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Georgia Pest
Control Association
There are lots of prizes at the Athens Conference - some free - some raffled.
In celebration of our 60 Years of Educational Excellence, GPCA will be giving
away 60 gifts cards throughout the conference in varying amounts. Each attendee
badge will be numbered and the drawings will take place each day. You must be
present to win.
Raffle tickets are available at the GPCA Registration booth for $5 each or 3 for
$10. The drawing will be held on Thursday afternoon at the 2:15 break. You do
not have to be present to win.
Grand Prize - $750 Gift Certificate donated by Oldham Chemicals
that may be used on their products.
2nd Prize - Flat Screen TV donated by Forshaw Distribution
3rd Prize - Drill Donated by Hilti
GPCA Winter Conference
University of Georgia
Center for Continuing Education
January 13—15, 2015
Athens, GA
Message from the President
GPCA President, Jeff Dunn
Welcome to the 2015 GPCA Winter Conference - 60 Years of
Educational Excellence! Thank you for choosing to be a part of
this great tradition. We are especially excited about this year’s
conference because it represents a remarkable milestone for us.
This is the 60th anniversary for The GPCA Winter Conference at the
University of Georgia. Thank you for your attendance and on behalf
of the GPCA, welcome to the 2015 Winter Conference – 60 Years of
Educational Excellence.
Sixty years ago! That’s back when a new car was $1,900, a house was $10,950, a
stamp was 3 cents and minimum wage was 75 cents an hour. Also, Disneyland opened in
California, Dwight Eisenhower was President, and the first cans of Coca Cola were sold
(previously it was available only in bottles). During this year, the Structural Pest Control
Commission Rules and Regulations were completed and Richard Ray received license #1.
Now in its 5th year, GPCA was growing in both numbers and influence, and hosted the first
Winter Conference at the University of Georgia. The year was 1955.
2015 Honorary Co-Chairman,
Nancy Delany
We are proud to recognize Nancy Delany, our Honorary Co-Chair of the 60th GPCA
Athens Winter Conference. Nancy began her career at Arrow Exterminators in
April of 1996. She was a successful Million Dollar Sales Club Realtor for Harry
Norman and was first approached to consider pest control as an “alternate career”
by Arrow Chairman of the Board, Joe Thomas. Nancy began to learn the pest
control business from top to bottom. She has shared her time and talents with
many in the industry by learning the art of developing courses for approved
continuing education for both the GA Real Estate Commission as well as the
Structural Pest Control Division. She became a certified instructor and always
eagerly accepted invitations from colleagues to share her knowledge and knowhow
of the industry. Nancy is known for her work with WDO clearance letters for real
estate closings and showcased her unique position or bridging the real estate and pest control industries in order
to find common ground benefiting both industries and consumers. She has worked tirelessly for the GPCA serving
on the WDO Committee as a Co-Chair from July 2008-2011 and being recognized as “Committee of the Year”.
Proving it’s not all about real estate, Nancy also served as Region 4 Director from July 2010 to June 2012, and was
a proud and distinguished member of the GPCA Leadership Program in 2011. Nancy continues her love of this
industry and her many friends she’s gained along the way. We’re a better association because of her dedication
and commitment to excellence.
Whether this is your 1st conference or 60th conference, we are grateful to you for
choosing to attend. Please take full advantage of the different educational offerings that the
Winter Conference Committee has planned for this year! Your Conference Program has the
dates, times and places of the events.
Our Allied Members supply products and / or services to our industry. It is through
their generosity and support that we are able to provide such an event as the GPCA Winter
Conference. Please take time to visit with our Allied Members in the Exhibit Hall. Much of
the best networking and information sharing takes place in the Exhibit Hall. Thank you to
our Allied Members for your support.
Special thanks to our Winter Conference Co-Chairs Garry Adams, Stuart Sinyard
and Charlene Mertz and their committee. Our GPCA Education Committee, Winter
Conference Presenters , our GPCA Staff and Executive Board, all of whom have been hard at
work to provide you with a conference worthy of the name, 60 Years of Educational Excellence. These
individuals and I can be found here at the conference and at the registration desk. We are here to serve. Thank you for your attendance and support of GPCA.
In conjunction with our partnership with the American Red Cross, GPCA will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, January 14,
2015 from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM during the Winter Conference.
Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood in the United States, providing more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood
supply for medical emergencies and lifesaving treatment of chronic illnesses. Every unit donated saves up to three lives.
Georgians depend on the Red Cross and, because it is not a government agency, the Red Cross depends on support from the
public to continue its humanitarian work in our communities. They can’t turn heartbreak into hope without your help!
