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02/10/2026
Register now: March 4-5 Premier Technician Courses
We’re excited to announce the next Premier Technician Program classes will be held March 4-5, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
If you’re ready to continue taking your career to the next level, please register for one or both courses today!
What is Premier Technician?
The NCPMA Premier Technician Program is designed for pest management professionals who are committed to the field and who strive to be experts in the industry. The Premier Technician program offers a continuous series of courses that will elevate your understanding of pest infestations from discovery to treatment. The Premier Technician designation will be awarded to industry professionals who complete eight or more Premier Technician courses.
In March 2021 we welcomed our first graduates to the Premier Technician program. For a list of NCPMA Premier Technicians, click here.
Each Premier Technician course is created to provide you with in-depth, hands-on training in the classroom and the field using state-of-the-art equipment. Each course is taught by top professionals and educators who will keep participants engaged and learning in unique environments.
Set yourself apart from your peers and show your dedication to your career through the NCPMA Premier Technician designation.
All NCPMA Premier Technicians receive:
- Listing on the NCPMA website
- Premier Technician logo for use on business cards
Topics
March 4 -- Bed Bugs
Featuring Jeffrey Zeiber (Accel Pest & Termite Control) and Lucas Carnohan (Pest Management Systems, Inc.)
March 5 -- Occasional Invaders
Featuring Chris Hayes (N.C. State University)
Where
NCSU Training Facility
4000 Chi Road
Raleigh, NC
When
March 4-5, 2026
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost:
$340 for both days
$195 for one day
**Returning students please bring your binders and field bags.**
Nearby Hotels (Please Note: There is no room rate for NCPMA for these events)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State
3741 Thistledown Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Town Place Marriott University Area
3371 Thistledown Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
