Becoming an ACE helps you stand out from the crowd. The application procedure is as follows:

1. Applicant submits a completed application, a copy of their current pesticide applicator's license, a CV or resume, and the application fee. The applicant signs a statement agreeing to abide by the ACE Code of Ethics. Frequently the applicant will select a proctor at this time as well. ACE application in PDF format. NOTE: All certification applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the desired test date.
2. The completed application and supporting materials are forwarded to the Chair of the ACE Support Committee for review. Please allow a week for this process to be completed.
3. Once the review is completed, applicants will either be sent a letter of welcome to the program if their application is accepted, or if additional information is needed, the applicant can provide this information or elect to withdraw from the program and receive half of his/her application fees in return.
4. If not previously selected, the applicant now selects a proctor for his/her examination and, together with their proctor, selects a testing date. This information must be communicated back to the Certification Coordinator, who establishes access for the applicant to take the test(s).
5. Once a test date is confirmed, the Certification Coordinator sends examination instructions to the proctor. The proctor coordinates with the applicant on the testing.
6. The applicant takes the test(s) on the proctor's computer and, upon submission, is shown their score, though final verification of the scores is not complete until reviewed by the Chair of the Examination Committee. 75% is a passing score.
7. The Chair of the Examination Committee contacts the applicant and welcomes them to the ACE program (if they passed) or offers suggestions on how to improve their score for the next test date. If re-testing is required, the test must be taken no sooner than 90 days, but no more than 365 days later, or else re-application to the program may be required.
8. Upon becoming an ACE, the applicant is now entitled to use the moniker “ACE” or “Associate Certified Entomologist” in all materials for themselves and company materials that reference the applicant.
9. An ACE welcome kit will be mailed to the new ACE by the Certification Coordinator.

If you are ready to proceed, please submit all materials to the Certification Coordinator, at the address below:

ACE Program
Entomological Society of America
Membership Services
10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite 100
Lanham, MD 20706
410-263-3622
ace@entsoc.org