CAPMA Development Summit 2026

Join us for the inaugural CAPMA Development Summit, a first-of-its-kind event designed to build, inspire, and equip the current and future leaders of our industry.

This program brings together CAPMA’s long-standing Leadership Academy with new opportunities for growth, connection, and professional development. Whether you’re a district leader, an aspiring operator, or simply looking to strengthen your role in the association, this summit will give you the tools and network to lead with confidence.

Pest Ed 2026 Series

The CAPMA Pest Ed Series is a one-day training event held annually in Northern and Southern California. Designed for pest management professionals, it offers 6+ DPR and SPCB-approved CEUs, expert-led sessions, and timely industry updates.

With two educational tracks (General Pest—Branch 2 and Termite—Branch 3), a mini vendor expo, and networking opportunities, Pest Ed helps keep your team licensed, informed, and prepared. Programs run from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and include breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor access.

Termite Academy 2026

Termite Academy is an immersive training designed for Branch 3 license holders, candidates, and industry staff ready to advance their skills. This multi-day program combines expert lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on sessions covering termite biology, inspection, treatments, wood repair, safety, products, and sales.

Participants leave with real-world skills, practical experience, and the confidence to handle termite jobs—and customer conversations—like a pro.

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Join CAPMA at the California State Capitol on Monday, November 11 from 8 AM to 12 PM! We’ll be near the Rose Garden (15th & L corner), sharing with the public how pest management plays a vital role in protecting public health.

That morning also marks the Veterans Day Parade, so it’s a great opportunity to connect with community members and raise awareness about the importance of our industry.

We’d love for you to stop by to say hello—and if you’d like to volunteer and help us speak with attendees, please email info@capma.org.

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🏛️ Government Affairs Update

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released draft regulations for anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs). These rules keep core legislative prohibitions in place but add tighter conditions and, importantly, new use sites for professionals, including restaurants (permanent food facilities) and grocery stores. These sites are subject to strict limits:

• 35 consecutive days max per application
• 105 days total per site per year
• Unconsumed bait must be collected at day 35

The draft also introduces:

• An annual Sustainable Rodent Management training course (DPR-approved) for all applicators and supervisors.
• A requirement to maintain a Sustainable Rodent Management Plan (SRMP) and site-level records for 2 years.
• A reaffirmation of prohibited sites (residential properties, schools, offices, parks, golf courses, etc.) unless exempted via public health emergency.

CAPMA Next Steps

CAPMA will submit association comments and coordinate with members to advocate for rules that are workable, biologically grounded, and protective of public health.

Thank you for your engagement on this critical issue.