Find a PCO

 

 

 

 

 

HOT NEWS FROM GPCA

GPCA Summer Conference

Plan to join your peers on July 18-22 for one of the best conferences ever presented by GPCA. Held at the beautiful Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida, this year's conference features presentations on Carpet Beetles, Pyrethroid Labeling, Formosan Termites, Food Safety Audit, Add-on Services and more!

Classes will be submitted for approval. We anticipate 5 hours HPC and 4 hours WDO. Some will qualify for IPM and PTX as well as some other categories. Check with GPCA office after June 14 for verification of CEU approvals

More details..

 

Training Opportunities from GPCA

 

Future Educational Events

 

Cram Day

Become a student again and CRAM for the state PCO exam. Cram Day -- June 14, 2012. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with instructor Jim Chase. Earn CEUs while you cram.

HPC - 3 hours

IPM - 1 hour

WDO - 3 hours

PTX - 1 hour

More Info here!

Call GPCA to register.

GPCA SUMMER CONFERENCE

July 18 – 22, 2012

HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT

Palm Coast, Florida

Call 1-877-834-8862 to make your reservation today.

Room Rates:

1 bedroom suite – main tower - $165

3 bedroom suite – main tower - $319

2 bedroom suite – villa - $225

3 bedroom suite – villa - $265

Education & Events Calendar

  • Click any highlighted date to see details.
  • Or, click any date for a list view of the events.

 


 

Upcoming and Recent Events

Proclamation Signing

A GPCA delegation, members of the Structural Pest Control Commission, and Georgia Department of Agriculture met with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to honor our industry through Proclamation.  Governor Deal proclaimed April as pest control month to bring awareness to all Georgia citizens about the valuable impact our industry has on consumer health, safety and property.  Pictured left to right front:  Randy Martin, Hometec Exterminating, Jimmy Allgood, Allgood Pest Solutions and Chairman of the Structural Pest Control Commission (SPCC), Connie Rogers, Assistant Director GPCA, Ted Veitch, Cook's Pest Control and Vice President GPCA, Laurie Padgett, Consumer Advocate SPCC, Governor Deal, Dennis Judy, Allgood Pest Solutions and President GPCA, Jeff Bodine Sinyard, Adams Exterminating and member of the SPCC, Valera Jessee, Executive Director GPCA, Derrick Lastinger, Division Director, Structural Pest Control, Ga. Department of Ag.  Back row:  Ted Lieb, Active Pest Solutions, Dr. Brian Forschler, University of Georgia and member of the SPCC, Skin Edge, GPCA Lobbyist, Rick Bell, Arrow Exterminators, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black, Chris Gorecki, Orkin Pest Control and member of the SPCC, Billy Skaggs, GDA Chief Operating Officer.

Profile Magazine

Profil April

This full-fledged magazine is published to bring GPCA members the latest news from the Association.

NEW March/April 2012 Profile Magazine

Profile Magazine Information & Advertising

New Supply Catalog Available

SUPPLIES, FORMS, STUDY MATERIALS

The Georgia Pest Control Association provides a catalog of materials that you need in your business.  From WDO forms, to service tickets, we have all this at a reasonable price.  Additionally, we have available study materials for technicians.  Orders are usually shipped within 3 business days.

 

 

Free training for GPCA members – EVERY MONTH

The 4th Tuesday of every month GPCA holds a training class at its office North of Atlanta.  Odd numbered months have odd numbered category – 29 HPC.  Even numbered months have even numbered category – 30 WDO.  Our speakers vary – one month it could be a chemical representative – another month it might be an approved trainer from a GPCA member company.

The purpose of the 4th Tuesday training is GPCA Members can get FREE HOURS. You always know there is going to be training at the GPCA office. You know it is going to be worth two hours credit.

Nonmembers - $25 per person.

Pre-registration is requested. Please park WEST of the marquee – near our building

Membership Benefits

 

GPCA members enjoy over 25 unique benefits, many offered by no other state pest control association.Read more. . .

 

Membership Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

New Service Tickets

GPCA has the new UNIVERSAL SERVICE TICKETS which may be used for residential, commercial or school applications.  It lists the 5 post-precautionary statements approved by the Commission as well as the specific areas, also approved.

GPCA is offering the two-part service tickets to its members.

  • Price includes Company information – up to 5 lines. 
  • No logo insert available. 
  • The ticket is 8 ½ x 11, NCR paper, perforated in sets of two.  (Sample shown looks smaller – but it is 8 ½ by 11!)
  • Price does not  include tax and shipping.  This depends on quantity ordered and shipping location.

For a sample ticket, call the GPCA office at 770-417-1881.

News from BugBytes

If you want to stay informed, check out the BugBytes.  It contains the latest up-to-date information about the industry.

Current BugBytes (May 15)

2012 BugBytes Archive

 

Sign up for BugBytes
Sign up to receive the latest industry news. Several times a month, GPCA sends out a digital newsletter to its members and their employees keeping them up-to-date on what's happening in the nidustry. The BUGBYTES also lists all upcoming training opportunities.

Email your information

Find a Pest Control Company  

If you are a consumer looking for a professional pest control company to help protect your home or business, you have come to the right place. GPCA members adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and effectiveness.GPCA, the premier pest control association in Georgia, is open to companies of all sizes from very small to very large.

Click here to find a PCO!

 

The truth about Lead Paint Poisoning

This brochure provides helpful information about lead paint poisoning. Download it now!

 

SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION

Click here for the Burnett Scholarship Application.

 

 


Georgia Pest Control Association - 2034 Beaver Ruin Rd. - Norcross, GA 30071
800-465-9827 - 770-417-1881 - Fax: 770-417-1419 - email
Site designed by Compelling Communications, Inc.

Scrolling Text provided by JPowered,com