WSPMA
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The WSPMA has been proudly serving the Washington State Pest Control industry since 1957. We are excited to offer our Members outstanding educational opportunities every year. As an Association we strive to create an environment that allows industry awareness and a sense of comradery. Our relationships with Members of the WSPMA are open and honest and help to provide self discipline. Through the volunteer efforts of our Members we have grown into a fantastic organization that will continue to serve the needs of our Members.
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08/05/2025
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Rodent Academy Training (RAT)!
Education
Registration is now open for the 2025 Rodent Academy Training, September 29–30 in Seattle! This year’s focus is disease, public health, and rodent control in commercial and multifamily settings. In partnership with King County Public Health, sessions will cover exclusion, trapping, and rodent-borne illness. Early bird savings are available, and discounted hotel rooms at the Courtyard Marriott Lake Union must be booked by September 7. Don’t miss this hands-on, high-impact training!
read more...08/05/2025
Inside the Commission’s Eastern Washington Tour: Why Structural Pest Management Professionals Should Take Notice
The Washington State Commission on Integrated Pest Management (WCIPM), once agriculture-focused, is expanding its scope to include structural pest control. A recent Eastern Washington tour connected policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore pest threats and IPM strategies. With a growing focus on urban pest issues and a Western Washington tour planned for 2026, structural pest pros have a key opportunity to influence research, product access, and policy decisions that directly impact their work.
read more...07/31/2025
💰 Take Your Best Shot—Win $20,000! 💰
Sink a hole-in-one at this year’s WSPMA Summer Meeting Golf Tournament and you could win $20,000, thanks to EPB&B Insurance! The cash prize is up for grabs on Hole #13—just one more reason to join us for an unforgettable event filled with learning, networking, and a little friendly competition. Don’t miss out—register today!
read more...07/25/2025
Last Day to Book Your Room for the WSPMA Summer Meeting at Skamania Lodge!
Today is the last day to book your hotel room at Skamania Lodge for the WSPMA Summer Meeting, August 21–23. Join us for inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and our Thursday night dinner reception and auction supporting the Laurel Hansen Endowment. Highlights include expert-led education, business growth workshops, and time to connect with peers and vendors. Registration is still open—don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and support the future of our industry!
read more...07/21/2025
Not All Gloves Are Created Equal: What Structural Applicators Need to Know About Glove Thickness, Labels, and Legal Risk
A Washington pest control company was issued a Notice of Correction for using nitrile gloves under 14 mils thick—violating the pesticide label's PPE requirements. Even commonly used gloves labeled “chemical-resistant” may be noncompliant if they don’t meet thickness standards. Structural applicators must follow label directions exactly—“chemical-resistant” gloves must be ≥14 mils, while “waterproof” gloves don’t require that thickness. Know your labels, verify glove specs, train your team, and document PPE to avoid legal risk.
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