Please plan to make a lifesaving blood donation during the conference. Someone’s life may depend on it!
*All attendees who donate blood during the GPCA blood drive will receive a ticket to be entered into a special drawing for a
flat screen TV.
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Coordinates the training activities of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Training Center, where workshops on termites, bed
bugs, commercial pest control residential pest control and school IPM are held
Alyson Taisey
Multifamily Housing and Pest Control Problems, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Masters
Auditorium
Session will discuss the key people in multifamily housing, inspection and monitoring, identification, scaling the
response: managing expectations, taking control, evaluating effectiveness, documenting, and improving your
existing service
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Currently, Allie is the Certification Program Manager for the National Pest Management Association
Developed and ran the Stop Pests in Housing Program for the Northeastern IPM Center at Cornell University
Has worked for the New York City Department of Health, Modern Pest Services, BedBug Central and the National Center for
Healthy HousingAllie is a Board Certified Entomologist and is an active member of the Entomological Society of America and Pi
Chi Omega
William (Billy) A. Tesh
Moisture Control, Closed Crawl Spaces, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss reducing condition conducive to termites and fungal activity, the purpose, benefits, science
and installation techniques needed for a proper installation, performing both pre and post -installation termite
inspections
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Graduated with honors from North Carolina State University with a degree in Applied Agriculture (emphasis in pest control) in
1979
Member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at North Carolina State University and Pi Chi Omega
Serves as President of Pest Management Systems, Inc., a full service pest control company he started in 1984
Also serving as President of GroundWorks, LLC, PestOne, Inc., CrawlSpace Care Technologies, Inc., and Crawlspace Depot, LLC
Current President of the National Pest Management Association
Board member of the Greensboro Science Center
Previous posts include President of the North Carolina Pest Control Association (1987), President of the Greensboro Builders
Association (2008), and board member of the Habitat for Humanity of Greensboro
Adam Vannest
Training Manual Changes, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss the latest revision of the Georgia Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control
Commission Employee Registration Manual and insecticide mode of action and IPM
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Adam began his career with Northwest Exterminating as a sales inspector; he was rapidly promoted to a Service Center Manager, where he quickly gained recognition as a top performer
In 2012 he was promoted to the Director of Pest Services where he worked to expand pest service offerings
Adam currently holds the position of Director of Training and Technical Services for Northwest Exterminating, a company with
over 350 team members and services in GA, TN, SC and AL
Adam is a member of the Georgia Pest Control Association, US Green Building Council, Walton County Chamber of Commerce
and a Loganville Kiwanis member. Adam is Certified in HPC and WDO and is a LEED Green Associate
Ted Veitch
The New Georgia Waiver Form, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss conditions governing the Form, who can sign a Form II and when in regards to a pretreat, how
and when to implement a Form II on new construction, breakdown and discussion of the sections of the Waiver
Form, defined and comprehensive treatments in regards to the Form, what is required for explanations, the DCO’s
responsibility
Ted has been with Cook’s Pest Control for over 21 years. Ted has been a pest control and termite operator for the last 16 years
with part of that time having been in management
Ted is a graduate of the Georgia Pest Control Association Leadership Course (2005) and is a Past-president of the Georgia Pest
Control Association and Co-chair for the Industry Affairs Committee
GPCA attracts practically every supplier of product and service to the Georgia pest management
industry. Through the generous support of these allied members, we are able to continue giving
our attendees educational excellence!
