(Pictured: Wade Wilson was one of five Turner Pest Control professionals to recently become an Associate Certified Entomologist.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Turner Pest Control, an Anticimex company providing pest control services to residential and commercial clients in Florida and South Georgia, announced the addition of five entomologists certified by the Entomological Society of America's Associate Certified Entomologist program on its staff.
The ACE program, endorsed by the National Pest Management Association, is a benchmark of professionalism in the pest management industry. ACE applicants are required to have a minimum of five years of verifiable pest management experience and pass a rigorous examination testing their knowledge of the industry. The designation also indicates a responsibility to render effective service to humanity while ascribing to a code of ethical behavior.
The members of the Turner Pest Control team who have earned ACE certification are:
• Northeast Regional Director Mike Litsey
• Technical Director Wade Wilson
• Commercial Branch Manager Donnie Sanderson
• Orlando Branch Manager Trent Mobley
• Jacksonville Branch Manager Richard Kerins
According to Turner Pest Control President Bill Talon, "The hard work and dedication of our Associated Certified Entomologists is deeply appreciated. As our company has experienced rapid growth in the last year, these team members exemplify our commitment to becoming the leader in modern preventative pest management."
Talon also notes the advantages to customers who choose pest control companies with associate certified entomologists. "Our customers gain the peace of mind that comes with having professionals who stay current in their field and up to date with the latest research and insect science."
There are approximately 1,100 Associated Certified Entomolgist professionals in the U.S., and only 121 in the state of Florida. In addition to the company's five Associate Certified Entomologists, Turner Pest Control has 37 state-certified technicians and more than 300 full-time pest professionals.
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