Tennessee Pest Control Association

What Tennessee Pest Control Association does

The Tennessee Pest Control Association (TPCA), doing business as TPCA, is a nonprofit professional membership association serving licensed pest control operators and technicians working in Tennessee's structural pest control industry. Its functional mission is to provide pest professionals with current industry news, business information, product technology updates, legislative and regulatory intelligence, and technical and management training, while serving as a collective voice in shaping the structural pest control industry in Tennessee. The association is governed by a Board of Directors and committees, and operates sub-programs including PestVets (supporting veterans in pest control, with a Wall of Honor), the PWIPM Council (Professional Women in Pest Management), and recognition programs such as the Annual Industry Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award.

TPCA's product surface is centered on member services rather than technology. The core platform is a Wild Apricot-powered membership management system that provides a member portal, a self-serve online application ('Apply Online'), a searchable public member directory, email alerts, event registration, and the Pest Playbook blog. The association also produces an annual Summer Conference (2026 edition scheduled in Knoxville, July 22-24) with a Sponsors/Expo component. TPCA does not develop proprietary technology and lists the University of Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), and NPMA's Pest World 'Find a Local Exterminator' tool as its primary external resource and distribution partners.

TPCA generates revenue through three streams: (1) recurring annual membership dues from pest professionals who self-enroll online, (2) registration, sponsorship, and exhibitor fees tied to the annual Summer Conference and Expo, and (3) ongoing sponsorship revenue from product manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers targeting the Tennessee member base. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members and attendees are routed to online application and registration forms. The association's customer base consists primarily of Tennessee-licensed pest control professionals (members), with a secondary consumer-facing funnel that directs Tennessee homeowners and businesses to NPMA's local exterminator directory.

Name

Tennessee Pest Control Association

Legal name

Tennessee Pest Control Association

Website

https://tennesseepestcontrolassociationinc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TPCA is a Tennessee-based nonprofit professional membership association that provides pest control operators with industry news, technical and management training, legislative advocacy, awards, and an annual Summer Conference and Expo.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TPCA generates revenue through annual membership dues charged to pest control professionals who join the association. Members receive access to the latest industry news, business information, product technology updates, legislative issue updates, and technical and management training programs.
2. Annual Summer Conference & Expo: The association organizes and operates an annual Summer Conference featuring an expo component where sponsors and exhibitors pay for booth space and sponsorship packages. Registration fees for attendees also contribute to revenue.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: TPCA offers sponsorship opportunities for its annual Summer Conference and other events, allowing pest control product manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to gain visibility among the association's member base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TPCA is a nonprofit professional membership association serving Tennessee structural pest control professionals. It sells annual memberships and operates an annual Summer Conference with an expo, providing members with industry news, business information, product technology updates, legislative advocacy, and technical and management training.

Product overview

TPCA is a membership-based professional association for pest control professionals in Tennessee. The organization operates a unified membership platform (powered by Wild Apricot) that provides members with access to a searchable directory, annual conferences (including the 2026 Summer Conference), training programs, and industry resources. The association also administers recognition programs including the Annual Industry Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the PestVets program for military veterans in the profession. The product portfolio centers on member services, professional development, and industry advocacy rather than a technology product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PestVets: Program supporting veterans in the pest control industry
• PWIPM Council

Products and services

• TPCA Professional Membership Annual professional membership subscription for licensed pest control operators and technicians in Tennessee, granting access to industry news, business information, product technology updates, legislative issue coverage, and technical and management training opportunities.
• 2026 Summer Conference Ticketed annual industry conference held in Knoxville, TN (July 22-24, 2026) providing training sessions, professional networking, and educational programming for Tennessee pest control professionals.
• 2026 Summer Conference Expo Sponsorships Paid booth and sponsorship packages sold to pest control product manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers for visibility at the annual Summer Conference Expo among TPCA's member base.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPCA maintains a close strategic relationship with the National Pest Management Association, listing NPMA under Resources on its website and directing consumers to NPMA's 'Find a Local Exterminator' tool and pest identification guide. TPCA members benefit from NPMA's national-level resources, training programs, and industry standards, while TPCA serves as NPMA's regional representative in Tennessee.
• University of TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPCA partners with the University of Tennessee under its Resources section, providing members with access to university-developed pest control research, training materials, and educational resources. The University of Tennessee serves as an academic and research partner that supports TPCA's technical and management training objectives.
• Tennessee Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPCA lists the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a key resource partner, likely due to the department's regulatory oversight of the structural pest control industry in Tennessee. This partnership supports TPCA's mission to keep members informed about legislative and regulatory issues affecting their businesses.
• Pest World (NPMA Consumer Platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTPCA leverages the Pest World platform (operated by NPMA) to direct Tennessee consumers to member pest control professionals through the 'Find Local Exterminators' directory. This referral channel connects TPCA member companies with active consumer demand in Tennessee.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Pest Management Association: The national trade association for the U.S. pest management industry. NPMA operates the consumer-facing 'Find a Local Exterminator' referral tool that TPCA leverages and serves as the umbrella body for industry standards, training, and federal advocacy.

Regional players

• Kentucky Pest Management Association: State trade association for Kentucky pest management professionals offering membership services, technical training, and an annual convention. Operates a parallel service portfolio to TPCA in a nearby southeastern state.
• Florida Pest Management Association: State-level pest control trade association serving Florida pest professionals. Mirrors TPCA's operating model—membership dues, annual conference, advocacy, and member directory—within a different southeastern state geography.
• Georgia Pest Control Association: State trade association serving licensed pest control operators in Georgia with membership, training, advocacy, and an annual conference. Direct functional peer to TPCA in the adjacent southeastern state.
• Virginia Pest Management Association: State trade association serving Virginia pest control professionals with membership, legislative representation, and an annual industry event. Mirrors TPCA's playbook in a nearby southeastern/mid-Atlantic state.
• North Carolina Pest Management Association: North Carolina's pest management professional association providing membership, certification support, advocacy, and an annual conference. Functions as a closely comparable state-level peer to TPCA in a larger southeastern state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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