What is Louisiana Pest management Association
A Leader in the Pest Control industry, the Louisiana Pest Management Association is The professional organization dedicated to serving the needs of all pest control operators in Louisiana. It was established more than fifty years ago to serve the needs of Pest Management Professionals (PMP’s); education and training, industry research projects, and government relations. More than a half-century later, LPMA is one of the largest pest control organizations in the United States, serving nearly 460 pest control companies and 35 allied manufacturing and “service oriented” members. Join the more than 90 percent of all PMP’s in Louisiana and be a member of LPMA.
Can I afford to join LPMA? Membership is a great bargain. For between $225 and $575, you get all of the following personal benefits: a regular, quarterly newsletter; 30 – 40 percent savings on state-required recertification classes; 30 percent savings on state-approved termite contracts and forms; access to affordable and high quality health, auto, liability and workers comp insurance; a preparation class for the state licensing exam; access to employment screening services; a multimedia library stocked with over 100 informative tapes; retirement and financial planning services; low rate credit care services; collection services and low cost prescription drug, medical, and dental services. These are just some of the services that will more than pay back the amount spent on dues.
The Has LPMA Done?
Helped Insure PMP’s During the Insurance Crisis of the 1980’s: Tired of widespread workers’ comp fraud and the lack of solutions to the problem, insurers of all businesses began leaving Louisiana in the 1980’s. This left many pest control businesses in a crisis as well. Members and staff at LPMA helped form LIPCA, Inc., an insurance company by PMP’s for PMP’s.
LPMA Authors New WDIR Form, Leads to Major Drop in Inspection Lawsuits: Inspections should be an opportunity to build your clientele, but for years it was a good way to get sued—until now! It took over three years but finally LPMA was able to protect inspectors by creating a new Wood Destroying Insect Report Form—one which doesn’t put words in our mouths. As a result, lawsuits against inspectors are down, way down!
Termite Research: LPMA establishes a dedicated research foundation to determine the termiticide efficacy across Louisiana. The foundation collects money from the industry and then donates that amount to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center to conduct solid research.
Commission Control in Good Hands: LPMA helped pass a bill that keeps the Structural Pest Control Commission in the good hands of the Commissioner of Agriculture and ensures that the industry will maintain representation on that Commission.
LPMA Monitors the Biggest News in the Media: More stories have been printed or aired about termites and other pests than at any time in history. We work with reporters and news commentators to make sure that this information is not damaging to our industry
BENEFITS OF Joining LPMA
There are many benefits to membership in LPMA. As a business person, I’m sure you recognize the importance of communication within our Industry as a means of providing the information necessary to help make your business more successful. LPMA Provides important information to the membership through a variety of channels. This service is not available to non-members.
LPMA is an Association that depends on Membership Dues to provide the services that assist you in making your business more profitable. Without your membership, we would not be able to provide Recertification classes, WDIR Training programs, the LSU/LPMA Institute, Leadership development programs, and the largest industry related Trade show in Louisiana.
In addition, we continue to work closely with the Home Builders Association, the Realtors Association, the Bankers Association, the Mortgage Lenders Association, and the State Legislature to help keep our industry strong.