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
BASF
Atlantic Paste & Glue
Brian DeChirico
11 Reed Grass Lane
Savannah, GA 31405
804/363-7525
[email protected]
John Dougherty
5705 Grand Reunion Drive
Hoschton, GA 30548
347/263-3700
[email protected]
BB & T
AMVAC
Patty Needham
PO Box 2190
Alpharetta, GA 30022
678/566-8087
[email protected]
John Boltin
2812 Saint Cloud Oaks Drive
Valrico, FL 33594
813/620-7606
[email protected]
Bayer
Bell Labs
[email protected]
Maria Miller
3699 Kinsman Boulevard
Madison, WI 53704
404/644-5150
[email protected]
Forshaw
Control Solutions
Blake Dotson
2637 Amicola Church Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
678/708-6538
LiphaTech
Sean Jurecic
1950 Hobson Court
Marietta, GA 30064
414-336-0801
[email protected]
Nisus
Charlene Mertz
2254 Hoffner Avenue
Belle Isle, FL 32809
407/375-6313
[email protected]
Oldham Chemicals
Tim Robinson
476 Flowing Wells Road, Suite G1
Augusta, GA 30907
800/825-6981
[email protected]
Residex
Shelley Moats
3823 Oakcliff Industrial Court
Doraville, GA 30340
404/694-6476
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tony Gugliuzza
65056 Wuerpel Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
504/247-5141
[email protected]
Syngenta
Dow AgroSciences
MGK
Larry Stretz
465 Jamestown Road
Cookeville, TN 38501
931/528-2763
[email protected]
Eunice Hall
4290 Bells Ferry Road
PMB 641, Suite 106
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770/592-2193
[email protected]
Target Specialty Products
Gold Sponsors
Ensystex
Mike D’Amico
3400 Towne Point Drive, Suite 170
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770/370-1509
Univar
Jill Settle
2180 Irvindale Drive
Chamblee, GA 30341
770/986-7600
[email protected]
Dan Hill
1878 Shaker Falls Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
866/863-7149
[email protected]
FMC
Bruce Ryser
9703 Cypress Pond Avenue
Tampa, FL 33647
813/973-2378
[email protected]
Bronze Sponsors
Brian Cope
31 Westside Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
843/697-8954
Rob Cooper
3732 Cook Boulevard, Suite 103
Chesapeake, VA 23323
678/245-9104
[email protected]
Zoecon
Steve Sullivan
2136 Sugar Maple Lane
Acworth, GA 30101
404/971-2556
[email protected]
Glen Ramsey
Filth Flies, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss basic biology and habits (housefly, stable fly, blowfly, fleshfly, cluster fly), inspection, cultural control,
mechanical control and chemical control
Brandon Ansley
Mock Trial, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss termite damage, treatment issues and possible legal action
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Currently leads the HVAC Division at Northwest Exterminating
Served as President of Pest Control Insulation, LLC (PCI)
Past Associate in the business litigation practice group at King and Spalding, LLP
Brandon received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia where he graduated Cum Laude. He received his Bachelor
of Business Administration degree, Magna cum Laude, from The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina, and was a top 20
leader in the Corps of Cadets
David Ardis
Moisture Control, Vents, Wednesday January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss problems with moisture, the signs of moisture, ways to control moisture, passive and active
ventilation systems and the number of powered vents needed
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 David is a Territory Sales Manager for Air Vent, Inc., the parent company of Temp-Vent Corporation
David has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina
Has specialized in crawl space ventilation since 2003
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Dr. Clay Scherer. Ph.D.
Ant Control, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss how ant behavior impacts PMP treatment success; when/how baits can and cannot be used in ant
management, and a review of recent research on new ant management technologies/protocols
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Douglas R. Barnes
Commercial Pest Management in Food Grade Facilities, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Masters
Auditorium
Session will discuss Knowledge of many aspects in the pest control industry, Quality Program and Client Communication
Leadership and Business/Developing & Nurturing Your PCO Team, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 2:45 –3:45 p.m.,
Room R
Session will discuss Self-evaluation, Leadership Competencies and Behaviors, Vision, Goals & Plan Implementation
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President and founder of Strategic Industries, LLC, head-quartered in Alpharetta, GA
Started in Pest management industry in 1984
Prior to founding Strategic Industries in 1999, he worked for two national commercial pest management companies
Enjoys golfing and contributes an active role in his company and the Georgia Pest Control Association
Training Manager at Arrow University
Georgia Nuisance Wildlife Trapper
11+ Years industry experience
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Prior to his current position as the middle Georgia inspector, Kenny spent 22 years in the pest control industry as a technician,
certified in both WDO and HPC categories in the state of Georgia
Has been with the Georgia Department of Agriculture since 2000
Dr. Dan Suiter, Ph.D.
