Bug Bytes Volume 12 Issue 7

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May 23, 2025 | Vol. 12 Issue 7
GPCA is dedicated to
 Growth, Professionalism, Community & Advocacy
GPCA Membership Renewals
Invoices for Renewals have been emailed
Thank you for your continued engagement with GPCA
May 20, 2025 Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission minutes as provided by GPGA
Highlights:
  • License Renewals were emailed from GDA May 20.  All due by June 30, 2025
  • All information for Employee Registration Exam applications/applicants must be accurate or will be turned away from testing centers.
  • Monthly Job Report Guidance Document now available
  • Inside Buzz renewal information sent this week from the GDA
  • Commission to discuss new license category in response to EPA's discussion of reclassification of rodenticides to RUP.
CLICK HERE for Minutes
Rick Bell was recognized for his contribution to the industry at the Commission Meeting.  Rick will retire from Arrow Exterminators at the end of May 2025.
Thank you Rick!!
Summer Conference-Vacation with a Purpose 
GPCA Members ONLY


Monday PM, July 7
Exclusive Exhibitor Opportunities at Welcome Reception
Evening Social Event
Tuesday, July 8
Interactive 2 hr CEU Course w/Industry Leaders
PWIPM Brunch
Ice Cream Social at the Pool
Guardian Dessert Reception
Wednesday, July 9
General Membership Meeting/New Officer Induction
Beach Activities and Competitions
Finale Dinner, Casino Night and Kids-Only Party

Book your Hotel Room ASAP (limited space) and block rate ends June 13
Register NOW
 GPCA Guardian Shotgun Raffle
Random drawing to be July 8, 2025 at the GPCA Summer Conference
Guardian Dessert Reception


FAIR SLX De Luxe 600 Black 28 gauge Over & Under shotgun
Purchase 1 Entry for $25 or 5 Entries for $100
Winners DO NOT need to be present to win.
 
Two guns with the words with Springfield Armory in the background

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Participation Ends July 7, 2025 at 1pm
 
All are welcome to participate in the Raffle! 
To learn more about becoming a GPCA Guardian go to https://www.gpca.org/catalog/guardian-membership 
or contact co-Chair Walt Weinwurm at walt.weinwurm@envu.com..
Buy Raffle Entries
GPCA Visits Members in Augusta, GA
PIctured Above:
Region 5 Training: Thanks to Region Director, Johnny, Jury Pest Services and Co-Director, Brantley Russell, Knox Pest Control  This Region provides training monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. 

Just a few members at the meeting: Chad of Stokes Mosquito and Pest Services, Richard Isdell of A & R Exterminating Co, and  Jamey Smith, Forshaw.  
Pictured Above:
Brian Draht and MIchelle Bales of Terminix Services in Augusta, Jairo Arguedas and Shelby Pattison of Peachtree Pest Control of Augusta.

Debbie Brooks of Cingo in Augusta and Jeff Annis (former owner of Advanced Services).
 
It was a pleasure getting to see our members in the Augusta area. 
We love our GPCA family!
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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