AZ Pest Professional Organization

What AZ Pest Professional Organization does

AZ Pest Professional Organization (AzPPO) is a Phoenix-based nonprofit professional trade association founded in May 2004 by four pest control operators to advance professionalism, ethics, education, and advocacy within Arizona's pest control industry. The organization serves licensed pest control companies, technicians, and allied vendors in Arizona through a tiered membership structure scaled by number of licensed associates, ranging from $83 for a single-associate joint membership up to $6,220 for companies with 301-600 associates, plus a $1,800 out-of-state tier and a $99 technician-only option.

AzPPO's core offerings include joint membership with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), an annual Great Western Conference, the Masterminds peer-to-peer mentoring program, certification training delivered through a partnership with Metro Institute, and recurring events including the Bugs N' Balls Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot. Sub-brands include the State 48 Political Action Committee for legislative advocacy, PestVets (a veteran support committee working with the DOD SkillBridge program), and PWIPM (Professional Women in Pest Management). Day-to-day operations are powered by the Wild Apricot membership management platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues (July 1 to June 30 renewal cycle), event registration fees, and PAC donations. The 2025-2026 Board of Directors is led by President Bill Bennett (Bill's Home Service Company), with Vice President Paul Davis (Patriotic Pest Solutions), Treasurer Greg Weatherly (Pest Friends), Secretary Chris Gillies (Rentokil-Terminix), and Past President Austin Burns (Burns Pest Elimination). The association has no parent company, no funding rounds, no disclosed financial figures, and no technology or AI products.

Name

AZ Pest Professional Organization

Legal name

Arizona Pest Professional Organization

Website

https://azppo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AZ Pest Professional Organization (AzPPO) is a Phoenix-based nonprofit trade association founded in 2004 that serves licensed pest control companies and technicians in Arizona through tiered membership, joint NPMA affiliation, advocacy via its State 48 PAC, and recurring education and networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Trade Association Services (Pest Management)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pest Management Services (IMAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Pest management association
• Pest control training
• Industry advocacy services
• Professional networking
• Certification preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from pest control companies and technicians based on number of licensed associates. Tiers range from $83 to $6,220 annually. Membership runs July 1 - June 30 with automatic renewal.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from conference registrations, golf tournaments, clay shoots, certification training, and other industry events. Members receive discounted rates.
3. PAC Donations: State 48 PAC accepts donations ($48 charter membership) to support legislative advocacy efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AZ Pest Professional Organization (AzPPO) is a nonprofit professional trade association providing tiered membership programs to licensed pest control companies and technicians in Arizona. Core deliverables include annual membership with joint NPMA affiliation ($83-$6,220 scaled by number of licensed associates), industry conferences and events such as the Great Western Conference, Masterminds peer-to-peer mentoring, certification training partnerships, legislative advocacy through the State 48 PAC, and specialized committees (PestVets, PWIPM).

Product overview

AZ Pest Professional Organization (AzPPO) is a professional trade association serving the Arizona pest control industry, not a product company. It offers a comprehensive suite of membership-based services organized around professional development, networking, advocacy, and industry advancement. The core offerings include tiered membership programs with joint NPMA benefits, annual conferences (Great Western Conference), recurring events (Bugs N' Balls Golf Tournament, Clay Shoot, Annual Meeting), peer mentoring (Masterminds), specialized committees (PestVets for veterans, PWIPM for women), certification training partnerships, and legislative advocacy through the State 48 PAC. The organization is powered by Wild Apricot membership management software for member communications and event registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• State 48 (PAC): AZPPO Political Action Committee - supports industry advocacy through $48 charter membership donations
• PWIPM
• PestVets

