What the GPCA does for the industry

Education, legislation and public relations are the primary concerns in our industry. Providing educational opportunities to help in daily work and enhance the professionalism of the industry has resulted in seminars held throughout the year (as well as the winter and summer conference). GPCA members are provided almost free training as part of their dues to encourage education. These seminars have included: fleas and ants, fumigation, business management, termite control, regulations, rodent and roach control and many others. In addition to the seminars, professional pest control technology courses are taught. The six week course is taught by industry professionals. Graduates from these classes are prepared to take the pesticide operators exam.

The winter conference at the University of Georgia in Athens has traditionally been an tense two and a half days program of education. In its 40th continuous year, the conference draws speakers from all over the United States to bring the latest and best technical information available to Georgia PCO’s.

The summer conference at a resort area provides the opportunity to learn and be with other PCO’s and their families. national speakers and special events highlight this four day meeting held in late July.

Legislative Day

Each year the GPCA plans a legislative day, with a pre-legislative briefing for our members. The Georgia General Assembly and our members meet for lunch to become better acquainted. This informal gathering has become an important and necessary GPCA function, especially since so many regulations and policies affecting the pest control industry are decided by our local lawmakers.

Profile

The PROFILE, GPCA’s industry publication, is mailed 6 times a year as a part of the dues. This publication provides information on governmental regulations which will directly affect the PCO in Georgia as well as technical material which will help the PCO in every day business. This magazine averages 36 pages color magazine with circulation of approximately 3000.