CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERS
 OF THE
 UTAH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT ASSOCIATION
 
Mosquitoes are responsible for more human disease around the world than any other insect.  The pain and suffering caused by mosquitoes in many third world countries is not experienced in the United States because of a higher standard of living which includes mosquito abatement.  However, mosquitoes which carry no transmissible disease but are present in sufficient numbers to produce intense annoyance and distress to humans and animals are recognized as a public health problem.  Public health, more than the mere absence of disease, includes the right to an environment free of mental and physical discomforts that destroy its positive values.
 
Mosquito abatement provides services which are increasingly important to the health, welfare and progress of society.  Those employed in the mosquito abatement profession have the responsibility to render effective and professional service to humanity, in keeping with the standards of ethical conduct.  Therefore, in striving to advance and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession, the Utah Mosquito Abatement Association (UMAA) has established the following code to define the conduct and ethics due the profession. This code is binding on the membership of the UMAA. 
 
UMAA members will use their knowledge and skill for the betterment of human welfare.
 
Members will, at all times, strive to maintain the public trust, and advance the standards and principles established by the UMAA.
 
Members will cooperate in the exchange of information and technology for the growth and progress of the mosquito abatement profession and the UMAA.
 
Members will use an integrated approach to mosquito abatement whenever possible.
 
Members will not cause dishonor to the Association through their actions while representing the UMAA.
 
Members will promote solidarity, harmony and support among members and fellow workers.  They will not undermine, vilify, berate or otherwise intentionally injure the work, accomplishments, efforts or professional reputation of another member of the Association.
 
Members will help defend and morally support others against unjust claims and accusations.  They will defend the mosquito abatement profession and report to the UMAA Board of Directors any member acting in a manner inconsistent with the policies and guidelines set forth by the UMAA.
 
Members will not in any circumstance use their relationship with the UMAA for personal gain.
 
Charges of any violation of this code on the part of any member will be reviewed by the UMAA Board of Directors and may, with a majority vote of the Board, result in, but not limited to, censorship, loss of voting privileges within the Association, removal from committee membership and removal from membership in the Association.  Any potential UMAA member who will not swear to abide by this code of ethics will not be eligible for UMAA membership.