KPMB

What KPMB does

Stichting Keurmerk Plaagdier Management Bedrijven (KPMB) is a Dutch foundation established to manage a quality certification system for professional pest management in the Netherlands. It administers four certification modules grounded in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles: IPM-Plaagdiermanagement (company-wide, national standard), IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing (rodent control specialism, national standard), IPM-Houtbescherming (wood protection in historical buildings, developed with Stichting ERM), and CEPA-certified (company-wide European standard based on CEN 16636). The framework prioritizes prevention, monitoring, and non-chemical interventions, with rodenticides permitted only as a last resort, and the underlying standards are codified in documentation such as the Handboek IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing (HIK) and Certificatieschema IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing (CIK), currently at version 4.0.

The organization operates with a lean structure (approximately 9 staff: a director, an independent chairman, and secretariat) and generates revenue through three primary streams: annual participant fees from certified companies (deelnemers), annual fees from accredited certifying bodies, and ancillary training/examination income administered with RPMV and Stichting Groene Erkenningen. As of mid-2024, more than 300 companies held IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing certification, and all four KPMB modules are listed in Milieu Centraal's Keurmerkenwijzer. Certification is delivered through a network of three Raad voor Accreditatie-accredited third-party certifying bodies (Control Union Certifications B.V., EBN Certification B.V., and Kiwa VERIN B.V.), which audit companies against NEN-EN 17065 and/or ISO 17021 requirements. A public, searchable register on kpmb.nl enables clients and procurement bodies to verify certified providers by postcode and specialism.

KPMB's commercial and regulatory significance is anchored by government recognition: since January 2023, IPM-K certification has effectively been mandatory for companies applying rodenticides in the Netherlands, and agricultural businesses must hold IPM-KBA certification to use rodenticides on their own premises. The scheme is referenced by Ctgb, ILT, and NVWA, and is being formally transferred from Ctgb admission decisions into the public regulation Rgb (Regeling gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden) by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The foundation has fully repaid its legacy loans from NVPB and PLAN (originated ~10 years prior) as of December 2024 and maintains stable annual fees, signaling a financially self-sufficient, structurally entrenched position within Dutch pest management regulation.

Name

KPMB

Legal name

Stichting Keurmerk Plaagdier Management Bedrijven

Website

https://kpmb.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KPMB (Stichting Keurmerk Plaagdier Management Bedrijven) is a Dutch foundation that administers four Integrated Pest Management certification modules for professional pest management companies, agricultural businesses, historical building owners, and food sector clients in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quality Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)

Keywords

• Integrated pest management
• Quality certification services
• Pest management standards
• Rodent control certification
• Wood protection certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual participant fees: Certified companies (deelnemers) and certifying bodies pay annual fees to KPMB. Rates are set annually by the board and have remained stable year-over-year.
2. Certification fees: Companies pay certifying bodies for audits and certification. KPMB oversees the certifying bodies and manages the quality system.
3. Training and examination fees: Professional pest control personnel require training and examination (managed by RPMV and Stichting Groene Erkenningen) as part of IPM-K certification requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KPMB (Keurmerk Plaagdier Management Bedrijven) is a Dutch foundation that manages a quality certification system for professional pest management companies in the Netherlands. It administers four certification modules: IPM Plaagdiermanagement (company-wide national standard), IPM Knaagdierbeheersing (rodent control specialization), IPM Houtbescherming (wood protection for historical buildings), and CEPA-certified (European standard based on CEN 16636). Certification is delivered through accredited third-party certifying bodies that audit companies against KPMB's standards.

Product overview

KPMB (Keurmerk Plaagdier Management Bedrijven) is a foundation that manages a quality system with standards and regulations for pest management companies in the Netherlands. The organization offers four distinct certification modules: (1) IPM Plaagdiermanagement (a company-wide, National standard), (2) IPM Knaagdierbeheersing (a specialization in rodent control for rats and mice), (3) IPM Houtbescherming (a specialization for wood protection in historical buildings), and (4) CEPA-certified (a company-wide, European standard based on CEN 16636). These modules work together to ensure safe and effective pest control while minimizing environmental impact. The quality system is supported by accredited certification bodies (Control Union Certifications B.V., EBN Certification B.V., and Kiwa VERIN B.V.) that audit and certify companies according to NEN-EN 17065 and/or ISO 17021 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPM-Plaagdiermanagement: National certification standard for pest management companies
• IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing
• IPM-Houtbescherming
• CEPA-certified

