The Entomological Society of America announced that the following individuals earned ACE, ACE-International and BCE certifications.
New ACEs:
- Bernard Albert Buttone Jr., ACE, Triangle Pest Control, Holly Springs, N.C.
- Anthony R. Iverson, ACE, Orkin Pest Control, West Valley City, Utah
- James Eugene Chittick Jr., ACE, Orkin Pest Control, West Valley City, Utah
- Bradley K. Scott, ACE, Dayton’s Pest Control, Knoxville, Tenn.
New ACE-Internationals:
- Mwandacha Maganga, ACE-I, Abell Pest Control, Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
- Julian Compton, ACE-I, Cannon Services, Markham, Ontario, Canada
New BCEs:
- Vernard R. Lewis, BCE, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif.
- Jesse T. Hoteling, BCE, Rentokil, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Don Wiggins joined the sales team of Flock Free Bird Control Solutions. Previously, he spent the last two years as a pest control company branch manager in Las Vegas.
Heather King joined American Pest Control in Athens, Ga., as a training and development specialist, bringing more than 11 years of corporate and technical training experience in the industry.
Explore the May 2017 Issue
Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
Latest from Pest Control Technology
- Donny Oswalt Shares What Makes Termites a 'Tricky' Pest
- Study Finds Fecal Tests Can Reveal Active Termite Infestations
- Peachtree Pest Control Partners with Local Nonprofits to Fight Food Insecurity
- Allergy Technologies, PHA Expand ATAHC Complete Program to Protect 8,500 Homes
- Housecall Pro Hosts '25 Winter Summit Featuring Mike Rowe
- Advanced Education
- Spotted Lanternflies, BMSBs Most Problematic Invasive Pests, Poll Finds
- Ecolab Acquires Guardian Pest Solutions