OPC Announces Four New ACEs

LOUISVILLE, Ken. — OPC Pest Control announced that following professionals became Associate Certified Entomologists: Don Partin, general manager; Brett Partin, training director; Patrick Hickman, service manager; and Kevin Mills, sales/marketing manage.

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 Don, Brett, Patrick and Kevin did and the knowledge they gained in order to become certified ACEs," said Donnie Blake, OPC Pest Control President. "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.

The company’s mission statement shows why this certification is so important: To consistently provide high quality pest solutions through IPM practices and education for our customers, community and staff. Brett Partin, training director, said “Everyone benefits from having four ACE’s on staff. Our customers are better served, we can educate our community better, and our staff is more thoroughly trained.”

For more information about the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation, go to http://www.entocert.org or to learn more about OPC Pest Control, visit http://www.opcpest.com.