Expertise Description
I have over 30 years experience as an Urban Entomologist and Structural Pest Control Expert. I have served on several appointed committees as a Structural Pest Control Operator for the structural Pest Control Board, the Pest Control operators of California, and the National Pest Management Association. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes: Habitability, Vermin, Wood Destroying Pests, Rodents, and Pest Control: Standard of Care.
Consulting Experience
My consulting experience includes: Insect / Vermin Inspections, Insect Time-lines, and Rodent Access Inspections.
Relevant Experiences
I have managed a pest control firm for over 30 years and have an extensive background in rodent biology, behavior and control methodology. I have serviced hundreds of schools and am very familiar with the Healthy Schools Act.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Entomology | San Jose State University | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Structural Pest Control Licenses: Fumigation |
| General Pest |
| Wood Destroying Inspections |
| Department of Agriculture: Category B |
Awards & Affiliation
| 2011 IPM Regional Award – Entomological Society of America |
| 2011 IPM National Award – Entomological Society of America |
| PCT National Leadership Award |
Primary Affiliation
Entomological Society of America
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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