HPC ID Lab, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m., and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Room Q
Session will discuss stored product pests, cockroaches, ants, blood feeders, stinging pests and occasional invaders
WDO ID Lab, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., and 1:15 –2:15 p.m., Room Q
Session will discuss Native Sub Termites, Formosan Subterranean, Lyctine Powderpost Beetle, Anobiid Powderpost
Beetle and Wood Borer adults
Challenging Termite Control, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss changing times, inspections, and trouble shooting
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Vice President of Government Affairs/Arrow Exterminators
37 years in the industry, 26 of which with Arrow Exterminators
Rick is proud to be a past president and honored to be included in the GPCA Hall of Fame
During his 20 year career in the pest control industry, Bodine has been very involved in both the Georgia Pest Control Association and
the Structural Pest Control Commission, He served as President in 2000, is currently Co-chair of the Legislative Committee and a GPCA
Guardian. In 2006he was appointed to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, and continues to serve in that capacity
Bodine also serves in many local and civic organizations including the Dougherty County Commission, the Dougherty Area Regional
Transportation System, Dougherty County Payroll Development Authority, Trustee of Leadership Georgia, Trustee of Darton College,
Board member of Suntrust Bank, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, Board member of Georgia Department of
Natural Resources and the Governor’s Military Affairs Coordinating Committee
Kenny Spradley Common Violations in WDO, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss common violations on WDO treatments and new WDO rules
Rick Bell
PCOs and Legislation, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
Session will discuss an IMP approach to legislation, an acceptable threshold, stocking your network/grassroots toolbox,
relationships with policy makers. Cultivating, nurturing, and fostering these relationships, and how you help them do
their jobs more effectively, and contacting your legislators to be a willing source of information
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Earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida, followed by Masters and Ph.D. in Entomology
at the University of Florida
Working in Urban Pest Management for 18 years
Currently serve as the Technical Services Manager for Southeast US for Syngenta
Efforts have focused on new product development for the pest control industry including Advion, Arilon, Altriset and Zyrox
technologies
Plays a key role in continuing to develop proper IPM plans for schools across the US
Jeff “Bodine” Sinyard
PCOs and Legislation, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
Session will discuss an IMP approach to legislation, an acceptable threshold, stocking your network/grassroots toolbox,
relationships with policy makers. Cultivating, nurturing, and fostering these relationships, and how you help them do
their jobs more effectively, and contacting your legislators to be a willing source of information
Maria Basting
How to Train your Staff, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:45 p.m.—3:45 p.m., Room R
Session will focus on training your office administrator staff.
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Glen is an Entomologist and Technical Specialist with Allgood Pest Solutions
Received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Entomology from the University of Georgia
Selected as the Outstanding Master’s Student from the Georgia Entomological Society in 2009 and University of Georgia, Department
of Entomology, Outstanding Master’s Student for Outreach and Service in 2008
A professor in the Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, currently involved in the development of extension, research,
and education programs
Len Land
Unloved Homes, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30 0 3:30 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss the pros and cons of dealing with Realtors, ways to overcome Realtors’ objections to using the
WIIR form, the rules around the use of an official WIIR, issues faced when inspecting foreclosed homes, the potential for
other pest infestations (rats, mice, roaches and squirrels) when inspecting vacant foreclosed homes, new guidelines for
conditions conducive and how it may affect your ability to issue a WIIR, ways to educates the real estate industry of the
importance of obtaining a WIIR
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Owner and CEO of a small market company with 13 employees
Past Georgia Pest Control Association Region Director
Past Georgia Pest Control Association Chaplain
Ordained Baptist Minister
Current Co-chair of the GPCA Education Committee
Graduate of the GPCA Leadership Class (2001), and the GPCA Train the Trainer
Derrick Lastinger
Sensitive Accounts, Nursing Homes/Schools and Transportation, Wednesday,
January 14, 2015, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss risk of health issues vs. risk of product, service or pest; mental health reaction to pests and products,
product selections; elderly individual issues relating to pest control; and service protocols for sensitive accounts. Also
being discussed are regulatory requirements, common violations and remediation
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Educating Your Staff – Train the Trainer Gang of 4, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
This session focuses on how to take the information obtained at conferences and take it back to your employees so they
can effectively implement the plans necessary to keep your company in compliance
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Graduated from Auburn University in Agricultural Sciences
Masters of Science degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University
Currently serves as Chief of Human Resources Officer for Arrow Exterminators
Named “Impact Player of the Year” , 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, along with her team members
Recipient of the “Jeff Singley Leadership Award”
Has served as the Georgia Pest Control Association Leadership Chairman and the Education committee co-chair for several years.
Shay currently serves as the Association’s Vice President
Member of the Board of Visitors for Truett McConnell College
Ph.D. in Entomology, Clemson University, 1988
Research interests in baiting strategies for ants and termites, as well as control strategies for bed bugs
Professional society activity : Entomological Society of America and South Carolina Entomology Society
Wesley Burton
Common Violations in WDO, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss common violations on WDO treatments and new WDO rules
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With the Georgia Department of Agriculture since 2001
Is the Compliance Specialist and Field Supervisor with the Structural Pest Section
Certified in the category of Wood Destroying Organisms and House Pest Control in the state of Georgia
Jim Chase
Preventing Problems with a Structural Fumigation, Thursday, January 15, 2015,
1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Room J
Session will discuss the purpose of fumigation, killing the target pest(s), the impact of weather, no damage and/or loss
to property, avoiding injury and problems with pets and compliance with regulatory requirements
Calculating the Correct Dosage of Vikane Fumigant, Thursday, January 15, 2015,
2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Room J
Session will discuss what is needed to calculate the proper dosage to use in a Vikane fumigation, use of a Fumiguide B,
exercises using the Fumiguide B and the
Fumiguide Electronic Calculator
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29 Years with Orkin, Inc.
