CAPMA - Central Valley

12/05/2025

🚨 CAPMA Pest Ed 2026 is officially open for registration! 🚨
If you’re in the pest control industry, this is the event you can’t afford to miss.

Join us for a full day of CEUs, tools, networking, and industry-leading insights — now with both General Pest (B2) and Termite (B3) tracks and 6+ hours of DPR & SPCB-approved credits.

📍 South – Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Quiet Cannon Conference & Events Center – Montebello, CA

📍 North – Thursday, January 15, 2026
NEW LOCATION: Milagro Event Center – Carmichael, CA
👉 https://web.capma.org/events/Pest-Ed-2026-Carmichael-NEW-LOCATION-57/details

💰 Pricing:
• CAPMA Members: $125 Early Bird (ends Dec 5) / $150 after
• Non-Members: $200

🎤 Expect expert speakers, actionable training, and a packed vendor expo.
Our Premier Sponsor: Bell Laboratories will also be on site!

Whether you're building CEUs, leveling up your knowledge, or connecting with fellow pros, Pest Ed 2026 sets you up for a strong year ahead.

➡️ Register now to secure your spot — seats fill fast every year!

10/17/2025

Congrats to James from Valley Wide Pest Control 🎉 — he just scored 50% of the $1,245 jackpot from the 50/50 raffle! 💰

We even caught the exciting moment he pulled the Joker card from the deck — the reward’s been building and the deck’s been shrinking… and he pulled it off! 🃏🔥

Fun things happening at CAPMA — message us to learn more about becoming a member and join in on the action! 👏

CAPMA Member Benefits

✅ Earn CEU Credits – Stay current and keep your license active with high-quality, accredited training sessions.

🤝 Network with Industry Leaders – Connect with fellow technicians, operators, and owners across the Central Valley.

💼 Add Value to Your Service– Learn best practices, build partnerships, and access resources that elevate your service and professionalism

10/03/2025

📣 Central Valley Pest Control Professionals – Monthly Meeting!

Join us for our October CAPMA Meeting:
📍 Black Bear Diner – 3602 W Shaw Ave, Fresno
📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM

🎤 Guest Speaker: Ryan Hlapcich of Envu will be presenting on Bed Bugs.
🍽️ $35 per person – includes Dinner + 1 CEU Hour (Branch 2).

✨ Special Updates

Rodenticide Mitigation – New requirements will be discussed.

Raffle total is at $962! Only 8 cards left, and we’re pulling 5 at this meeting.

Don’t forget to bring an item for the free door prize raffle!

📩 Register now: [email protected]

📲 Questions? Text or call 559-779-3656

09/15/2025

🌟 Thank You to Our 2025 Best Pest Expo Exhibit Sponsors! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors who make the Best Pest Expo possible. Your support helps bring our industry together to learn, connect, and grow stronger.

Syngenta

Target Specialty Products

Cardinal Professional Products

Douglas Products

Bell Laboratories Inc.

Veseris

Envu U.S.

Your commitment to advancing our industry does not go unnoticed. Thank you for investing in the future of pest management and supporting the professionals who keep our communities safe.

We couldn’t do this without you! 👏

09/07/2025

🌟 Why Join CAPMA? 🌟

Being a member of the California Pest Management Association (CAPMA) means more than just belonging to an organization—it means gaining powerful tools, resources, and connections to help your business grow. 💼🐜

✅ Advocacy & Support
CAPMA works directly with lawmakers and regulatory agencies to protect your ability to operate and thrive. They monitor legislation, keep you informed, and advocate on your behalf.

✅ Professional Growth
💻 Free First Friday Webinars every month
🛠️ Hands-On Workshops throughout the year
🎤 Pest Ed (January)—CAPMA’s annual kickoff conference with dynamic speakers, CEUs, and networking

✅ Engagement & Relationships
From legislative days to action alerts, members have a voice in shaping the industry. Plus, CAPMA helps build strong relationships with key decision-makers to ensure our profession is respected and represented.

