August 12
Bed Bugs
Presented by Alex Coles with SiteOne
More details to come...
Pre-registration $28
Day of event $30
Registration covers dinner and non-alcoholic drinks
6:30 Networking (Cash Bar) 7:00 Dinner is Served 7:25 Presentation Begins
Cadillac Bar Meeting Room
1802 Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77007
September 9
AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Business
presenter: Brian Greul
Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Dr, Houston 6:30 Networking (Cash Bar) 7:00 Dinner is Served 7:25 Presentation Begins
Day of Event $30
What is AI, Really? (And Why It Matters to Us)
Plain explanation of AI: it’s pattern recognition and automation at scale.
It’s not about robots — it’s about saving time and reducing errors.
Common AI Tools You’re Probably Already Using
Voice-to-text in field notes or texts.
Smart replies in email and texting.
Phone call summaries and transcriptions.
Navigation apps optimizing routes based on real-time traffic.
Real-World Use Cases for Pest Control Pros
Writing better customer messages, letters, or service summaries quickly.
Estimating time or materials with rough inputs — then refining.
Training aides: answering tech questions from junior staff on the fly.
Translating labels or customer messages for Spanish-speaking clients.
Office and Business Tasks You Can Offload
Creating or proofreading marketing flyers.
Automating reminders and follow-ups using AI tools.
Using tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to write job ads, scripts, or SOPs.
How to Start Using AI Without Getting Overwhelmed
Try one tool at a time: voice typing, email assist, or label summarizers.
Use it to help, not replace — AI doesn’t know everything, but it’s fast.
Stay human: customers still want people, not bots.
October 14
Maintaining your Hand-Held Equipment
This was such a well-attended event last year we decided we needed to expand the number of presenters and types of equipment covered.
Everyone brought in their personal sprayers for a first-hand look at tips to care for their equipment. You don't make any money if your equipment breaks down.
We will announce our presenters as they are confirmed.
December 9, 2025
Annual Christmas Party
Bring your team. This is a family event.
Let's end the year with a smile on our faces!
Details to be announced.
Last Chance CEUs
Thursday, December 11
Based on the limited attendance at
the Weed, L & O, and Structural Fumigation sessions the past 2 years
the GHPCA has decided to offer only
1 Pest,1 Termite, 2 General (including Laws & Regs) at this event.
Those offerings should take care of most technician needs.
We will start the event early morning, 7:30am, as we have in the past.
That way, if you need to schedule services in the afternoon
you will be available to do so.
If we hear about Weed and L&O CEUS being offered throughout the year
we will let you all know.
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