Survey: ESA Gauging Interest in a Public Health Certification Program

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest insect science organization in the world. Established in 1889 and with over 6,000 members in 80+ countries, the Society supports two primary certification programs for professionals who work with insects, the Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) program and the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) program. 

Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others have shared the need for a better trained entomological workforce in public health and vector management with ESA. Based in part upon this need for more trained public health professionals, ESA is currently investigating a new credential modeled on the ACE program that would be focused on those who work in vector management. The goal of an ESA public health focused entomological credentialing program would be to develop standards of competency for the vector management industry and provide employers, consumers, policymakers, and other stakeholders a better trained workforce with proven competency in vector management.

ESA welcomes your input on a survey to help analyze the need for this potential program.

CLICK HERE to take the survey.