Pest management and structural entomology expert witness with more than 25 years of experience, this expert specializes in integrated pest management, pest identification, and treatment practices involving bed bugs, rodents, cockroaches, termites, and other structural pests. They have provided consultation and deposition as an entomology expert witness, with work addressing pest infestations, pesticide application, and habitability-related conditions. The expert holds certification as an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America. Licensure includes qualified applicator and operator credentials through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, California Structural Pest Control Board, Arizona Department of Pesticide, and Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Their experience includes evaluation of pest management practices across residential, commercial, and institutional settings, with a focus on infestation assessment, treatment protocols, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Their work involves pest identification, analysis of infestation sources, and review of treatment methods including pesticide application and fumigation, as well as safety and compliance considerations tied to pest control operations. Case involvement includes numerous pest management-related matters across multiple states, including termite, rodent, bed bug, cockroach, fumigation, and habitability cases, with engagement by both plaintiff and defense counsel and evaluation of standard of care, pest identification, and treatment practices.

Their background also reflects operational leadership and technical oversight within pest control services and consulting environments. This includes management of pest control operations, staff training, development of service protocols, and site inspections, as well as participation in public-sector pest management programs focused on IPM practices and pest control education. Their work incorporates regulatory and standards-based frameworks through licensing requirements, continuing education, and application of pest control best practices.