News Briefs
New Members
Know someone who would benefit from joining CAPMA? Our 2025–2026 membership drive is officially underway! Share the attached membership application with prospective members or have them reach out to Kaylin Bullert, Director of Membership and Communication, at (916) 572-0313 or kaylin@capma.org for more information.
Monthly CEO Briefing
  
At CAPMA, we are working to elevate and empower pest management professionals at every stage of their career. As we look ahead to 2025, we're building on that commitment with exciting new initiatives designed to celebrate excellence, foster growth, and bring our community together in meaningful ways.
Upcoming Events
Join us the first week of December 2025 in beautiful Palm Springs, CA for the Winter Development Summit. This is CAPMA’s signature event focused on leadership growth, industry education, and strategic development.
Mark your calendar:
Attendee Registration Opens: First Week of September 2025
 
Follow up
  
Thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s Hands-On Workshop! This pilot program was launched in direct response to feedback from our membership survey and provided practical, in-the-field training opportunities. We’re excited to build on its success for future events.
 
 
 
 
 
  
President Dave Watkins and CEO Crystelle Turlo were honored to represent CAPMA at the 2025 Fumigation Academy, hosted by Quality Pest Services. The event brought fumigators from across California together for hands-on learning and industry connection—highlighting our shared commitment to advancing professional standards in pest management.
CAPMA caught in the community
Help us invest in the next generation of pest management professionals by purchasing tickets for CAPMA’s Scholarship Raffle!
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Member News
Know an emerging leader in pest management? Nominate them for CAPMA’s new Rising Star Award, recognizing professionals under 40 or with less than 2 years in the industry who show exceptional promise.
Deadline: July 17, 2025
 
Are you part of a company with 4 or fewer employees? You may qualify for our special volunteer discount program! Volunteer for just 2 hours during the Expo and receive $50 off your registration.
To participate, please complete the form below and contact the CAPMA office at info@capma.org.
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Staff contact
Crystelle Turlo, CEO: crystelle@capma.org
Kaylin Bullert, Director of Membership and Communications: kaylin@capma.org
Laura Brock, Office Administrator: laura@capma.org
Volunteer Corner

    
We extend our sincere thanks to Donald Dias of Mr. Sprayman (Fresno) and Steven Ruiz of Clark Pest Control (Sacramento) for generously providing their vehicles for DPR mock inspections during our May Hands-On Workshops. Your support made these valuable training experiences possible and greatly contributed to the success of the events.

CAPMA Classifieds
Introducing CAPMA Classifieds—your go-to section for industry-related opportunities and services! Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or hire, CAPMA Classifieds connects members with valuable resources and business needs. Stay tuned for updates on job openings, equipment sales, and more, all tailored to the pest management industry. Let us help you find what you need!
Listings are just $25/month. If you're interested in posting, reach out to info@capma.org.
District meetings
For information about what is happening locally and statewide, attend your local District Meeting. If you are unsure of what district you are a member of, you can call our office at (916) 372-4363 or check out our District Map