The Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) announced the addition of six new Master Technicians after an intensive two-day training focused on Rodents and Pest Flies. These dedicated professionals demonstrated exceptional expertise and commitment to advancing their knowledge in pest management.
The newest VPMA Master Technicians include:
- Sean Carter, Arthena Getrige, David Keffer, Ernesto Magoncia, and Debbie Perisastry, ACE – Accel Pest & Termite Control LLC
- Gary Hollers – Getem Services
The VPMA Master Technician program is designed to provide in-depth, hands-on training that equips pest management professionals with specialized knowledge in key pest categories. The recent sessions, held over two days, covered the biology, behavior and advanced treatment strategies for rodents and pest flies, ensuring that participants are prepared to tackle these challenging pests with precision and effectiveness.
To earn the master technician designation, professionals must complete training and demonstrate mastery in at least four of the eight specialized specimen groups offered by VPMA. This standard ensures that Master Technicians possess advanced expertise in multiple areas of pest control, enhancing their ability to protect public health and safety.
Andrea Coron, executive director at the VPMA, said in a release, “These individuals have gone above and beyond to enhance their technical skills, which ultimately benefits the communities they serve. Their dedication to continued education and industry best practices sets a high standard for pest management professionals across Virginia.”
About the Virginia Pest Management Association
The mission of the Virginia Pest Management Association is to promote ethical and environmentally responsible pest management practices among our members through education, coalition and professionalism to safely protect the general public.
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