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QualityPro, is now accepting applications from accredited companies looking to certify their mosquito and rodent services through the new QualityPro Public Health certification program. QualityPro Public Health is designed to equip pest management companies with the resources they need to build science-based, effective and commercially-viable services that control pests of public health significance and a marketable brand to help advertise certified services. The certification also includes access to national exams and study resources that ensure that technicians have the demonstrated knowledge to perform those services with the highest level of professionalism and excellence.
“When it comes to managing pests that threaten health and wellbeing, our industry has a tremendous opportunity to do good,” said Allison Allen, BCE, Executive Director of QualityPro. “QualityPro plays a role in the fight against public health pests by providing industry-wide standards and a national exam so that pest management professionals can be sure they are offering the best possible service when a customer calls and health is on the line. We encourage all companies that do rodent and mosquito work to check out QualityPro Public Health and inquire about steps for certification.”
The QualityPro Board of Directors worked closely with an 11-person task force to develop the QualityPro Public Health service certification standards and establish a formal process for earning and maintaining the credentials. The task force was comprised of representatives from the National Pest Management Association, the American Mosquito Control Association, the National Environmental Health Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Entomological Society of America, in addition to participants from a vector control district, universities, and pest management companies.
QualityPro Public Health is available to all QualityPro accredited companies. Those interested in certifying their mosquito or rodent services apply by submitting a $100 application fee, along with service documentation that advises employees of the proper way to perform the specific service and educates customers on what they can expect when the technician arrives. Contact [email protected] to get started.
QualityPro plans to further grow its Public Health offering in the coming years with bed bug, biting and stinging pests, and wildlife service certifications. To learn more about QualityPro or to apply, visit www.npmaqualitypro.org.
About QualityPro
QualityPro is administered by the Foundation for Professional Pest Management, an independent organization endorsed by NPMA that has been developing good business practices and standards since 2004. Its mission is to set the standards of excellence for professional pest management companies and their employees through education, training and certification, providing consumers protection and confidence when selecting a nationally accredited company. QualityPro proudly accredits more than 500 of the best companies in the pest management industry. For more information, visit NPMAQualityPro.org or follow @NPMAQualityPro on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
