Advocacy - Locally and National Pest Control Issues
OPCA is a member of Oregonians for Food and Shelter. Through OFS and our own grass roots efforts, OPCA seeks to educate and inform elected officials and consumers about issues of importance to Pest Control Operators. We also are associated with the National Pest Management Association, NPMA. Through these organizations, OPCA stays current with issues impacting the industry and consumers.
Donate to our Cause
Help OPCA with our government affairs efforts through our membership in Oregonians for Food and Shelter. Contributions are optional, but we need your support to help OFS the fight to protect our industry! Our goal is $3,000 per year. Members are encouraged to donate $50. Click HERE to donate!
Find Your Legislators
Click this LINK to find your legislators. Take some time to get to know them and thank them for their service. You never know when they may need you to represent our industry!
Current Issues in Government Affairs
Stay tuned for Updates from OFS.
General Information, National Issues
“Mosquito Control and Why It’s Important to You”
http://www.backedbybayer.com/vector-control/resource-library
Pollinators and Bee Awareness
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the only national association representing
over 5500 structural pest management companies, is engaged in the following bee awareness
and stewardship activities: NPMA Pollinator Efforts.pdf
Pollinator Awareness Training Available Online: Over the last year, the landscape regarding pollinator issues has changed dramatically and honey bees and other pollinators have moved to the forefront. In response, NPMA has developed a Pollinator Awareness Training module to give you a baseline of knowledge about pollinators and the issues surrounding them. The course is approximately 25 minutes to complete, plus additional time to finish the quiz. This training is free for members, and upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate. Click HERE to register.