The Purposes for Which it is Formed are as Follows:

1. To promote standards and ethics of the pest control industry; to promote harmony and unity among the members of said industry; and to encourage sincerity of purpose, thus stimulating general cooperation and increasing the benefits derived therefrom.
2. To foster research and diffusion of knowledge and principles of the industry among its membership.
3. To foster, promote, maintain and encourage the civic, social, commercial and industrial welfare of the industry and its members.
4. To secure freedom from unjust and unlawful actions.
5. To cooperate with Federal, State and Local government authorities for the good of the community and the pest control industry.
6. To cooperate with the National Pest Management Association, International.
7. To pursue any other actions which would accrue to the benefit of the Association.

Good Reasons To Join Today

Annual Meetings:
One of the most valuable assets of the Association is the Summer Meeting. Discuss common problems and needs, examine new equipment from our suppliers and learn form the experiments and experience of others in your field.

Newsletters:
Information that cannot be widely circulated is published in the quarterly newsletter. Articles treating your problems, interests, needs, local and statewide news keep you up-to-date with your fellow members, your association and your profession.

Legislative Protection:
Our association works for your profession in the State Legislature. All bills introduced in each session are carefully reviewed by the legislative committee, and lobbying is done when needed to protect your interests.

Regulations:
The Association works closely with the Indiana State Chemist's Office in working out rule changes which benefit the industry. In these days of EPA and OSHA it is imperative that the industry be alert to proposed regulations, and stand united in its efforts either to support or oppose regulations.

Directory of Members:
A listing of all Members with addresses, phone numbers, etc., is published annually and sent to County Agents, and interested parties, as well as members. It also listed on this web site.

In this day of specialization, it has become vitally important that businessmen engaged in the same industry join together for united accomplishments.

The Indiana Pest Management Association is composed of able operators throughout the state who are actively engaged in pest control. These members have found that by uniting in an association dedicated to all members, their business -- today, as well as prospects for the future -- improves. Membership means stronger operation for both members and for the association itself.

The Indiana Pest Management Association offers a progressive program of training and services to the Pest Control operator, whether large or small. Can you see your place in such as Association?

This Association, serving your industry, needs your support. Your business needs the Association's power!

Memberships Available:

Active -
Any pest control company legally operating under the Indiana Pesticide Use and Application Law, who is actively engaged in the performance of pest control service to the general public in the State of Indiana.

Associate -
Active firms may be entitled to Associate Memberships providing that additional member holds a position of employment with the sponsoring Active firm. Firms which have not been established in business for a minimum of one year or whose representatives have less than the requirements set under Section 1-b of the by-laws may also qualify for Associate Membership. When qualifications have been met, his/her status is automatically changed to that of an Active Member.

Allied -
Any person, firm or corporation not performing pest control service work, but which is actively engaged in serving the pest control industry.