✅ Exclusive Discounts
Membership comes with special savings on training programs and select vendor products.

👉 Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, strengthen your business, or ensure your voice is heard—CAPMA membership gives you the edge.

🔗 Learn more and become a member today: https://www.capma.org/become-a-member.html

Regular Membership

08/27/2025

✨ Plan Ahead for Growth & Impact! ✨

The Winter Development Summit is coming this December 2025 in Palm Springs, CA – and it’s the event you won’t want to miss if you’re serious about elevating your business, service, education, and leadership.

🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Leadership Academy sessions
✅ Technical continuing education
✅ Expert-led presentations on marketing, business strategy & more
✅ Networking with top professionals shaping the future of the industry

📅 Mark your calendar: Registration opens the first week of September 2025!

This is CAPMA’s signature event for those ready to make an impact. Whether you’re strengthening your skills, building your network, or driving industry innovation—this summit is where it happens.

💡 Business. Leadership. Growth.

More details to come—stay tuned!

08/12/2025

🚨 2025 BEST PEST EXPO – SEPT 10-12 🚨

Whether you’re an operator looking to unlock new revenue streams or a technician ready to take your career to the next level, this is the event you can’t afford to miss!

💼 Build Your Skills & Business – From technical CEUs to insider strategies on termite control, rodent laws, and cutting-edge products, you’ll walk away with tools to earn more, work smarter, and grow faster.

🤝 Network With the Best – Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and like-minded professionals who are just as driven as you. Build relationships that could lead to your next big opportunity.

🎯 Action-Packed Agenda – Bowling, golf, mixers, silent auctions, receptions, and an installation banquet. It’s the perfect blend of serious learning and serious fun.

📍 Burbank, CA – 3 days of growth, connection, and good times.

🔥 Don’t just keep up with the industry – lead it. The Best Pest Expo is where your next breakthrough begins.

https://www.capma.org/best-pest-expo.html

08/11/2025

This will be a great educational experience for any operators or technicians looking to master their rodent control services 🐀🚫

Learn more about attending here 👉 https://www.capma.org/best-pest-expo.html

🔊 Meet the Speaker: Niamh Quinn
Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about rats. 🐀 Join rodent expert Niamh Quinn at the 2025 Best Pest Expo as she shares science-backed strategies for smarter rodent control in urban environments.

💡 What you’ll learn:
▪️ How rodent behavior impacts control success
▪️ Key signs and species ID (roof rats, Norway rats, mice)
▪️ The truth about bait aversion, home range & station design
▪️ What’s next: fertility control, regulation updates

🗓️ CEUs Pending Approval: 1 hour SPCB B2 Tech, 1 hour CaDPR Other, 1 hour NDA, 1 hour AZDA
📍 Don’t miss this must-attend rodent management session! Register for Best Pest Expo TODAY: https://web.capma.org/events/Best-Pest-Expo-PMP-s-47/details

08/11/2025

Ants are more than just a nuisance – they can contaminate food and damage property. 🐜 This guide will help you identify different types of ants so you can protect your home and business this summer.

Ants will eat practically any kind of food, but are especially attracted to sweets. Ant identification is relatively simple due to their distinct body regions.

08/05/2025

🚨 ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to attend our August CAPMA District Meeting in Fresno — and get entered to win FREE tickets to the 2025 BEST PEST EXPO in Burbank! 🎟️🛫

📅 Date: August 12, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 Location: Black Bear Diner, 3602 W Shaw Ave, Fresno
🎤 Speaker: Gabe De La Rosa (Target Specialty Products)
📚 Topic: Spill Control – 1 HR R&R for DPR, Structural & PAU

🎉 Progressive Raffle is up to $857 – plus an exclusive EXPO ticket giveaway for attendees!
💵 $35/person w/ reservation (includes dinner & CEU)
🚪 $40/person at the door (space permitting)

✅ RSVP by August 8th:
📧 [email protected]
📱 Text/Call: 559-779-3656

Let’s keep advancing our industry together 💪
Knowledge. Network. Advance.