Bug Bytes Volume 14 Issue 4

Posted By: Glenda Lehmberg Bug Bytes,

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October 24, 2025 | Vol. 14 Issue 4
GPCA is dedicated to
 Growth, Professionalism, Community & Advocacy
GPCA Unites at Atlanta United
 
GPCA Connecting at NPMA Pest World
 
PWIPM Breakfast and GPCA Executive Team
NextGen Pest Solutions and Northwest Exterminating.
Court Parker of Bug Buster was awarded the Crown Leadership Award Class of 2025. Pictured with Glenda, Neil Parker, Daphne Bertholf and Court Parker.

Alyson Gilleland of Arrow Exterminators was awarded the NPMA Woman of Excellence Award.  Pictured with Shay Runion.
Professional Women in Pest Management

Women in the Industry: Participate in the PWIPM Social Event at the GPCA Office on November 13, 2025 from 4-6pm. 
Register and see details.
GPCA Gives

Volunteer Opportunity at the Atlanta Community Food Bank

We want to get together to serve. Complete the registration below to participate!

Date
:  Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Time:   8:30AM-11:30AM
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the shift start time to check-in. Orientation begins promptly at the start of the shift. Late volunteers may be unable to serve.  

Registration Link:  https://acfb.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/GeorgiaPestControlAssociation

Location: Atlanta Community Food Bank  
3400 North Desert Drive   
Atlanta, GA 30344  

Service Area: Hunger Action Center
The Hunger Action Center provides a great hands-on experience in a diverse and social atmosphere. Groups and individual volunteers come together to inspect, sort, and pack quality grocery donations to prepare for distribution to nearly 700 partner agencies across Georgia.  

Volunteers Slots Reserved:  60

Dress Code: Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required, with sneakers or work boots recommended. Flip flops, Crocs, sandals, or heeled shoes are not allowed. Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting a bit rumpled. Some volunteers will be sorting refrigerated products. Please wear long pants and bring a sweatshirt or light jacket with you. In the event you are working elsewhere, there are lockers onsite to place your outerwear. 

GPCA is collecting coats for Veterans.  Bring donations to the GPCA office by December 3, 2025. Call 770-417-1881 before dropping off to ensure staff are available to receive your donations
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Coat Sorting will be on December 11 at the Arrow National Training Center. 
Let the GPCA staff know if you'd like to help out!
Recognize Super Stars in Our Industry
  • Veteran of the Year Award
  • Woman of Excellence
  • Outstanding Pest Management Professional
  • Administrative Professional
    Submit nominations by November 30, 2025
Award Nomination Forms
Hall of Fame Nominations

The GPCA Hall of Fame award is to honor those outstanding individuals whose passion for their industry and others have set them apart from the rest of the industry. Candidate must possess one or more of the listed criteria.

  • Employee of GPCA member company
  • Provides or provided outstanding services to the Industry
  • Active company or allied member
  • Dedicated career to Georgia pest management industry

All entry forms must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted and the decision by GPCA is final. All entries are confidential.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form
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