IPM For the Urban Professional
A Study Guide for ESACC Credentials
Designed as a study guide for those pursuing their Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE), Certified IPM Technician (CIT), or Public Health Entomology Certificate (PHE) credentials, IPM for the Urban Professional also serves as a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of integrated pest management (IPM), covering:
- basic classification, identification points, and pest biology
- an outline of pesticide concepts
- and an overview of important safety and regulatory issues.
Prepare for the ACE exam or strengthen your knowledge of core concepts with IPM for the Urban Professional—a resource designed specifically for the men and women who improve lives every day with their work in pest management. Written in a light and conversational tone for both newcomers to the industry and long-time professionals alike.
“This practical guide covers all of the basics in an easy-to-read yet comprehensive fashion. It’s a must-have for every aspiring ACE’s bookshelf and valuable reference material for PMPs everywhere."- Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., BCE, VP of Technical and Regulatory Affairs at the National Pest Management Association
About the Book
Written and carefully reviewed by experts, including Board Certified Entomologists and ACEs, this book fills a gap in the structural pest control publishing. IPM for the Urban Professional is far more comprehensive than an introductory overview, but does not get bogged down in the details on specific management techniques for every structural pest.
The book is designed to be used in conjunction with the National Pest Management Associations' Field Guide to Household Pests (now available as an app) as a comprehensive way to prepare for ESACC certification examinations. For those preparing for their PHE exam, we recommend complementing it with Medical Entomology for Students by Mike Service.
About the Authors
Mike Merchant, Ph.D., a Board Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Dallas, helped develop the ACE certification program and exam. He continues serving on the advisory committee, teaches ACE prep courses, trains pesticide applicators, directs the IPM Experience House, and designs IPM programs for institutions.
Richard Levine, who holds degrees in English and American Studies from the University of Maryland, worked at the Entomological Society of America for 10 years, writing for American Entomologist and leading the Entomology Today. Previously, he consulted on agricultural communications for government.
Price
$49
ACE, CIT, or PHE Applicant
$75
ESA Members, BCEs, or ACEs
$95
Non-Member
Shipping fees extra. Bulk discounts are available (minimum of 10 books per order at $57/book).
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Why Become an ACE?
The following text is excerpted from the introduction of IPM for the Urban Professional by Austin Frishman, Ph.D., BCE-Emeritus:
From my standpoint, enrolling in the ACE program instantly triggers three actions:1. It allows a pest management professional to improve his or her knowledge and to be recognized for it. I have always felt that there is more practical knowledge in the heads of field PMPs than is available in textbooks.
2. It allows customers to feel more comfortable, knowing that the work at their residences or commercial facilities is being done by the best of the best.
3. It significantly raises the level of excellence for our industry by improving the performance of employees, companies, and therefore all of us.
As “Guardians of our Environment,” we have an obligation to lead the way to perform pest management in a manner that protects the people, pets, and structures we service. The knowledge obtained by becoming an ACE best equips you to do this. Just as medical doctors, pharmacists, and auto mechanics must stay up-to-date to perform their services at ever-increasing standards, so must we.