More than 100 women gathered for the inaugural Women in Pest Control conference in Austin, Texas. The one-day event included nine presentations. Multiple vendors participated and 23 gold and silver sponsors supported the conference.
The Women in Pest Control group was started by Bobbie Terry, owner of The Bug Lady Pest Services in Cedar Creek, Texas. Together with Lisa Myers-Botts, owner of Peacock Pest Prevention in Cypress, Texas, the event on Friday, Aug. 23 became a reality.
Janis Reed, Ph.D, BCE, kicked off the event with a powerful presentation called “Women in Pest Control: The Advantages, Disadvantages, and the Past and Future of our Profession.” Cisse Spragins, Ph.D, Rockwell Labs, and Sydney Gambrell, Univar, shared insights on the latest advances in green pest control. Three presentations from women from Texas A&M covered fly control, exclusion tip, wildlife trapping and testing for ACE (Associate Certified Entomologist) certification. Those presentations qualified for CEU credits.
Next year’s event is planned for Sept. 25 in Houston. We will share more details when available.
Look for more coverage from the event online with upcoming videos and extensive reporting in our December issue, Pest Management Professional‘s yearly issue dedicated to stories and content about women in the pest management industry.
See some photos below for highlights of the event.
More than 100 women attended the one-day event. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Multiple vendors sponsored the conference. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Control Solutions Inc., kicked off the conference. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Bobbie Terry with Lisa Myers-Botts. Photo: Diane Sofranec
The comfortable setting made for easy conversations and networking. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Dr. Cisse Spagins, founder of Rockwell Labs, shared insights about green pest control. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Jessica Terry with Kness Pest Defense chats with an attendee. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Mary Haji Gibbins, recovering from breast cancer, stands with her new B&G. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Dr. Janis Reed with Control Solutions Inc. chats with attendees. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Sydney Gambrell shares the latest innovation from Univar. Photo: Danielle Pesta
P.E.S.T. Relief International. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Elizabeth Brown of Texas A&M shares details about the ACE exam and certification. Photo: Danielle Pesta
The one-day event included nine presentations and a BBQ lunch. Photo: Danielle Pesta
At the end of the day, raffle winners were announced, including the winner of the entomologist Barbie. Photo: Diane Sofranec
The ladies at registration making sure everyone checked in and received a name tag. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Molly Keek, BCE, from Texas A&M, gave a presentation on fly control. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Janet Hurley, ACE, from Texas A&M, shared exclusion tips and wildlife trapping. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Nothing like a cake to make things official. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Nisus passed out these tote bags to attendees. Photo: Danielle Pesta
The ladies at JAK Pesticide Consultants . Photo: Danielle Pesta
Put on a dress for a quick photo op?! Photo: Diane Sofranec
Visiting the Univar booth during breakfast. Photo: Danielle Pesta
Some fun pests were left at each attendees’ seat. Photo: Diane Sofranec
Bobbie Terry with Lisa Myers-Botts. Photo: Diane Sofranec
The winner of the PMP Pests Playing Poker Poster. Photo: Diane Sofranec
PMP’s booth. Photo: Diane Sofranec
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