Pest Control Technicians' School
Hundreds of North Carolina’s pest management professionals gather for the North Carolina Pest Management Association’s Pest Control Technicians’ (PCT) School each year. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
The four-day conference includes sessions and classes about the latest in pest management techniques. In addition, the NCPMA offers training and renewal classes for its Wood-Destroying Insects Report (WDIR) Accreditation program, awards the annual Technician of the Year Awards and inducts new members to its Hall of Fame.
The 2026 PCT School will be held Jan. 26-29, 2026, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center in Durham.
Please note that all individuals with Member Companies must be linked to the Member Company record in the database to show member pricing. Please reach out to info@ncpestmanagement.org if you experience any issues registering. We are here to help!
Registration
Registration for the 2026 PCT School is now open.
PCT Registration Price
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) | Regular Registration (11/20 - 12/20/25) |
Late Registration (12/21/25 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
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| NCPMA Member | $180 | $220 | $252 | $262 |
| Non-Member | $440 | $485 | $495 |
Structural Pest Control Certification Course
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) | Regular Registration (11/20 - 12/20/25) |
Late Registration (12/21/25 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
|
| NCPMA Member | $220 | $260 | $270 | |
| Non-Member | $420 | $460 | $470 |
WDIR Accredited Training Course
| Registration | |
| NCPMA Member | $305 |
| Non-Member | $510 |
President’s Reception
| Registration (through 1/25/2026) |
On-Site Registration |
| Included with General Program or Certification Program Registration | $65 |
NCSU Hands-On Training for Technicians/Spray School
| Early Bird Registration (through 11/19/25) |
Regular Registration (11/20 - 1/13/26) |
On-Site Registration |
|
| NCPMA Member | $99 | $120 | $150 |
| Non-Member | $169 | $190 | $220 |
Hotel
The 2026 PCT School will again be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center in Durham. The NCPMA Room Block at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center has SOLD OUT, but rooms are available at the nearby SpringHill Suites. Please click below to secure your room at the SpringHill Suites.
Hotel Address:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center
4700 Emperor Blvd I-40 #282
Durham, NC 27703
SpringHill Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
920 Slater Road
Durham, NC 27703
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center
Sponsorships & Exhibitors
If you are interested in securing a booth, please email Amy Ball at aball@firstpointresources.com.
Key Event Details
Event Dates: January 26-28, 2026
Location: Sheraton Imperial, Durham, NC
Exhibitor Move-In: January 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-Out: January 28, 2026, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
President’s Reception (for attendees and vendors): January 27, 2026
Early Order Discount Deadline: January 6, 2026
Advance Warehouse Shipping Deadline: January 14, 2026
Show-Site Shipping Start Date: January 26, 2026
Standard Booth Size: 8’x10’; Double Booth Size: 10’x20’
Services Provided by Southern Exhibition Services (SES)
Booth Equipment: Includes an 8' high black backdrop, 3' high black side drapes, table and chairs.
Available Rentals: Tables, chairs, stools, wastebaskets, stanchions, and other display equipment. Discounts (20%) are available for orders placed with full payment by January 6, 2026.
Labor Services: Installation/dismantle labor can be scheduled. Rates vary by time:
- Standard: $77.50/hour
- Overtime: $116.25/hour
- Double Time: $155/hour
- Additional surcharge for "Will-Call" services
Freight Handling and Storage:
- Advance Warehouse Deadline: Shipments accepted January 6-17, 2026.
- Storage fees apply for early/late arrivals or shipments exceeding 3 days post-show.
Important Policies
Payment:
- Full payment is required for services before delivery.
- Credit card on file is mandatory for additional charges.
- Tax-exempt companies must provide certification.
- When you e-mail SES your forms, please let them know you’d like to pay via phone or you’d like them to send you a link to pay. They don’t have an online registration system built and we want your card information to stay as safe as possible.
Cancellations: Rental cancellations after move-in begin will be refunded at 50%.
Material Handling Liability: SES limits liability for damage or loss. Exhibitors are urged to secure all-risk insurance.
Own Labor/Equipment: Exhibitors can use their own labor or equipment but must provide proof of insurance 30 days in advance.
Shipping Details
Advance Shipping: Address to SES warehouse in Roxboro, NC. Deadline: January 14, 2026.
Show-Site Shipping: Address to the Sheraton Imperial. Deliveries only after January 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Freight Rates: Based on weight and handling type (crated, uncrated, special handling). Example: Crated freight starts at $82.00 per 100 lbs (CWT) for advance shipments.
Contact Information
Southern Exhibition Services (SES)
Phone: (800) 882-7469
Email: Orders@SES.COOL
Event Program
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2026 Pest Control Technician's School. We will provide updates to the schedule as they become available.
2026 PCT School Tentative Schedule (as of Dec. 9, 2025)
| Monday, Jan. 26 | |
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Registration |
| 9 a.m. - Noon | WDIR Morning Session |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | WDIR Afternoon Session and Test |
| 9 p.m. - midnight | Melodies that Matter Karaoke Fundraiser |
| Tuesday, Jan. 27 | |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | Core Program for Structural Pest Control Course |
| 9 - 9:50 a.m. | Business Session |
| 10 - 10:50 a.m. | Business Session |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 5:30 p.m. | Core Program for Structural Pest Control Course |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | NCPMA General Membership Meeting |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | NCSU Updates, NCSU Urban Program Update and Student Award |
| 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. | P-Phase and W-Phase Updates |
| 5:30 - 7 p.m. | President's Reception |
| Wednesday, Jan, 28 | |
| 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | P-Phase Certification Training |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | P-Phase, W-Phase and Fumigation/Turf and Ornamental Concurrent Sessions |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 1:50 p.m. | Wildlife Session |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | P-Phase and W-Phase Concurrent Sessions |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | W-Phase Certification Training |
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. | WDIR Recertification |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | F-Phase Certification Training |
| Thursday, Jan. 29 | |
| 7 a.m. - Noon | NC State Certification Exam |
| 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hands-On Training Course |
