Since its inception in 2020, Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) has been at the forefront of transforming the Asian pest management industry. As the exclusive distributor of non-toxic pest management solutions for prevention and monitoring, GPA empowers Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) to focus on Inspection, Prevention, and Monitoring (IPM)—helping them manage pests without harmful chemical pesticides.
A set of five Pest Control Technology (PCT) Field Guides available from GPA
Advancing PMP Education: Launching Renowned Reference Guides
In October 2024, GPA expanded its mission by launching GIE Media Inc. (GIE Media)’s Pest Control Technology (PCT) Field Guides in India, marking a significant step into PMP education.
Today, GPA offers the following five essential PCT Guides to Asian PMPs:
- The PCT Field Guide for the Management of Structure-Infesting Cockroaches
- PCT Field Guide – Management of Structure-Infesting Beetles – Volume I: Hide and Carpet Beetles, Wood-Boring Beetles
- PCT Field Guide – Management of Structure Infesting Flies
- PCT Technician’s Handbook
- PCT Guide to Commercial Pest Management
These resources were soon followed by the availability of the acclaimed Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations (Truman’s Scientific Guide) (December 2025) and the 11th edition of the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control (Mallis Handbook) (January 2026).
Truman’s Scientific Guide To Pest Management Operations, Seventh edition
Why Reference Books Still Matter in 2026 and Beyond
Despite the abundance of online resources, physical reference books offer unparalleled value to PMPs:
- Comprehensive Content: Online pest control information is often limited, lacking the depth and breadth of textbooks such as the PCT Field Guides, Truman’s Guide, and Mallis Handbook.
- Ease of Access: Searching for intricate details online, whether via search engines or Large Language Models (LLMs), can be tedious and unreliable for technical information. Reference books remain the gold standard for in-depth knowledge.
- Essential Office Resource: Every Pest Control Operator (PCO) needs a comprehensive reference. The Mallis Handbook, while American in origin, contains universally applicable information and is unmatched in its scope.
- Academic Excellence: Truman’s Scientific Guide is the official textbook for Purdue University’s online IPM courses and complements the Mallis Handbook with practical, operational guidance.
- Focused, Distraction-Free Learning: Books allow for concentrated study, free from the distractions of hyperlinks, videos, and social media.
- Integration with Digital Resources: Modern editions, like the latest Mallis Handbook, integrate online resources and suggest search terms, bridging the gap between print and digital.
- Increasing Rarity: As publishing patterns shift and authors retire or pass away, foundational pest control textbooks are becoming harder to find. Some guides, such as the PCT Field Guide – Management of Structure-Infesting Beetles – Volume II and Rodent Control: A Practical Guide For Pest Management Professionals, are currently out of print with uncertain futures.
Eleventh edition of the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control
GPA: Making World-Class Knowledge Accessible in Asia
Through partnerships with GIE Media and Purdue University, GPA provides Asian PCOs and PMPs with access to these invaluable reference books. Clients from India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Australia have already benefited from prompt delivery via express courier.
Call to Action: Elevate Your Professional Expertise
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and credentials. Order the PCT Field Guides, Truman’s Scientific Guide, and the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control through GPA today. Payment is simple via SWIFT transfer, and all books are shipped securely via FedEx Express courier.
GPA understands the needs of the pest control industry and guarantees fast, reliable, and safe delivery. Plus, stay tuned, because GPA will soon launch cohorts for Asian PMPs to complete Purdue University’s IPM courses together, making professional accreditation more accessible than ever before.
Take the next step in your professional journey. Visit GPA’s website or contact us to place your order and join the growing community of Asian PMPs empowered by the world’s best pest control reference books.