Bill Kolbe Celebrates 40 Years in Urban Entomology

Kolbe, technical director for Viking Termite and Pest Control, began in pest control after graduating from the University of Delaware in 1974.


William A. Kolbe, BCE,  technical director for Viking Termite and Pest Control, just celebrated his 40th year in the urban entomology/structural pest control industry. 

After graduating with a degree in Entomology from the University of Delaware in 1974  Kolbe started in the structural pest control industry as a service supervisor.  He was the chairman of the National Pest Management Association Rodent Committee (1988), chairman of the Copesan Technical Committee (1984), Pi Chi Omega Board of Director (1998) and author of chapter 14 "Flies" for the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control (9th Edition).  During his career in pest management he also served in the United States Army Reserves and retired in 2002 after 28 years of service. Bill and Patricia reside in Denville New Jersey.