FPMA Facts

ORGANIZED & INCORPORATED:

The Florida Pest Management Association is a state-wide organization with its main office located in Orlando, Florida. The Association was founded in 1945 in Gainesville, Florida as a non-profit trade association 501(c)6. For over 50 years it has represented the industry and protected Floridians.

MISSION:

To communicate the role of the industry as protectors of food, health, property, and environment; to promote high standards of business ethics among industry members; to support research, education, and training within the industry; and to cooperate with federal, state and local government for the good of the community and the industry.

MEMBERSHIP:

1,000 members who are categorized as Active, Allied, Affiliate, Associate or Active/Allied Branches who agree to abide by the FPMA Code of Ethics.

LEADERSHIP:

FPMA's volunteer leadership is made up of six Officers and fourteen Region Directors. FPMA also has a permanent Staff headquartered in Orlando.

COMMITTEES:

The Association consists of standing committees as well as ad hoc task forces. Committees fall under the following areas: Government Affairs, Communications, Membership, Education, Convention and Florida Pest Control and Lawn Expo. Members volunteer to serve on committees.

CONVENTION:

The FPMA Annual Convention is a summer event that combines social activities with educational opportunities and features new technical/product information. The location rotates around the state.

EVENTS and EDUCATION:

The Association offers a full calendar of technical and educational events around the state throughout the year - the Florida Pest and Lawn Expo, Legislative Days, CEU University, technical symposia, monthly region meetings and more.

PUBLICATIONS:

PCO Magazine is published monthly and has a circulation of 1,400. The purpose of this four color publication is to keep the membership up to date on timely topics within the industry. eAlerts on important issues offer timely information via email.

REGULATION:

The pest control industry is governed by Florida Statutes chapter 482, first enacted in 1947. The industry is regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE:

FPMA PestPAC has been established to support candidates for the Florida Legislature and other elected officials. The Association's legislative efforts are supported by the firm of Matthew B. Dempsey Consulting, Tallahassee, Florida (850) 222-0827; mbdempsey@gmail.com.