Grand Strand Pest Control Association

10/09/2026

Happy birthday Josh Swilling

09/17/2026

Hope to see you there!

08/31/2026

Come join us at our upcoming CEU Meeting Sept. 17th held at Bohemian Bull Murrells Inlet We will be learning about Mosquitos from MGK rep Swilling

06/03/2026

Hello all,

Quick reminder, the test prep intensive is next week on June 9.
Get your team members registered at the link below.
This and one more in August will be the final two prior to the testing changes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftF0lsT1UjQO5b-K_W0fiL-Okk58MQWpnNAChjmc8FZlUQEA/viewform?usp=dialog

Happy Monday!

Lisa Ashley
Meeting Planner | Special Projects Coordinator
South Carolina Pest Control Association
Founder/CEO
Fusion Communications & Events
850.832.2101
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Please take a moment to complete the form below. This form will accommodate up to FIVE attendees. Please complete an additional form if you wish to register more than FIVE attendees. CORE/7A Test Prep Training by Dr. Eric Benson DATE: Tuesday, June 9 TIME: 8:00 am Registration, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Fee...

06/01/2026

Event reminder! Important industry updates for our area you don’t want to miss. CEU credits for Termite. Giveaways and much more.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to two special ladies from The Grand Strand for receiving the prestigious NMPA Impact Award! Tia Marie VanFossen with Mindful Pest and Property Solutions & Mary Elizabeth Dowless Fairfax with Stand Pest Control. We are so proud of you ladies!

04/24/2026

Written by a 12 yr old young girl. Too good not to share.

The Long Day’s Work

Strong minds don’t break when the pressure comes down,
When the client wants quick and you’re holding your ground.
We’ve mapped every burrow, we’ve read every sign —
Detection before treatment, every single time.
The frustration is real when they say just lay bait,
When the biology’s screaming there’s more on your plate.
Exclusion takes patience, takes labor, takes trust,
But sealing the entry isn’t optional — it’s a must.
To bait or not to bait — that’s the question we carry,
When resistance is building and the outcomes are scary.
A station isn’t strategy, a block isn’t a plan,
When you haven’t found the source, you’re just buying time, man.
Compliance means paperwork, checklists, and calls,
It means doing it right when nobody’s watching the halls.
It means your partner shows up when the weather is rough,
When the crawlspace is tight and the going is tough.
Strong will is the thing that keeps boots on the ground,
When the data says one thing and the client wants sound.
When the easy road’s calling and the deadline is near —
You hold to the method. That’s why you are here.
Long days don’t break us, they build what we are —
Field operators, partners, road-worn from afar.
We are not the shortcut. We are not the spray.
We are the ones who figure out the why of the day.
So raise up your tired hands, your sore back, your resolve —
Strong minds. Strong will. Do the work. Hold the line.
Detection before treatment — every single time.
Sarah

04/20/2026

Know a lady in the industry that deserved recognition? Nominate her!! Deadline is April 30th.

04/08/2026

Great event with the Grand Strand Pest Control Association. Great food , education , fun and networking. Special thank you to Scott Tolbart with Ensyntex for teaching us about rodents and to Suzanne with Forshaw for picking up the tab. Can’t wait to see you all again in June.

04/07/2026

South Carolina Pest Control Association see you there!