Kylee Enwright is the Director of CPR Pest Management Services. Kylee is experienced in sales and marketing and is responsible for the development of the marketing strategy, performance tracking, evaluation and cost estimating for her company, also managing the online presence of the business.

In 2018, Kylee achieved recognition in the pest industry for her business when she was awarded 2018 Pest Manager of the Year – Micro Business – Finalist. Kylee holds a Certificate III in Pest Management, Certificate of Competency Exterra Termite Interception and Baiting Systems and has undergone technical training in the installation of JH Termite Protection Barrier, being an authorised installer of Jinhong.

She has also completed the T3i Training Programme and is a Termatrac certified technician. During the busy periods Kylee takes on the role of technician, delivering a full range of pest control services including quoting for termite baiting systems and commercial premises.

Michelle is the sole owner/operator of Lethal Pest Control, Southport Queensland and is a qualified pest technician with more than eight years’ experience in the pest management industry. Michelle’s career in pest management began as a solo female operator carrying out General Pest Services, nature conservation and weed control. To expand her presence in the industry Michelle went on to include termite treatment options after training with an experienced male pest manager who had been in the industry for 20 years. 

Lethal Pest Control was formed in 2012. Michelle worked in her business on weekends and after hours whilst working in the role as Vector Control Technician, regularly working 12-15 hour days to ensure the continued viability and growth of her business whilst taking advantage of the opportunity to further enhance her knowledge in pest management. Continued growth in her own business saw Michelle leave the role of Vector Technician and concentrate solely on meeting the demands of an expanding customer base; only one year after establishing Lethal Pest Control.

Michelle’s desire to inspire more female advocates in the Australian pest industry began her posting videos of her work in the field on the Professional Women in Australian Pest Management’s Group Facebook page, discussing pest identification, harbourage and successful treatment options she employs in the eradication of pests that she encounters in her day-to-day work, as a way to inform and support other pest technicians working in the field. She has been able to demonstrate women are not limited to roles in administration and management roles in the Australian pest industry, and that they can have rewarding careers working in the field as pest technicians or owner/operators.

Kuyan Rider is the General Manager at Conquer Termites Northside. She has been in the pest control industry for 12 years and is a qualified technician. Kuy has been a finalist for the Excellence Award three years in a row. 

Her biggest career achievement was securing the Brisbane Market contracts for both rodent maintenance and conducting the electricity meter reading. As part of this achievement Kuy developed an App to ensure the contract could be carried out with ease. 

Kuy has grown the Conquer Termites – Northside Team from 2 technicians and 1 Administrator to 10 technicians and 3 Administrators over the past 9 years. Kuy believes a key part of her role with Conquer Termites is to be the “Happiness Manager” she is always looking for ways to offer her team a great work life balance and everyone in her team are like family. 

Asita Devi Deo is the director of Fastkil Pest Control Services Pty Ltd her tenacity and hard work inspire her team everyday. Fastkil Pest Control Services Pty Ltd was the first company in Fiji to achieve HACCP and ISO Accreditation from Australia. Asita is currently the Vice President of the Pest Control Association in Fiji and she has worked tirelessly in this role to have pest control recognised by the Fijian government. Asita also worked with a local university to develop a training plan for all pest control companies to utilise for their staff. 

Fastkil is under the guidance of a visionary woman leader who has taken the company to its highest level, she is someone who inspires others to work together and as a family owned business. She looks for long term future for the company and advises the staff to think 100 years from now.

Asita is involved in alot of community work associated with the development of women, she is apart of a women in business group, a ministry of youth group and a ministry of women group. She is always looking for ways to assist her community and provide inspiration to all those around her. Asita has received over 14 awards for her contributions to business and the pest control industry. She is a true inspiration to all of us. Congratulations Asita! 

Rhonda Trotter is the first Honorary Life Member inductee of the AWPMA. She has been a proud supporter of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) since its inception.  

In 1994 she became the proud owner of Pink Pest Control and in the mid 90’s she hired her first female technician which was very ground breaking at the time. 

In 2007 Rhonda achieved one of her proudest career achievements in founding the first Women in Pest Management organisation for our industry. The association had a lot of support from AEPMA and the pest control industry but just not enough boots on the ground, Rhonda and her committee faced many operational challenges, which are made alot simpler now through the use of technology and the association disbanded naturally. 

Rhonda and her partner Mal have been integral in many legislation changes for our industry and have really aided in shaping the pest control industry as we know it today. 

Thank you to PCT International for Sponsoring this Award!

Thank you to Bayer for sponsoring this Award!