Georgia Pest Control Association

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1 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

2 GPCA President, Jeff Dunn Message from the President 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 60 th 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 Honorary Co-Chairman, Nancy Delany We are proud to recognize Nancy Delany, our Honorary Co-Chair of the 60 th GPCA Athens Winter Conference. Nancy began her career at Arrow Exterminators in April of 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 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 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 60 th 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.

3 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 BASF Brian DeChirico 11 Reed Grass Lane Savannah, GA / Brian.dechirico@basf.com BB & T Patty Needham PO Box 2190 Alpharetta, GA / Pneedham@bbandt.com Bayer Blake Dotson 2637 Amicola Church Road Dawsonville, GA / Blake.dotson@bayer.com Forshaw Mike D Amico 3400 Towne Point Drive, Suite 170 Kennesaw, GA / miked@forsaw.com Syngenta Larry Stretz 465 Jamestown Road Cookeville, TN / Larry.stretz@sysngenta.com Gold Sponsors Univar Jill Settle 2180 Irvindale Drive Chamblee, GA / Jill.settle@univarusa.com Silver Sponsors Atlantic Paste & Glue John Dougherty 5705 Grand Reunion Drive Hoschton, GA / jdougherty@catchmasterpro.com AMVAC John Boltin 2812 Saint Cloud Oaks Drive Valrico, FL / johnb@amvac-chemical.net Bell Labs Maria Miller 3699 Kinsman Boulevard Madison, WI / Mmiller@belllabs.com Control Solutions Tony Gugliuzza Wuerpel Street New Orleans, LA / tony@controlsoultionsinc.com Dow AgroSciences Eunice Hall 4290 Bells Ferry Road PMB 641, Suite 106 Kennesaw, GA / eghall@dow.com Ensystex Dan Hill 1878 Shaker Falls Lane Lawrenceville, GA / dhill@ensystex.com FMC Bruce Ryser 9703 Cypress Pond Avenue Tampa, FL / Bruce.ryser@fmc.com LiphaTech Sean Jurecic 1950 Hobson Court Marietta, GA jurecics@liphatech.com Nisus Charlene Mertz 2254 Hoffner Avenue Belle Isle, FL / charlenem@nisuscorp.com Oldham Chemicals Tim Robinson 476 Flowing Wells Road, Suite G1 Augusta, GA / timrobinson@olhamchem.com Residex Shelley Moats 3823 Oakcliff Industrial Court Doraville, GA / smaots@residex.com Bronze Sponsors MGK Brian Cope 31 Westside Drive Charleston, SC / Target Specialty Products Rob Cooper 3732 Cook Boulevard, Suite 103 Chesapeake, VA / Robert.cooper@target-specialty.com Zoecon Steve Sullivan 2136 Sugar Maple Lane Acworth, GA / srsullivan@central.com

4 Brandon Ansley Mock Trial, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 4:00 5:00 p.m., Mahler Session will discuss termite damage, treatment issues and possible legal action 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 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 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 Douglas R. Barnes Commercial Pest Management in Food Grade Facilities, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:45 3:45 p.m., Masters 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 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 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. Glen Ramsey Filth Flies, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00 5:00 p.m., Masters Session will discuss basic biology and habits (housefly, stable fly, blowfly, fleshfly, cluster fly), inspection, cultural control, mechanical control and chemical control 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 Dr. Clay Scherer. Ph.D. Ant Control, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 5:00 6:00 p.m., Masters 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 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 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 Session will discuss common violations on WDO treatments and new WDO rules Training Manager at Arrow University Georgia Nuisance Wildlife Trapper 11+ Years industry experience 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 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 Challenging Termite Control, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mahler Session will discuss changing times, inspections, and trouble shooting 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 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 A professor in the Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, currently involved in the development of extension, research, and education programs

5 Len Land Unloved Homes, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30 0 3:30 p.m., Mahler 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 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 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 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 Frank s session will look at past natural disasters and how pest management played a role 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 Session will discuss termite damage, treatment issues and possible legal action 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 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, and , 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 Dr. Eric P Benson, Ph.D. Beetles, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00 5:00 p.m., Mahler Session will discuss wood-boring beetles and other wood related insect pests 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 Session will discuss common violations on WDO treatments and new WDO rules 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 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 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 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. Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 1989 Professor of Entomology, Athens campus

6 Scott Eubanks Challenging Termite Control, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Mahler Session will discuss changing times, inspections, and trouble shooting 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 Dr. Brian Forschler, Ph.D. Urban Entomology Update, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 5:00 6:00 p.m., Mahler 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 Training Manual Changes, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 2:30 3:30 p.m., Masters 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 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 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 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 Training Manager for Arrow Exterminator s Arrow University 5 1/2 Years industry experience Georgia Certified Operator Ray Johnson The Future of Pest Control, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 8:30 9:30 a.m., Masters 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 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 System (ACES) for business Dr. Susan C. Jones, Ph.D. Bed Bug Resistance, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Masters Session will discuss the worldwide resurgence of bed bugs, bed bug biology and integrated pest management strategies Controlling Nuisance Pests: Occasional Invaders, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m., Masters 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 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 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 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 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

7 Dr. Nancy C. Hinkle, Ph.D. Fleas and All They Touch, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 1:15 2:15 p.m., Masters 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 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 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 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 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 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 Scot Hodges Family Feud, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 1:15 2:15 p.m., Mahler Session will discuss termite biology and behavior, termite species, termite inspections, tools for the job and review of construction types 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 Session will discuss what a Defined Soil Treatment is, Defined Soil Treatment rules and the Termidor SC label, documentation 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 Session will discuss Norway Rats, Roof Rats and Mice, biology, behavior, exclusionary techniques, trapping, baiting (to include label change review) 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 Elmer Gray Mosquito Management, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 1:15 2:15 p.m., Masters Session will discuss the classification and biology, IPM principles, larviciding and adulticiding, and public relations 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 Session will discuss the conducive conditions, control measures, international residential code, as well as other considerations 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 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 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 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. 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)

8 CONFERENCE AGENDA - AT A GLANCE HPC WDO FUM BUSINESS MEETING All HPC Sessions will take place in Mahler, all sessions will take place in Masters. All other sessions are noted with room assignment TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015 WDO 10:00 AM - Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting, Rooker Fireside Room, E. Campus Village, UGA 6:45-7:30 AM - Breakfast, Sponsored by BASF and Syngenta, Magnolia Dinning Room 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 8:00-8:30 AM - Welcome, Commission Update, Commissioner Gary Black - Mahler 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 s 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 - HPC - Bed Bugs & Public Health, Christy Kuriatnyk 11:15-12:15 PM - WDO - Challenging Termite Control, Scott Eubanks & Rick Bell 2:45-3:45 PM - Business - Office Professionals - How to Train your Staff, Maria Basting and Alyson Gileland, Room R 11:15-12:15 - HPC - ID Lab, Dr. Dan Suiter, Room Q 11:15-12:15 - HPC - Controlling Nuisance Pests: Occasional Invaders, Dr. Susan Jones 4:00 5:30 PM GPCA Board of Directors Meeting 11:15-12:15 - WDO - Moisture Control, Vents, David Ardis 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 Please note The Allied Reception and the Leadership Reception will be held in different sections of the Magnolia Ballroom. 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 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