To serve as the voice of the pest control industry, protecting the livelihood of pest management professionals while fostering education, promoting professionalism, raising ethical standards, enhancing environmental stewardship, improving public health and quality of life.
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We are the professional trade association for the pest control industry in Wisconsin and we are glad you’re here. Explore our pages, learn about our educational programs, the Master Tech Program and other WPCA events and opportunities.
The WPCA Master Tech Program is a qualification for pest control professionals currently working in the industry. Achieving Master Tech status assures your customers of your commitment to quality service, and to advancing the science of effective and safe pest management practices.
Techs who become certified as a Master Tech earn the right to wear the Master Tech uniform patch. They also carry a more positive self image based on their professional advancement and constant learning.
You can enroll to take the Master Tech exam if you have at least three years experience in the industry. The experience requirement can be reduced to one year if you are certified in three or more pesticide certification categories.
The Master Tech exam consists of questions related to vertebrate pest control, insects, IPM principles, and laws and regulations. The written exam is offered at most WPCA meetings or educational events.
The registration fee for the Master Tech exam is $50. The Master Tech Program is jointly sponsored by WPCA in cooperation with the Insect Diagnostic Lab at UW-Madison, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
For more information, contact Phil Pellitteri at (608) 262-6510 or via email at pellitte@entomology.wisc.edu