International Technical and Training Director, providing all technical resources and training for all international operations for Orkin
Co-Authored the IPM Recommended Practice book for the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services
Recognized by PCT magazine in 2003 as one of the Top 40 under 40 for his contributions to the industry
Shay Runion
Mock Trial, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss termite damage, treatment issues and possible legal action
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After graduating from the North Georgia College and State University in 1996, Derrick began his career with the Georgia Department
of Agriculture
Director of the Structural Pest Control Section for the Georgia Department of Agriculture
Vice Chair of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Past-president of the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO)
Frank Meek
Natural Disasters and How Pest Management Helps, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m., Mahler
Auditorium
Frank’s session will look at past natural disasters and how pest management played a role
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Dr. Eric P Benson, Ph.D.
Beetles, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss wood-boring beetles and other wood related insect pests
Masters degree in Entomology at Auburn
24 years with Terminix, retiring in December, 2014
Member of an entomologist team that surveyed the diversity of termites in North, Central & South America for 23 years
Has a termite named after him : Cryptotermes chasei
Hal Coleman
Educating Your Staff – Train the Trainer Gang of 4, Thursday,
January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
This session focuses on how to take the information obtained at conferences and take it back to your employees so they
can effectively implement the plans necessary to keep your company in compliance
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Graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in entomology
Involved in the pest control industry for over 40 years
Served 10 years as a state inspector, 6 years in sales and service, and 18 years as an owner/operator
Past President of the Georgia Pest Control Association
Dr. Keith S. Delaplane, Ph.D.
Pollinators, Colony Collapse and Target Pests, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will cover the economic and ecologic importance of pollinators, the current state of pollinators and the factors
involved in their decline as well as conserving and protecting pollinators.
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Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 1989
Professor of Entomology, Athens campus
Scott Eubanks
Challenging Termite Control, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m. Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss changing times, inspections, and trouble shooting
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14+ Years dedication to Northwest Exterminating
21+ Years experience in all phases of the termite and pest control industry including management, sales and service
Past GPCA President
Member of the NPMA WDO Committee
Ray Johnson
The Future of Pest Control, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss which pest will drive your future, drones or robots as technicians, mosquitos, urban wildlife
management, other trends and outlook for our future, and new equipment
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Dr. Brian Forschler, Ph.D.
Urban Entomology Update, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss ongoing research projects, information that should assist the industry by developing decision criteria
toward implementation of IPM practices suitable for termite management, progress from ongoing product performance
tests and what the researchers think works best
Dr. Susan C. Jones, Ph.D.
Bed Bug Resistance, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.,
Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss the worldwide resurgence of bed bugs, bed bug biology and integrated pest management strategies
Training Manual Changes, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss the latest revision of the Georgia Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Commission
Employee Registration Manual and insecticide mode of action and IPM
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23 years as Principle Investigator for the Household and Structural Entomology Research Program
Taught courses on Urban Entomology and IPM for over 14 years
Chair person for the Termiticide Scientific Review Panel
Member of the ASPCRO Termiticide Label Review Committee
Member of the Georgia Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Commission
Has cooperative research agreements with Madihol University in Bangkok, Thailand and the Vietnam Academy for Water Resources
in Hanoi, Vietnam
Author of over 100 scientific and popular press articles on termites and other household and structural insect pests
Chris Gorecki
PCOs and Legislation, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
Session will discuss an IMP approach to legislation, an acceptable threshold, stocking your network/grassroots toolbox,
relationships with policy makers. Cultivating, nurturing, and fostering these relationships, and how you help them do
their jobs more effectively, and contacting your legislators to be a willing source of information
Guidance Documents and Ventilation, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss ventilation requirements, Georgia Form II requirements, pesticide use records, re-certification
training, production of records, vehicle marking with city name business is located, control measures for termite treatments, DNR regulations, Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Reports, “No Treatment” termite contracts, pesticide
container labeling, registered employee training deadline and language updating and housekeeping
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Training Manager for Arrow Exterminator’s Arrow University
5 1/2 Years industry experience
Georgia Certified Operator
Education degree from Fairmont State, West Virginia
Director of Education and Quality Assurance with Allgood Pest Solutions
34 years of industry experience
Past President of Georgia Pest Control Association and member of the Hall of Fame
Named Outstanding West Virginian (1981) by Governor John D. Rockefeller, IV
Christy Kuriatnyk
Bed Bugs and Public Health: Georgia Stats, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Masters
Auditorium
Session will discuss Georgia/U. S. statistics on bed bugs, bed bug history and prevalence, perceptions about bed bugs in
hotels and homes, resources to deal with bed bugs, misinformation and vital parts of a bed bug control program
