Rhodes started his business when he realized the need for distribution in the Midwest while working at Cook Chemical.
United Producers Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA)
United Producers Formulators & Distributors (UPFDA) brings pest control manufacturers, formulators and distributors together to advance the pest industry. Its mission is to effectively recognize the requirements and needs of customers and promote better cooperation and communication with government authorities.
Founded in 1968, membership in UPFDA is voted on by the board of directors.
UPFDA members meet regularly at their general membership meeting, held in conjunction with NPMA PestWorld, as well as UPFDA’s annual spring conference.
UPFDA plans to celebrate 50th anniversary at 2018 spring conference
The United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. It is planning an anniversary...
UPFDA meeting focuses on mosquito-borne diseases
PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Goddard captivates UPFDA meeting attendees with mosquito talk We must never forget the leathery lessons...
EPA finalizes stronger RUP standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing standards for applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) that are not available...
UPFDA: Growing membership and regulatory awareness
During the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) PestWorld event last month in Seattle, the United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association...
UPFDA spring meeting: Let the good times roll
Industry producers and suppliers at UPFDA’s spring meeting forecast continued growth for the professional pest management market. It’s time to...
UPFDA 2016 spring conference date announced
Save the date for United Producers Formulators & Distributors‘ Spring Conference. It will take place April 26-28 at the J.W....
White House Pollinator Plan: The Industry Responds
Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine asked three industry associations for their takes on the White House Pollinator Plan and its...
Roland Rhodes to retire on 88th birthday
On June 8, 2015, Roland Rhodes will not only celebrate his 88th birthday, but his official retirement from the pest...
UPFDA approves new logo
At the recent United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) spring meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., the board reviewed new logo...
RoadTrip Roundup: 2015 UPFDA Spring Conference
Pest Management Professional (PMP) Publisher and Editorial Director Marty Whitford and Senior Account Manager Michael Joyce were in Scottsdale, Ariz., April...
UPFDA welcomes two new members
BRASELTON, GA—The United Producers Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) welcomes two new members: • Tom Wright, owner, Pest Pro Academy,...