Jessica Strange-George

Jessica Strange-George is the Research and Development Director at MGK, where she plays a leading role in advancing ant control innovation. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Over the past 10 years at MGK, Strange-George has worked across both entomology and microbiology roles and now leads the R&D team, which focuses on new product development, active ingredient discovery and innovation. Her work is driven by a strong interest in ants and the complexities of ant behavior and control.

Strange-George was instrumental in the development of Sumari® Triton, helping shape the formulation strategy behind a bait designed to address the nutritional preferences of a wide range of ant species while maintaining long-term stability. Working closely with cross-functional teams, her efforts helped bring a technically complex ant solution to market, supporting pest management professionals with effective, science-driven control options.

Company: MGK

Company Bio: MGK is a worldwide leader in the development and distribution of the botanical insecticide pyrethrum as well as a wide range of conventional insect control technologies. With high-performing, innovative products for nearly all major insect pests, MGK is helping PMPs increase productivity and profitability.

Years in Business: 123

Location: Minneapolis, Minn.

More Info: mgk.com