Brody Brothers Owner Earns ACE Status

Levi Brody, owner of Brody Brothers Pest Control, recently was certified as an Associate Entomologist by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. To achieve Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) status, a pest-control operator must have a minimum of seven years of verifiable pest management experience, the knowledge and ability to pass a rigorous test on insect pest control, a current U.S. pesticide applicators license, and a willingness to adhere to the ACE Code of Ethics.

"We're very proud of the work Levi Brody did, and the knowledge he gained, in order to become [an ACE]," said his brother, Talis Brody. "It means a lot to have nationally recognized, certified experts as part of the company."

The ACE examination includes questions about basic entomology; insect identification, life cycles, and control measures; health impacts of pests; ecological principles pertaining to pest control; environmental impacts related to pest control; integrated pest management (IPM); pesticide safety and health issues; pesticide technology and resources; organizations and associations of significance to the pest control industry; and laws and regulations affecting the industry.