Dr. Roger Gold has been a fixture in the pest control industry for decades. As a Professor he has been involved in research of termites for many years. Come hear him speak and receive a CEU in termites. Make plans now to attend the Tuesday, May 1st meeting.
 

May Meeting Happenings:
•Tech Talk With Jay:  This is an interactive time to talk with each other about a particular subject matter. The subject for the May meeting is: Springtails.
•Past President Spotlight: This is an opportunity to spotlight one of our very own past Presidents of our local, state, or national association’s. Their contributions to our industry are invaluable to the advancement of professionalism.  May spotlight will be GHPCA and TPCA Past President Darrell Hutto.
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Tuesday, May 1st, 6:30-7:00 PM social, 7:00-9:00 PM
meeting
RSVP today: bugabug2010@att.net or call Mark at
281-344-8266

Come and join us for this special evening as we salute the vendors of our industry.

• Lots of Door Prizes !
• Technical Talk with Jay: subject this month is Springtails
• Past President Spotlight
• Meet the Manufacturers!
• See The Latest in Equipment and Products!
• Being The Entire Office and Technicians!

RSVP: mail: bedabug2010@att.net or call Mark Foltz at 281-344-8266

BED BUGS!

March Meeting Happenings:

• Come and hear the latest in bed bugs.
• Tech Talk With Jay: This is an interactive time to talk with each other about a particular subject matter. The subject for the March meeting is: Sweet Feeding Ants – Ghost, Rover, Pharaoh, and Fire ants.
• Past President Spotlight: This is an opportunity to spotlight one of our very own past Presidents of our local, state, or national association’s. Their contributions to our industry are invaluable to the advancement of professionalism.  March spotlight will be GHPCA and TPCA past President Bob McQueen.

Location:             Spaghetti Warehouse,  (upstairs) 901 Commerce, Houston

Time:                    6:30-7:00 PM – Social, 7:00-9:00 PM -  Meeting

Cost:                      $25 at door (check, cash, or credit card)

RSVP:                    email: bugabug2010@att.net or call Mark Foltz at 281-344-8266

Dr. Paul Nester is our local Harris county Agrilife Extention Agent. He is involved with fire ant and other ant research with TAMU. Come and get the latest information on these veracious insects. This talk will offer a CEU in Pest so be sure and bring all the technicians to this meeting.

When:   Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30-8:30 P.M.

Where:  Spaghetti Warehouse (upstairs),  901 Commerce, Houston

Cost:      $25 at the door, cash, check, or credit card accepted

RSVP:     email: bugabug2010@att.net or call Mark Foltz at 281-344-8266

               Make Your Christmas Plans Now!

The Greater Houston Pest Control Association invites you, your family, and your staff as our guest to our annual christmas party meeting. This evening will be filled with lots of food, fun, and DOOR PRIZES!

Door prizes will happen like this; you will get a ticket at the door as usual, there will be lots of wrapped or bagged gifts, each will be drawn for by ticket. You have the choice of opening a new gift OR steal one of the prior opened gifts. You can imagine the fun that this can create, especially when you bring the family. We hope to see you there, please RSVP for this special evening.

RSVP:  
by email – jackie@alvinpestcontrol.com or by phone 281-330-3557

Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 901 Commerce, Houston, Texas
When: Tuesday, December 6th, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost: $30 (Check, Cash, and Credit Card accepted at the door)

BASF and Jeffrey Tucker have teamed up to come to GHPCA November meeting. The title of his presentation will be:

“Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, & Ants; Issues, Updates, & Solutions”. 

This is a unique opportunity to see and hear one of the leading Entomologist in the nation. Jeff is a renowned speaker that is sought all over the nation. Bring the office and the techs for this great evening of food, fun, and learning.

We do expect a large crowd so RSVP as soon as possible.

(DO NOT REPLY TO EMAIL, see below.)

Sponsor: BASF and Univar

RSVP: Jackie@alvinpestcontrol.com or call Jackie at 281-330-3557  

When: Tuesday, November 1st,  6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 901 Commerce, Houston, Texas

Cost: $25 at the door; check, cash, or credit card, includes meal and beverage

FREE PARKING after 6 PM  

1. Pest service routes and service models

2. Termite services and liabilities

3. Office support for these services.

Come, learn, and contribute from some of the best in the industry. The Houston area is one of the largest pest markets in the nation, come and see how others make this market a success.

When: Tuesday Oct. 4th, 6:30-8:30

Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 901 Commerce, Houston

RSVP to Jackie Thornton at jackie@alvinpestcontrol.com or call 281-330-3557

Speaker: Ross Eckstein – DuPont Professional Products

Sponsor: DuPont

RSVP: Jackie@alvinpestcontrol.com or call Jackie at 281-330-3557

August 2nd 2011
6:30 – 8:30pm

1. Pest service routes and service models

2. Termite services and liabilities

3. Office support for these services.

Come, learn, and contribute from some of the best in the industry. The Houston area is one of the largest pest markets in the nation, come and see how others make this market a success.

When: Tuesday July 5th, 6:30-8:30

Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 901 Commerce, Houston

Meeting Sponsor: Tony Gugliuzza with Control Solutions Inc.