BugBytes Vol. 8 Issue 3

February 9, 2024

Posted By: Lydia Crabtree in Bug Bytes, Community, Industry News,

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February 9, 2024 ! Vol. 8 Issue 3

GPCA Donates $2000 to VEO

GPCA GAPestVets 3/16-VSG has donated $2,000 to the Veterans Empowerment Organization. This organization is doing the real work of helping homeless veterans transition into working life after service.

"Although some [GPCA Members] had visited the facilities serval months ago, the facilities were transformed once again. Tony and the VEO move at lightning speed and are making incredible things happen for our Veterans." Xavier Cugtnon, PestVets Committee Chair, said.

NPMA Continues to Push for Preemption

This week, NPMA staff partnered with Arrow Exterminators to host Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-1) at Arrow’s facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. Carter is the newly announced Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee. Thank you to Rick Bell and Team Arrow for their help with hosting and coordinating this event for the Congressman. Rep. Carter continues to be a champion of efforts to include a national solution to pesticide preemption in the upcoming Farm Bill.

Executive Director of GPCA Announces Change

Kelly McLendon, CAE, has served as GPCA's Executive Director for nearly two years. This week, Kelly announced her departure.

The Executive Board states, "We are disappointed that GPCA is losing Kelly as our Executive Director. Her positive imprint on our association will be felt for many years to come. The executive team is starting the process of securing a new executive director to lead us into the future. If you have a strong candidate for consideration, please email their contact and supporting information to Kelly@gpca.org."

"It has been a pleasure working with you all over the last two years. I was looking forward to many more, but unfortunately, I've had some health setbacks that make it impossible to continue as your Executive Director. I wish you all my best Going forward and hope to see you in the future," Kelly added.

McLendon will serve a 30-day transition period with her last day officially being Friday, February 23, 2024.

Wildlife Workshop IN PERSON - GPCA Office

Sign up today for the Wildlife Workshop being held in person at the GPCA Office in Norcross, GA. 6 hours of HPC are available!

TAP at Pest Control Insulation Acquires Pest Control Insulation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Pest Control Insulation, a specialty distribution company focused on blended, customized insulation products, accessories, and equipment for sale exclusively to the pest control industry. Pest Control Insulation’s national customer base includes some of the largest pest control services companies in the country. In 2023, Pest Control Insulation generated approximately $24 million of revenue. The transaction is expected to close within 30 days.

Robert Buck, President and CEO of TopBuild, noted, “Pest Control Insulation is an excellent addition to our Specialty Distribution segment. Their specialized fi berglass and custom blended cellulose products differentiate their service offering and their customer base includes a roster of blue-chip pest control companies.

“We are also excited that one of the owners of Pest Control Insulation is joining TopBuild where he will focus on the continued growth of this specialty distribution business throughout the country. He leads a strong and dedicated team, and we welcome all of them to our Company.”
Directly from the Press Release

Summer Conference Hotel Information!

Mark your calendars. Georgia Pest Control Association's 2024 Summer Conference will be held on July 8 - 10, 2024.

The Westin Jekyll Island

110 Ocean Way

Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527

Book your group rate for Georgia Pest Control Association 2024

Room Block expires on June 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm

RESERVATIONS

Individual Call-In Reservations: Individual reservations can be made online or by calling (912) 635-4545 (select option #1) or toll free at 1-800-937-8461 and referencing the GPCA 2024 Room Block.

Please note a couple of user tips and important details regarding your group RESLINK:

The group RESLINK is best opened in Chrome or Edge internet web browsers. Using alternate internet web browsers, i.e. Internet Explorer or Firefox will result in a “No Availability” or “Error” outcome.
A “No Availability” outcome will result if the requested room type is not available for all nights of the intended stay. Should this occur, try to adjust the dates of stay or select an alternate room type.
The start & end date may include pre- and/or post- group days (subject to availability) which may be different than the arrival & departure dates listed on the contract agreement.

Room Nights at the Westin will be as follows:

Island View: $269 per night

Partial Ocean View: $279 per night

Ocean View: $299 per night

Ocean Front: $329 per night

We have an alternate room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island. Reservations can be made by calling 912-635-3733 or 1-800-426-7866 and mentioning “Georgia Pest Control Association” to get the block rate.

Room Nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites will be as follows:

Double Queen Suite: $259 per night

King Suite: $249 per night

Standard Double Queen: $239 per night

More details to come.