökologische Schädlingsbekämpfung (VföS)
Association for Ecological Pest Control
Poland
Polish Pest Control Associati
Polish Pest Control Association brings together representatives of companies operating in the field of disinfection, disinsection, deratization, and the upkeep of green areas
Polish Association of Pest Control Companies (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Firm Dezynfekcyjnych)
This association represents pest control companies in Poland and promotes professional pest control practices
Polish Chamber of Commerce for Agriculture (Polska Izba Gospodarcza - Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza)
This chamber of commerce is involved in various aspects of agriculture, including regulations and policies that may affect pest control
Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi)
The ministry may have information and regulations related to pest control, especially in the context of agriculture and rural development
Italy
Associazione Nazionale Imprese Antiparassitarie (ANIA)
National Association of Pest Control Companies
Associazione Italiana di Sanità Pubblica Veterinaria (AISPV)
Italian Association of Public Veterinary Health
Confederazione Nazionale Artigianato
National Confederation of Craftsmanship. This organization represents various artisanal and service sectors, including pest control.
Spain
Asociación Española de Empresas de Control de Plagas (ANECPLA)
Spanish Association of Pest Control Companies
Asociación Española de Sanidad Ambiental (AESA)
Spanish Association of Environmental Health. While primarily focused on environmental health, AESA may have information related to pest control in the context of public health
Asociación Empresarial de Control de Plagas de la Comunidad Valenciana (AECOVAL)
Business Association of Pest Control in the Valencian Community
Asociación de Empresas de Control de Plagas de Madrid (ASEPLA)
Association of Pest Control Companies of Madrid
Portugal
Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Desinfestação (APED)
Portuguese Association of Pest Control Companies
Associação Empresarial para a Proteção Ambiental e Desinfestação (AEPROD)
Translation: Business Association for Environmental Protection and Pest Control
Associação Nacional de Empresas de Protecção Antivegetal (ANEFA)
National Association of Anti-vegetation Protection Companies. ANEFA may have information related to pest control in the context of agriculture and landscaping
Associação Portuguesa de Sanidade Ambiental (APSA)
Portuguese Association of Environmental Health. APSA may have information related to pest control in the context of public health
Brazil
Associação Brasileira de Empresas de Controle de Pragas Urbanas (ABEDEP)
Brazilian Association of Urban Pest Control Companies
Associação dos Controladores de Vetores e Pragas Urbanas (ACVPU)
Association of Vector and Urban Pest Controllers
Associação Paulista dos Controladores de Vetores e Pragas Urbanas (APRAG)
São Paulo Association of Vector and Urban Pest Controllers
Associação Brasileira de Entomologia (ABE)
Brazilian Association of Entomology. While primarily focused on entomology, ABE may have members and resources related to pest management.
Mexico
Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Control de Plagas (ANECPLA)
National Association of Pest Control Companies
Asociación Mexicana de Empresas de Control de Plagas Urbanas (AMECPUR)
Mexican Association of Urban Pest Control Companies
Asociación Nacional de Controladores de Plagas y Vectores A.C. (ANCOPLAVE)
National Association of Pest and Vector Controllers
Colegio de Profesionales en el Manejo Integrado de Plagas (CPMIP)
College of Professionals in Integrated Pest Management
Argentina
Asociación Argentina de Control de Plagas Urbanas (AACPUR)
Argentine Association of Urban Pest Control
Cámara Argentina de Empresas de Control de Plagas (CAECOP)
Argentine Chamber of Pest Control Companies
Asociación Argentina de Controladores de Plagas (ASOCAP)
Argentine Association of Pest Controllers
Cámara Argentina de Controladores de Plagas (CACoP)
Argentine Chamber of Pest Controllers
USA
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
National Pest Management Association
Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO)
Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials
National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA)
National Wildlife Control Operators Association
National Rodent Control Association (NRCA)
National Rodent Control Association
Canada
National Pest Management Association of Canada (NPMA Canada)
Federation of Pest Control Companies
Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA)
Canadian Pest Management Association
British Columbia Pest Management Association (BCPMA)
British Columbia Pest Management Association
Canadian Wildlife Control Operators Association (CWCOA)
Canadian Wildlife Control Operators Association
South Africa
South African Pest Control Association (SAPCA)
SAPCA is a leading organization for pest control professionals in South Africa
South African Pest Management Association (SAPMA)
SAPMA focuses on promoting the responsible use of pesticides and pest management practices
South African Crop Protection Association (SACPA)
SACPA may have resources and information related to pest control that is relevant to agriculture and farming
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
This is an international organization, but they have a presence in South Africa. NPMA provides resources, training, and networking opportunities
Australia
Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA)
AEPMA is the primary association representing the pest management industry in Australia
PestCert
PestCert is a certification program developed by AEPMA to verify the competence and professionalism of pest management professionals in Australia
Urban Pest Management Industry Association of Australia (UPMIAA)
UPMIAA represents professionals in the urban pest management industry
Fumigation Association of Australia (FAA)
National Association of Disinfection, Rodent Control, and Insect Control Industries
India
Indian Pest Control Association (IPCA)
IPCA conducts training programs, seminars, and workshops for pest control professionals
National Pest Management Association of India (NPMAI)
The NPMAI aims to bring together pest management professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers
Indian Exterminators Association (IEA)
IEA is an association that represents the interests of pest control operators and exterminators in India
Association of Certified Pest Control Operators (ACPCO)
ACPCO is an organization dedicated to certifying and accrediting pest control operators in India