Products and services

• IPM Plaagdiermanagement Company-wide certification module based on a National standard for integrated pest management, covering general pest control services provided by certified pest management companies in the Netherlands.
• IPM Knaagdierbeheersing Specialization certification module for rodent control (rats and mice) based on Integrated Pest Management principles. Required for pest management companies and agricultural businesses to legally apply rodenticides in the Netherlands since January 2023.
• IPM Houtbescherming Specialization certification module for wood protection in historical buildings, covering prevention and control of wood-damaging insects and fungi while preserving cultural-historical value, based on URL 5001 and BRL IPM-Houtbescherming developed with Stichting ERM.
• CEPA-certified (CEN 16636) Company-wide certification based on the European CEN 16636 standard for professional pest management services, enabling certified companies to demonstrate compliance with the European pest management norm.
• Public Register of Certified Companies Publicly accessible online register of certified pest management companies, searchable by postcode and specialism, with status indicators for active, suspended, and revoked certifications. Enables direct client discovery of certified providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 companies certified for IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing as of mid-2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Stichting ERM (ERM Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMB developed the IPM-Houtbescherming module in cooperation with Stichting ERM. This collaboration produced the Uitvoeringsrichtlijn (URL 5001) and Beoordelingsrichtlijn (BRL IPM-Houtbescherming) for pest control in historical buildings, respecting cultural-historical value.
• Milieu CentraalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilieu Centraal coordinated the development of a communications toolkit for IPM-Knaagdierbeheersing. All four KPMB certifications have been assessed and included in the Milieu Centraal Keurmerkenwijzer. Milieu Centraal also coordinated the national 'Voorkom een plaag, begin vandaag' campaign.
• Control Union Certifications B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited certifying body (CI) authorized to audit and certify companies for KPMB modules: plaagdier, knaagdier, houtbescherming, and CEPA. Based in Zwolle, Netherlands. Accredited by Raad voor Accreditatie.
• EBN Certification B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited certifying body (CI) authorized to audit and certify companies for KPMB modules. Based in Dordrecht, Netherlands. EBN took over certification activities from HEI B.V. as of March 1, 2025.
• Kiwa VERIN B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited certifying body (CI) authorized to audit and certify companies for KPMB modules: plaagdier, knaagdier, and CEPA. Based in Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
• Stichting Groene ErkenningensupportingOthersManages examination documents (schemas) for pest control professionals. Works with RPMV which administers theory and practice exams and maintains the register of continuing education points.
• College voor de toelating van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden (Ctgb)coreOthersGovernment body that assesses whether plant protection products and biocides are safe for humans, animals, and the environment. The Ctgb has designated certain rodenticides for which KPMB's IPM-K certification provides the compliance pathway. IPM-K requirements are embedded in Ctgb admission decisions.
• Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA)supportingOthersDutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority conducts inspections on pest control practices. Participates in KPMB harmonization meetings alongside ILT.
• Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT)supportingOthersDutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate conducts inspections on biocides and rodenticide use. Participates in KPMB harmonization meetings alongside NVWA.
• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)coreOthersDutch Accreditation Council accredits the certifying bodies (Control Union, EBN Certification, Kiwa VERIN) that perform audits for KPMB certifications, ensuring their work meets NEN-EN 17065 and/or ISO 17021 standards.
• Stichting Kwaliteitsgarantie Vleeskalversector (SKV)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKV and KPMB have launched a pilot for automated sharing of public data from the KPMB register, to streamline verification of IPM-K certification for the veal sector.
• PLA..N (Branch Association)supportingOthersBranch association for pest management. Representatives of PLA..N have served on the KPMB Board and College of Experts.
• Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (IenW)coreOthersMinistry of Infrastructure and Water Management is transferring the legal basis of IPM-K requirements from Ctgb admission decisions to the Regeling gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden (Rgb). KPMB is actively engaged in this regulatory process.
• PLA..NsupportingOthersJaap Jansen from Elis was nominated by PLA..N as board member, replacing Peter Traas (Traas B.V.) who represented the branch association.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC services major with broad certification capabilities across industries. Comparable to KPMB as a much larger, broader incumbent that could potentially build or host European pest management certification schemes, posing a long-tail competitive alternative.
• Kiwa: Large Dutch TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group operating across many sectors and serving as one of KPMB's accredited certifying bodies (Kiwa VERIN). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same certification market that also competes for adjacent IPM / pest scheme work.
• Control Union Certifications: Dutch-headquartered global certification body that is one of KPMB's three accredited certifying bodies and audits IPM modules. Comparable as a broader incumbent that operates industry-specific certification programs across food, agriculture, and sustainability.
• SGS: Swiss-headquartered global TIC services leader with extensive certification scheme management worldwide. Comparable to KPMB as a much larger, broader incumbent that operates industry certification programs and could compete for IPM / pest management standards stewardship.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC services group that historically audited KPMB modules (plaagdier, knaagdier, houtbescherming, CEPA) before exiting pest control certification. Comparable to KPMB as a broad incumbent in the standards/auditing market that has decided not to remain a peer in pest control.

Direct peers

• BPCA (British Pest Control Association): UK trade body for the professional pest management industry that maintains its own membership-based quality and servicing standards, including training and code of service requirements. Directly comparable to KPMB as another nationally scoped scheme/standards steward for the pest management sector.
• NPMA QualityPro (National Pest Management Association): US national pest management association's certification arm, offering QualityPro certifications for pest management providers. Directly comparable to KPMB as a national industry-backed quality scheme for professional pest control firms.

Others

• CEPA (Confédération Européenne des Entreprises de Pest Management): European-level industry association that owns and coordinates the CEN 16636 standard underpinning KPMB's CEPA-certified module. Comparable to KPMB as an adjacent / enabling organization in the European IPM regulatory and standards ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kpmb-plaagdierbeheersing

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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