Arkansas Pest Management Association works to increase awareness of our members’ services among consumers and promotes professionalism among members. APMA has an administrative staff and board. We provide avenues of communication at conferences, seminars and other special events.

On this Web site, you may view our bylaws, find out how a student may apply for the Lynn Hopper Memorial Scholarship, keep up on industry news and industry-wide events, and consult resources such as the National Pest Management Association and the Arkansas legislature. If you wish to become a member of Arkansas Pest Management Association, you may fill out an application form online under Join APMA. You can also view our Arkansas Regional Map.

Our Mission is to communicate the role of our members as protectors of food, health, property, and the environment and affect the success of our members through education and advocacy.

Administrative Staff & Board
Consists of: Executive Director, Secretary-Treasurer and a 10-member Board. Officers include: President and Vice President. Their work is directed by the Board which meets quarterly in the Victory Building in Little Rock at 1401 West Capitol Avenue. Members are always welcome at board meetings. We retain legal counsel and elect an Arkansas State Plant Board representative bi-annually. For more information about our Administrative Staff and Board, please see our Contact page.

Educational Opportunities are important to APMA. Members may attend quarterly General Membership meetings, held on specified Saturdays; one annual statewide Fall Conference; semi-annual Regional Training Meetings; bi-annual Legislative Day Luncheon; and the National Pest Management Association Conference. Specific dates are on the Calendar page.

Web Site information is a resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members-only sections of our professional Web site and links to additional online resources help you manage your business successfully and improve communications with consumers.

Conferences & Events are listed on the Calendar page and notice given by e-mail as well as by mail.

Resources are plentiful for members. You receive professional staff assistance, including legal counsel, contact with policymakers and regulators of our industry, training materials, newsletter materials, employee benefit information, and business discounts. Online resources are numerous on this site as well as on the National Pest Management Association Web site.

Networking Opportunities comprise an important APMA benefit. There are opportunities to network and serve the association as a board member and even as a member of the regulatory board that governs our industry in Arkansas. Networking with other members is easy when you attend the training meetings, state and national conferences.