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Controlling Nuisance Pests: Occasional Invaders, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Masters
Auditorium
Session will discuss identification and habits of some occasional invaders and the integrated pest management strategies
Profession in the Entomology Department at the Ohio State University and is the OSU Extension state specialist on household and
structural insect pests
Dr. Jones was a research entomologist with the USAD – Forest Service from 1981 –1995
Has published over 100 papers in scientific journals, proceedings and trade magazines
Co-edited the Entomological Society of America’s Handbook of Household and Structural Insect Pests (2000)
Past member of the NPMA Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force and the Ohio Bed Bug Work-group
Dennis Judy
Educating Your Staff – Train the Trainer Gang of 4, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
This session focuses on how to take the information obtained at conferences and take it back to your employees so they
can effectively implement the plans necessary to keep your company in compliance
Vice President of Government Relations & Environmental Stewardship for Rollins, Inc., overseeing Technical Services, Quality
Assurance, Termite Damage Claims, Safety and Procedures
Appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, serving his 3 rd term and is currently
the Chairman of the Commission
Over 27 years of experience in the pest control industry
Alyson Gilleland
How to Train Your Staff, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:45 p.m. — 3:45 p.m., Room R
This session will focus on training the Administrators in your office
Ray started the Johnson Pest Control in Sevierville, TN 1984
First Tennessee company to achieve the QualityPro Seal of Approval and QualityPro Schools and GreenPro designation
Past-president of NPMA, the Tennessee Pest Control Association, the East Tennessee Pest Control Association and the Sevierville
Rotary Club
Created the Appointment Confirmation Email System (ACES) for business
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Holds a Master’s of Science degree in Science in Public Health and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from Kent State University
Christy was appointed a member of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission in April of 2014, representing the Georgia Department of Public Health
Is a registered Environmental Health Specialist, Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, a Certified Healthy Homes Specialist and Registered Sanitarian
Christy established the Georgia Healthy Homes Coalition and is the current Director of the Georgia Health Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program for DPH
In 2009, Christy was honored in Washington DC as the National Navy Spouse of the Year and received a Congressional Record due to
her outreach efforts in lead poisoning prevention and child safety
Dr. Nancy C. Hinkle, Ph.D.
Fleas and All They Touch, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss flea biology, behavior, and control to include indoors, outdoors and on –host; ectoparasites and
disease and fleas in the larger context of pest management
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Dr. Hinkle is Georgia’s Medical-Veterinary Entomologist; her research involves pests of livestock, poultry, pets and other animals
Taught at the University of California for 9 year
Authored the flea section of the latest Mallis’ Handbook of Pest Control and the “Fleas” chapter for the World Health Organization’s
Public Health Significance of Urban Pests; and chapters in several other books you won’t find in your local library
Eric Hobelmann
Dow Fumigation Stewardship, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room J
Session will discuss Vikane® labeling changes, 2015 Stewardship policy, the “big four” key safety elements, quality
assurance reviews, shipping paper update, cylinder handling, hazard communication training and new SDSs, safe use of
ladders and an emergency scenario review
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Born and raised into family’s pest control business which was started in 1946
Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida in 1985
Dow AgroSciences Technical sale rep for Vikane® and ProFume® for the six southeastern US states
Hobbies include baseball, gardening and lobstering
Craig Goodwin
Educating Your Staff – Train the Trainer Gang of 4, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room R
This session focuses on how to take the information obtained at conferences and take it back to your employees so they
can effectively implement the plans necessary to keep your company in compliance
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Elmer Gray
Mosquito Management, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss the classification and biology, IPM principles, larviciding and adulticiding, and public relations
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Scot Hodges
Family Feud, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss termite biology and behavior, termite species, termite inspections, tools for the job and review of
construction types
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Associate Certified Entomologist
Director of Learning Technology, Arrow Exterminators
22 years experience in the industry
James W. “Wally” Holden
Defined Soil Treatments, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss what a Defined Soil Treatment is, Defined Soil Treatment rules and the Termidor SC label,
documentation
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Terminix Technical Specialist serving the state of Georgia Pest Control Association
Started out as a termite tech with Swat, Inc. in 1979; joined Terminix is 2001 as a Service Manager
35 years in the pest control industry
Mentored by Jim Chase and is one of a handful of industry trained Board Certified Entomologists
Co-instructor of the Georgia Pest Control Association ACE Exam Cram program
Tom “TJ” Jarzynka
Rodent Control, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss Norway Rats, Roof Rats and Mice, biology, behavior, exclusionary techniques, trapping, baiting (to
include label change review)
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Served in the pest management industry for 33 years
Began his career with Massey Services, Inc. in 2000 as Commercial Sales Manager, has held General Manager and Division Manager
positions and is currently the Senior Director of Pest Prevention/Quality Assurance
Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) certification through the American Entomological Society and has partnered with the
University of Florida’s Entomology Department to hose ACE preparation classes and examinations
Key driver in developing and gaining a patent for the process used in the Massey Services bed bug heat remediation program
