Bug Bytes Volume 12 Issue 4

Posted By: Glenda Lehmberg Bug Bytes,

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May 2, 2025 | Vol. 12 Issue 4
GPCA is dedicated to
 Growth, Professionalism, Community & Advocacy
GPCA Membership Renewals
to be sent via email in mid-May
New Members in April 2025
Company Member: Duncan Exterminating Company-Gainesville Branch,
Parks Pest and Termite
Education Member: Sharadkumar Mahta, Logan Waters, Matthew Duncan
Allied Member: Schooley Mitchell, Tactacam
 
Photo Contest Winner for 2025
Periodical Cicada-submitted by Matthew Duncan
A great shot of a cicada hitching a ride on the front of the Jeep.
Thank you to all who participated.  All Entries are beautiful and unique. 
See other submissions below which are amazing as well.


Black Widow Spider-Haider Ibrahim-
Flame Skimmer & Parasitoid Wasp-Wally Holden
Psuedomops Septentrionalis-Wyatt West
Carpenter Bee- Brandon Klein
Cicada-Stephen Evans
Was-Neil Faulkner
GPCA's Open House on April 25 was a blast! 
In recognition of National Pest Control Month.

Food Truck
Music
Prizes
Fellowship & Fun
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Corteva, Bell Labs, Amguard, Syngenta, SiteOne Landscape Supply


Hoping to continue more in-person community-building events this year.  

GA PestVets Veteran of the Year Award

The Georgia PestVets Veteran of the Year Award was created to honor a veteran who has helped strengthen the role of pest management. They are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry and to the communities they serve.
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE 

To support the Veteran Community you may purchase apparel, challenge coins, dog tags for the Fill the Flag campaign and lapel pins.   Go to: https://www.gpca.org/catalog/?SearchText=pestvet


Pesticide Clean Day - Fulton County
May 13, 2025 9am-3pm
Pre-Registration is Mandatory
Learn more HERE
Leadership Program UPDATE
The Leadership Program originally scheduled for this year has been canceled due to lower-than-anticipated participation.

We value your time and your engagement, and we are committed to offering programs that meet the needs and interests of our members. Your feedback is always welcome as we continue to plan future opportunities.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of GPCA.

Please let us know what type of Leadership/Business Training would meet your company's needs. Email glenda@gpca.org. 
 
Bob Russell Entomology Scholarship
The Georgia Pest Control Association is offering a $1000 scholarship to a student who is enrolled in the Entomology Program at the University of Georgia.
Apply Now

Glenn H. Burnett Scholarship
The Georgia Pest Control Association offers scholarship opportunities to a child of an Active or Allied Member in good standing who has been a member for at least 3 years.  See other details online.
Apply Now
Scholarship Submission Deadline: July 30, 2025
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