AEPMA’s Updated Codes of Best Practice for Termite Management

The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) represents professional pest managers across Australia and provides consumers with information about pest control services. Established in 1988, AEPMA plays a central role in ensuring pest managers across Australia operate with professionalism, ethical conduct and technical expertise.

Termitrust Pest Control is proud to be an active member of AEPMA and welcomes these two updated industry codes of best practice for termite management. We are committed to upholding these best practices, adhering to AEPMA’s strict code of ethics and championing Australia’s pest management industry

Our membership influences how we:

• Train our pest control technicians

• Treat and manage pest infestations

• Deliver customer service and provide after service support

• Handle feedback, complaints and resolve disputes

Fun Fact: Our very own John Graham – Brisbane Termitrust Operations Manager co-authored the first edition of one of these codes of practice.

Which codes of best practice have been updated?

AEPMA has recently updated these two codes of best practice to reflect the latest thinking, technologies and methodologies used across the industry.

• Code of Industry Best Practice: Subterranean termite management
• Code of Industry Best Practice: Termite management during construction

What is the purpose of these codes of best practice?

AEPMA has developed these codes to define and promote what best practices for pest management should look like. In addition to best practices for termite management, they have also published codes of best practice on:

• Code of Industry Best Practice: Controlling bed bug infestations in Australia
• Code of Industry Best Practice: Rodent management
• Code of Industry Best Practice: Pest management in the food industry
• Code of Industry Best Practice: Prior to purchase timber pest inspections

These codes are based on the expert consensus, scientific research and industry experience of industry professionals and established pest control companies. They provide pest control professionals and consumers with a wealth of information, including pest biology, treatment procedures and health & safety considerations.

For more information, visit AEPMA’s website.