Products and services

• AzPPO Membership Programs Tiered annual membership for pest control companies and technicians in Arizona, priced from $83 to $6,220 per year based on the number of licensed associates. Includes member-rate access to events, advocacy representation, and joint NPMA benefits. Membership runs July 1 to June 30 with automatic renewal.
• Joint NPMA Membership
• Great Western Conference Annual pest management industry conference featuring exhibits, education sessions, and networking opportunities for AzPPO members and the broader Arizona pest control community.
• Masterminds Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Quarterly peer-to-peer mentoring program free to AzPPO members, where pest control business owners and senior managers share input and advice on shared operational challenges to help fellow members grow their businesses.
• PestVets Program Veteran-support committee program dedicated to making pest management an industry of choice for veterans in Arizona, providing networking, resources, recognition (including the David Cooksey PestVet of the Year award), and DOD SkillBridge career-transition support.
• Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) Affiliate group of NPMA dedicated to attracting, developing, and supporting women in the pest management industry through educational programs, resources, and peer networking.
• Bugs N' Balls Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament held every May to support the pest management industry's defense fund; open to AzPPO members and guests.
• AzPPO Clay Shoot Annual clay shooting event held every November, co-hosted with PestVets, supporting legislative efforts and the pest management industry's defense fund.
• AzPPO Annual Meeting Annual membership meeting featuring board of directors induction ceremonies, networking, and industry recognition.
• State 48 Political Action Committee Political Action Committee supporting the future of the Arizona pest control industry through advocacy contributions ($48 charter membership) and legislative engagement.
• Certification Training Program Certification training program delivered in partnership with Metro Institute, providing Certified Applicator (CA) and Qualified Applicator (QA) exam preparation classes, state certification exam administration, and fingerprinting services for Arizona PMD licensing.
• Legislative and Public Policy Services Government affairs and advocacy services that monitor the Arizona state legislature and the Office of Pest Management (PMD), post legislative updates, and facilitate member engagement with policymakers on issues affecting the pest control industry.
• Desert Defender Academy Training academy for pest management professionals offering continuing education (CEU) programs and educational sessions to enhance technical expertise and industry knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 member companies

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzPPO offers joint membership with NPMA, providing members with access to national resources, training materials, Small Business Toolbox, PestWorld conference, and unified industry representation. For over 75 years, NPMA has represented the interests of pest control industry members.
• Metro InstituteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMetro Institute provides comprehensive training for PMD license in Arizona, including Certified Applicator (CA) and Qualified Applicator (QA) exam prep classes, state certification exam administration, and fingerprinting services.
• PestVetscoreOthersAzPPO is one of few State Associations with a PestVets Committee. Mission is to make Pest Management an industry of choice for veterans in Arizona. Works with DOD SkillBridge program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Pest Management Association (NPMA): National-level industry trade association for pest management professionals. Directly comparable to AzPPO as the affiliate/parent relationship - AzPPO operates joint membership with NPMA, and both serve the same profession with overlapping value propositions (advocacy, education, networking). NPMA is the broad incumbent at the national level; AzPPO is its most relevant regional counterpart.

Others

• PCT Magazine (Pest Control Technology): Leading trade publication and digital media property covering the pest control industry, serving as a content/communication channel partially overlapping with AzPPO's newsletter and resource function. Comparable audience and information-services adjacency.
• Metro Institute: Provider of certified applicator and qualified applicator exam preparation, certification exam administration, and fingerprinting services for state pest management licensing. Functions as AzPPO's implementation/training partner, but also a partial competitor for member training spend.

Direct peers

• Florida Pest Management Association: Florida's state pest management trade association offering membership, training, advocacy, and an annual conference. Directly comparable to AzPPO in business model, member profiles, and product mix (membership tiers, CEU training, legislative advocacy).
• Texas Pest Control Association: Texas-based pest control trade association providing membership, training, conventions and advocacy for Texas pest management professionals. Closely analogous to AzPPO - same profession, same model, same geographic constraint.
• Georgia Pest Control Association: State-level professional trade association for pest control operators in Georgia. Closely comparable structure to AzPPO - membership dues, advocacy, conferences, certification training - serving pest control professionals in a single U.S. state with similar service offerings.
• Virginia Pest Management Association: State-level pest management trade association serving Virginia operators with membership programs, legislative advocacy, and an annual conference. Directly comparable to AzPPO in scope and offerings.

Emerging players

• PestWorld (NPMA Annual Conference): NPMA's flagship annual industry convention offering exhibits, education, and networking for pest management professionals. Adjacent/emerging player relative to AzPPO's Great Western Conference - competes for member attention and event sponsorship dollars at the national level.
• QualityPro / QualityPro Schools: NPMA-managed credentialing and quality assurance programs that certify pest management companies against quality, safety, and environmental standards. Adjacent to AzPPO's certification training function through Metro Institute; comparable as a credentialing/certification body serving member pest control operators.

Regional players

• California Pest Management Council: Industry advocacy body for California's pest management sector. Similar advocacy-and-education trade body serving pest control professionals in California; relevant peer for AzPPO given California's adjacency and larger pest management footprint for benchmarking scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AZPPO
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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