Mike Dirks was recently certified as an Associate Entomologist by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. 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.
As part of the ACE Code of Ethics, an ACE will only express an opinion on an entomological subject when it is founded on adequate knowledge and honest conviction; and will be factual in all estimates, reports, and testimony.
“…it’s exciting to know that Mike achieved this milestone in his career. His knowledge was never in question, but making the time to achieve his A.C.E. certification is very impressive,” said Nancy Dirks, “It’s a process to get the ACE certification, he is one of 4 on the entire area and two of those are within our company. It means a lot to have TWO nationally-recognized, certified experts as part of the company.”
The ACE examination includes questions about 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.
Dirks Pest Management Specialist is a 2nd generation family owned wildlife and pest control company. Dirks offers safe and effective wildlife, pest and termite control for homes and businesses throughout South Eastern Pennsylvania.
For more information about Dirks Pest Management Specialists go to DirksPMS.com or for the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation Certification or ACE Code of Ethics, go to www.entocert.org/ace-code-ethics
