Technician Training, Conferences and Meetings

Events and Registrations

Online Verifiable Training -- SIGN UP TODAY

As you know, uncertified technicians working in South Carolina are required to carry ID cards signifying successful completion of the training program. This process has been accomplished through your administration of the training and testing utilizing a printed study guide and workbook at your office location.

The online study and testing procedure is fully explained on the site and, after completion, a downloadable ID card with a designated ID number will be available to print. The new online training will allow the technician to access their tests from any computer and will allow them to log off and log in at their convenience. Upon completion, the test result will automatically transmit to the S.C. Department of Pesticide Regulation, relieving you of the necessity to register the technician with regulatory.

The cost for the online training is as follows:
• $50.00 for SCPCA members
• $75.00 for non members
Payment can be easily made on the website via major credit card.

The printed version is also still available. The cost is as follows:
• $75.00 for SCPCA members
• $100.00 for non members
This cost includes both the study guide.

The workbook may also be ordered from the SCPCA, P.O.Box 1407, Camden, SC 29021. Please include a check with your order.

SCPCA members will receive via email a notification of the user name and password to access the site. Non-members need to contact Jim Wright via email at jwright@scpca.net.

The following information on national meetings is provided “as available.” Please visit the National Pest Management Association
for more information.

NPMA Legislative Day 2012
February 26-28, 2012
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC

PestWorld 2012
October 17-20, 2012
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Boston, MA

PestWorld 2013
October 23-26, 2013
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

Click here to view the full calendar of NPMA events.

There are seven regional Pest Control Associations in South Carolina, plus the CSRA Pest Control Association in Augusta, Georgia. None of these is affiliated with the SCPCA or the NPMA. The following information is provided “as available.” Please contact SCPCA if you have updates to this information.

Pee Dee Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Western Sizzler Steak House, Florence
Info: Bob Harris at (843) 665-4325.

Grand Strand Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 1st Wednesday of every other month (Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn West, 101 Outlet Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Info: Beverly Griggs at (843) 236-3065

Greater Charleston Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. for dinner; meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Golden Corral Buffet, 4968 Centre Point Dr., North Charleston
Info: Rusty Ackerman at (843) 556-3230

Upper Piedmont Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ryan's Steak House, 3940 Grandview Dr., Simponsville
Info: Tammy at (864) 984-7378

Greater Midlands Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) at 6:30 p.m. (social at 5:30)
Location: Carolina Wings in the Vista, downtown Columbia
Info: Roy Barnes at (803) 359-2364

CSRA Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sunrise Grill, 404 E. Martintown Rd., Augusta, GA
Info: Todd Walker at (706) 724-2424

Low Country Pest Control Association
Date/Time: 4th Thursday of the month each quarter (Jan., Apr., July & Oct.) at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Jasper's Porch Restaurant, Ridgeland

Metrolina Pest Control Association
Date/Time: Last Tuesday of the month (Jan., Apr., July and Oct.) at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, 2124 Celanese Rd., Rock Hill
Info: Jon Neigenfind at (803) 628-0003