32 Years experience with Orkin, LLC and Rollins, Inc.
Retired in July 2014 as Senior Director, Training and Administration
GPCA Education Committee co-chairman
GPCA Hall of Fame member
Received Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Masters of Agriculture Degree, specializing in medical and veterinary entomology
from Clemson University and has served as a medical and veterinary entomologist with the University of Georgia Department of
Entomology, for the past 15 years
Is an active member of the American Mosquito Control Association and the North American Black Fly Association
Serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Mosquito Control Association and on the Executive Committee of the University of
Georgia Staff Council
Alan Harlan
Ventilation Standards, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 2:45 –3:45 p.m., Mahler Auditorium
Session will discuss the conducive conditions, control measures, international residential code, as well as other
considerations
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A native Atlantan, Alan has 23 years in the pest management industry
Employed by BACO Exterminating Services; the last 17 years at Technical & Training Director
Involved in many community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America and community theatre
Dr. Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Sensitive Accounts, Nursing Homes/Schools and Transportation, Wednesday,
January 14, 2015, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Masters Auditorium
Session will discuss risk of health issues vs. risk of product, service or pest; mental health reaction to pests and products,
product selections; elderly individual issues relating to pest control; and service protocols for sensitive accounts. Also
being discussed are regulatory requirements, common violations and remediation
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Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Georgia and serves as Orkin’s Director of Technical Services
A member of the National Pest Control Association, the Georgia Pest Control Association and the Entomological Society of America
Ron is also an Adjunct Professor at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA
James Harron
Mystery Talk (Where the Heck Are We Going To Be in 2020?), Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Mahler
Auditorium
Session will discuss greatest challenges to be faced by PMPs in the next several years. Fewer products to use and will
they work as well as those we currently have? What about regulations and the regulatory climate; are we prepared for
what is coming? Insights into what the future has in store for us.
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Holds a degree in Entomology from the University of Georgia
Prior to Jim’s position as a Training Specialist for (the) Rollins (Training Center), he served over 32 years with the Georgia Department
of Agriculture
He was director of the Department’s Structural Pest Control Division
Served as Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Past-president of the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO)
CONFERENCE AGENDA - AT A GLANCE
All
HPC
Sessions will take place in Mahler Auditorium, all
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015
HPC
WDO
WDO
FUM
BUSINESS
MEETING
sessions will take place in Masters Auditorium. All other sessions are noted with room assignment
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
10:00 AM - Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting, Rooker Fireside Room, E. Campus 6:45 - 7:30 AM - Breakfast, Sponsored by BASF and Syngenta, Magnolia Dinning Room
Village, UGA
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - General Membership Breakfast, Sponsored by BB & T, State of the
Association, Jeff Dunn, Magnolia Dining Room
11:00 - 6:00 PM - Registration Open
7:30 - 5:30 PM - Exhibits Open
7:30 AM - 2:45 PM - Exhibits Open
9:00 - 11:00 AM - Exhibit Set-up
7:45 - 8:30 AM - Grand Opening - 60 Years of Educational Excellence - Mahler Auditorium
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Welcome, Commission Update, Commissioner Gary Black - Mahler
Auditorium
11:00 - 6:00 PM - Exhibits Open
8:30 - 9:30 AM - HPC - The Future of Pest Control, Ray Johnson
8:30 - 9:30 AM - HPC - Bed Bug Resistance, Dr. Susan Jones
Lunch on your own
8:30 - 5:30 PM - Red Cross Blood Drive, Room K, 2nd floor
8:30 - 9:30 AM - WDO - Defined Treatments, Wally Holden
1:00 - 1:15 - Welcome and opening information - Mahler and Masters Auditoriums
8:30 - 9:30 AM - No WDO Program
10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC - Rodent Control, Tom Jarzynka
1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC - Fleas and All they Touch, Dr. Nancy Hinkle with panelists: Eunice
Hall, Allen Isdell, Jr., Steve Sullivan
10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC - Natural Disasters & How Pest Management Helps, Frank Meek
10:00 - 11:00 AM - WDO - Guidance Documents & Ventilation, Chris Gorecki
1:15 - 2:15 PM - WDO - Mystery Talk, Where the Heck are you going to be in 2020?
