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05/06/2025
Are You Ready to Earn MSPCA WDI-O Credentials? Take the VPMA WDI Webinar on June 4th!
MSPCA utilizes the Virginia Pest Management Association Certified WDI Inspector program for the initial training and testing of PMPs seeking to earn the MSPCA WDI-O Inspector Credentials. Supplemental Maryland-specific information is provided after this initial training and testing has been completed. Click to learn the full process and to get details on the June 4th VPMA Certified WDI Webinar and begin the process to become an MSPCA WDI-O Credentialed Inspector!
05/06/2025
MSPCA Credentialed WDI-O Inspectors - Extend Your Status for 3 Years!
If you hold MSPCA WDI-O Credentials, attend this webinar to extend your credentials for another 3 years. Non-credentialed PMPs can attend this webinar for training or to earn 8-hours of MDA recertification credits (7B). Attendance does not confer MSPCA WDI-O credentials. Click below for more information and to register.
05/03/2025
MSPCA’s SPAR Program: Advocating for Maryland’s Pest Control Industry
Charles Barton, ACE, CPFM
The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) plays a vital role as a vigilant advocate for the pest management industry, actively monitoring and responding to regulatory and legislative issues that impact professionals across the state. Through its State Policy Affairs Representative (SPAR) program, MSPCA ensures the industry's voice is heard at the Maryland General Assembly by providing expert testimony, influencing policy decisions, and working closely with NPMA and other stakeholders. Whether addressing recurring concerns like PFAS legislation or preparing for federal advocacy at NPMA’s Legislative Day, MSPCA remains committed to protecting and advancing the interests of its members. MSPCA is so fortunate to have found a terrific SPAR representative in Charles Barton. We were so grateful for all of his hard work that we thanked him with the bug-themed tie! Read his report here.
05/03/2025
MSPCA Member Benefit: College Funding for Students
MSPCA Members, Family & Employees are Eligible
All MSPCA members, their children, their employees and their employees' children can apply for a $1,000 scholarship to support their university studies as a full-time student. The deadline to apply is June 16, 2025. Up to two scholarships will be awarded by early August! Spread the word to your family and your employees.
04/10/2025
Retain Your WDI-O Credentials!
May 13, 2025, 7:45 am to 12:15 pm
Live-streaming event qualifies for MDA Recert Credits in 7B on Zoom MSPCA will be holding its annual WDI-O Re-Credentialing Training virtually via Zoom on May 13, 2025. Since 2003, MSPCA has trained and credentialed over 200 inspectors, and the credentialed designation is widely recognized by those in the real estate industry. To maintain your MSPCA WDI-O Inspector credentials, attend this course and extend your voluntary certification another 3 years. Recertification credits in category 7B have been approved for 8 hours of recertification credits by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Note: since this is a live-streaming webinar, MDA considers this training an "in-person" event.
04/10/2025
MSPCA Last Chance Recert Webinar - Get Credits & Great Training Too!
May 29, 2025, 7:45 am - 12:45 pm
$75 for MSPCA Members and $100 for non-members Live-streaming Zoom Webinar - MDA considers this an in-person event If you need to earn recertification credits for your pest control license before the June 30th deadline, take this half-day webinar! Get some top-quality pest management training and earn credits in all of the states you need credits in! Recertification credits have been applied for in categories 7A, 7B, 8, and CORE in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
02/26/2025
Attending NPMA's Legislative Day? We Hope So! Join Us for Dinner!
Monday, March 10, 2025, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
During Legislative Day, the Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) and the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) co-host a dinner event where attendees from Maryland and Virginia come together to enjoy some camaraderie, take in a good meal together, and prepare for an impactful day of visits on the Hill the following day! If you are attending Legislative Day and hail from either of these states, please join us on March 10th at 7:00 pm at Equinox on 19th for dinner!
01/06/2025
IPMC Vendors: Last day for lowest exhibiting rate and room block closes on Jan. 10!
Plus, reserve your hotel room now!
12/31/2024
Looking Back on Another Successful IPMC
Interstate Pest Management Conference Recap
MSPCA kicked off the year by hosting the Interstate Pest Management Conference on January 29th & 30th at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD. As always, professionals attended this meeting to learn and network, visit with vendors, and prepare for the busy year ahead. Read on for a recap of this exceptional event!
12/31/2024
Happy New Year MSPCA Vendor Partners! Here's to an Engaging 2025
Don't Miss the Lowest Reg Rates for IPMC, plus Advertising & Sponsorship Specials!
12/16/2024
Early Bird Rates End Today! Register for the Interstate Pest Management Conference!
IPMC Pest Control January 29th & 30th - Turf & Ornamental January 30th
12/09/2024
Interstate Pest Management Conference - Grab Best Rates by Dec. 16th
IPMC January 29th & 30th - Register Early - Space Limited
11/01/2024
MSPCA Interstate Conference Vendor Registration OPEN!
Exhibit at the IPMC and Grab Advertising Spots for 2025!
08/27/2024
Grow Your Team and Your Business at the MSPCA Business Building Blocks & Connections Event
06/07/2024
Call for Speakers
05/20/2024
UP NEXT: Last Chance Recert Webinar & WDI-O Credentialing
Recertification Credits Available for Both Courses
MSPCA has two courses coming up: Take the Last Chance Recertification Webinar this coming Thursday, May 23rd, to earn a full array of recertification credits in Maryland and many surrounding states before the upcoming renewal deadline! Become MSPCA WDI-O Credentialed - Maryland uses the Virginia Pest Management Association's initial training as the first step for Maryland PMPs to earn this designation. VPMA has a virtual course coming up June 4th. Here's your chance to become MSPCA WDI-O Credentialed with no travel required!
03/17/2020
MSPCA Special Alert: Coronavirus & Essential Services
Over the past several days as more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is being disseminated by the federal, state and local governments, there has been a push to classify industries as essential or non-essential. Those deemed as essential can continue to operate as more quarantines and restrictions are put in place.
06/09/2019
MSPCA Savings4Members
MSPCA partnered with Savings4Members to provide you with access to cost savings programs to help you spend less time worrying about expenses; so you can focus on customers, sales, and running your business. Through Savings4Members you have access to various discounts with national vendors to help you buy and save on products and services you use every day.
09/17/2018
Western-MD Webinar - Recertification Training 2025
Earn CEUs and get great pest control training!
09/07/2018
Fred Neil Scholarship Applications
This scholarship is available only to children or employees of eligible member firms.
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