Objectives of the Board

The objectives of the Board are:

1. To set and maintain high standards in the Pest Control Service Industry and to promote professionalism in the Industry.
    

2. To review the regulatory mechanisms of the Pest Control Service Industry, make recommendations for the improvement of these mechanisms, and pursue the implementation of these recommendations.
    

3. To set and maintain standard industry codes of practice.
    

4. To advance the science and practice of pest control.
    

5. To set (advice government) the statutory requirements of Pest Control Service providers and their staff.
    

6. To secure the representation for the Board on their bodies, the functions and objectives of which either partially of fully fall within the scope of these objects.
    

7. To establish competency standards required of individuals to carry out the various work of the industry.
    

8. To monitor, inspect and regulate the activities of Pest Control Service Providers, Pest Control Operators and their assistants to ensure they meet the standards required by the Board.
    

9. To maintain a register of all Pest Control Service Providers together with such further information as the Board may deem necessary from time to time.
    

10. To receive contributions, fees, donations and legacies for the purpose of furthering the objects herein and to spend such funds in accordance with these objects.
     

11. To upgrade and establish the Pest Control Service Industry as a registered trade.
     

12. To set policy and administer all aspects of the Pest Control Service Industry not covered by the Act.
     

13. To do whatever may be necessary to achieve the objects set out above.
     

14. To work and liaise in close co-operation with SAPCA, and The Registrar Act 36 of 1947 and any other organization, institution or body to further the interest of the board.