Pest Control Technicians' School
Hundreds of North Carolina’s pest management professionals gather for the North Carolina Pest Management Association’s Pest Control Technicians’ (PCT) School each year. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
The four-day conference includes sessions and classes about the latest in pest management techniques. In addition, the NCPMA offers training and renewal classes for its Wood-Destroying Insects Report (WDIR) Accreditation program, awards the annual Technician of the Year Awards and inducts new members to its Hall of Fame.
The 2026 PCT School will be held Jan. 26-29, 2026, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center in Durham.
Please note that all individuals with Member Companies must be linked to the Member Company record in the database to show member pricing. Please reach out to info@ncpestmanagement.org if you experience any issues registering. We are here to help!
Registration
Registration for the 2026 PCT School is now open.
PCT Registration Price
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) | Regular Registration (11/20 - 12/20/25) |
Late Registration (12/21/25 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
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| NCPMA Member | $180 | $220 | $252 | $262 |
| Non-Member | $440 | $485 | $495 |
Structural Pest Control Certification Course
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) | Regular Registration (11/20 - 12/20/25) |
Late Registration (12/21/25 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
|
| NCPMA Member | $220 | $260 | $270 | |
| Non-Member | $420 | $460 | $470 |
WDIR Accredited Training Course
| Registration | |
| NCPMA Member | $305 |
| Non-Member | $510 |
President’s Reception
| Registration (through 1/25/2026) |
On-Site Registration |
| Included with General Program or Certification Program Registration | $65 |
NCSU Hands-On Training for Technicians/Spray School
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) |
Regular Registration (11/20 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
|
| NCPMA Member | $99 | $120 | $150 |
| Non-Member | $169 | $190 | $220 |
Hotel
The 2026 PCT School will again be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center in Durham.
Hotel Address:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center
4700 Emperor Blvd I-40 #282
Durham, NC 27703
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center
Sponsorships & Exhibitors
Thank you for your support of NCPMA!
We will be announcing information for the 2026 PCT School soon. Stay tuned!
Event Program
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2026 Pest Control Technician's School. We will provide updates to the schedule as they become available.
2025 PCT School Tentative Schedule (as of Nov. 14, 2025)
| Monday, Jan. 26 | |
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Registration |
| 9 a.m. - Noon | WDIR Morning Session |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | WDIR Afternoon Session and Test |
| Tuesday, Jan. 27 | |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | Core Program for Structural Pest Control Course |
| 9 - 9:50 a.m. | Business Session |
| 10 - 10:50 a.m. | Business Session |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 5:30 p.m. | Core Program for Structural Pest Control Course |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | NCPMA General Membership Meeting |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | NCSU Updates, NCSU Urban Program Update and Student Award |
| 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. | P-Phase and W-Phase Updates |
| 5:30 - 7 p.m. | President's Reception |
| Wednesday, Jan, 28 | |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | P-Phase Certification Training |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | P-Phase, W-Phase and Fumigation/Turf and Ornamental Concurrent Sessions |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 1:50 p.m. | Wildlife Session |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | P-Phase and W-Phase Concurrent Sessions |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | W-Phase Certification Training |
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. | WDIR Recertification |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | F-Phase Certification Training |
| Thursday, Jan. 29 | |
| 7 a.m. - Noon | NC State Certification Exam |