Jim Harron
10:00 - 11:00 AM - WDO - Moisture Control, Closed Crawl Spaces, Billy Tesh
10:00 - Noon - FUM - Dow Fumigation Stewardship, Eric Hobelman, Room J
2:45 - 3:45 PM - HPC - Commercial Pest Management in Food Grade Facilities, Doug Barnes 11:15 - 12:15 PM - Business - PCO’s and Legislation, Bodine Sinyard, Chris Gorecki & Rick
Bell, Room R
10:00 - 11:00 AM - WDO - ID Lab, Dr. Dan Suiter, Room Q
2:45 – 3:45 PM - WDO - The New Georgia Waiver Form, Ted Veitch
11:15 - 12:15 PM - WDO - Challenging Termite Control, Scott Eubanks & Rick Bell
11:15 - 12:15 - HPC - Bed Bugs & Public Health, Christy Kuriatnyk
2:45 - 3:45 PM - Business - Office Professionals - How to Train your Staff, Maria Basting and 11:15 - 12:15 - HPC - ID Lab, Dr. Dan Suiter, Room Q
Alyson Gileland, Room R
4:00 – 5:30 PM – GPCA Board of Directors Meeting
11:15 - 12:15 - WDO - Moisture Control, Vents, David Ardis
11:15 - 12:15 - HPC - Controlling Nuisance Pests: Occasional Invaders, Dr. Susan Jones
11:15 - 12:15 PM - Business - Educating your Staff, Dennis Judy, Craig Goodwin,
Hal Coleman & Shay Runion, Room R
4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC - Filth Flies, Glen Ramsey
12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch, Magnolia Dinning Room, Sponsored by Forshaw Distribution
12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch, Magnolia Ballroom
4:00 - 5:00 PM - WDO - Beetles, Dr. Eric Benson
1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC - Multi Family Housing & PC Problems, Allison Taisey
1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC - Mosquito Management, Elmer Gray
5:00 - 6:00 PM - HPC - Ant Control, Dr. Clay Scherer
1:15 - 2:15 PM - WDO - Family Feud, Scot Hodges
1:15 - 2:15PM - WDO - Common Violations in WDO, Wesley Burton & Kenny Spradley
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - WDO - Entomology Update, Dr. Brian Forschler
2:45 - 3:45 PM - HPC - Sensitive Accounts, Nursing Homes/Schools & Transportation,
Derrick Lastinger & Ron Harrison
1:15 - 2:15 PM - WDO - ID Lab, Dr. Dan Suiter, Room Q
2:45 - 3:45 - WDO - Ventilation Standards, Alan Harlan
1:15 - 2:15 PM - FUM - Preventing Problems with Structural Fumigation, Jim Chase, Room J
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Allied Reception, by invitation, Magnolia Ballroom
2:45 - 3:45 - Business - Leadership and Business, Doug Barnes, Room R
2:30 - 3:30 PM - HPC - Pollinators, Colony Collapse & Target Pests, Dr. Keith Delaplane
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Leadership Reunion Reception, by invitation, Magnolia Ballroom
4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC - Training Manual Changes, Dr. Brian Forschler & Adam Vannest
2:30 - 3:30 PM - WDO - Unloved Homes, Len Land
4:00 - 5:00 PM - WDO - Mock Trial, Brandon Ansley & Shay Runion
2:30 - 3:30 PM - FUM - Calculating the Correct Dosage of Vikane, Jim Chase, Room J
4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC - ID Lab, Dr. Dan Suiter, Room Q
3:30 PM - Conference over
Please note—The Allied Reception and the Leadership Reception will be held in different
sections of the Magnolia Ballroom.
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Guardian Reception, by invitation, Oak Room
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Past President’s Dinner, Sponsored by Univar, Magnolia Ballroom