April is Pest Management Awareness Month Inform Customers About the Importance of Professional Services Protecting Property, Public Health & the Food Supply
April 24, 2026 | Vol. 16 Issue 4
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Celebrated Deborah Chambers on Administrative Professional Day. Thanks Deborah for all you do for GPCA!!
Farm Bill UPDATE We are asking members to take part in NPMA’s Voter Voice campaign to urge Congress to support Section 10206 of the 2026 Farm Bill. This provision codifies the EPA–state regulatory framework which provides certainty, consistency, and access to approved pest management tools needed to protect public health and property. Sending a message directly to your Member of Congress takes less than 5 minutes, and it lets them know what is important to their district and how you want them to vote on the Farm Bill. https://www.votervoice.net/NPMA/campaigns/136672/respond
SPCC Rule Change Resources
The Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission were amended on April 8th, 2026. Amendments were made to better align with changes to federal requirements, clarify where needed, improve consumer protection, and provide greater flexibility to Georgia structural pest control companies and pest management professionals.
The Structural Pest Division is providing resources to help pest management professionals understand these new requirements and is implementing a compliance period to allow time for everyone to familiarize themselves with the changes. During the compliance period, inspectors that observe practices in violation of an updated or amended rule will generally provide compliance assistance rather than issuing a violation, except in cases of egregious or willful noncompliance.
Structural pest control companies and pest management professionals are strongly encouraged to read the updated Rules of the Georgia SPCC and begin working towards compliance before the enforcement deadlines. After the enforcement deadlines, the new rules will be fully enforced. (taken from GDA website)
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Bob Russell Entomology Scholarship Application-Deadline June 30, 2026 See Details Glenn H. Burnett Scholarship Application-Deadline June 30, 2026 See Details
