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.
This book fills a gap in the structural pest control publishing. It 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. Written in a light and conversational tone, it will be widely used and adopted by newcomers to the industry as well as long-time professionals. As noted in the foreword by Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, “This is a must-read for anyone in this industry whether they are going for their ACE or not."
IPM for the Urban Professional 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.
Authors: Mike Merchant, Ph.D., BCE and Richard H. Levine
Published by the Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Published: October, 2015
PRICES:
ACE/CIT/PHE applicants: $49
Members, BCEs, and ACEs: $75
Non-members: $94
Shipping fees extra. Bulk discounts are available (minimum of 10 books per order at $57/book).
The following text is excerpted from IPM for the Urban Professional: A Study Guide for the Associate Certified Entomologist
By: Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus,
From my standpoint, enrolling in the ACE program instantly triggers three actions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Be aware that ACE is a certification program, not a certificate. As with any other professional certification (medical, teaching, etc.), you are mandated to keep up with your professional training in order to keep your certification active. This is what makes the achievement so meaningful.