Study Guides
There are four main recommended study materials for the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) exam, and any number of additional resources that can help prepare applicants.
- IPM for the Urban Professional: A Study Guide for the Associate Certified Entomologist
- Online ACE Exam Prep Course by the Entomological Society of America (ESA) or the National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
- NPMA's Field Guide to Household Pests (available as an app or physical copy)
- Ace the ACE Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify)
Familiarity with information in these references, along with solid hands-on experience in the pest control industry, and participation in ongoing continuing education should adequately prepare prospective ACE candidates to take the certification exam.
Additional resources to consider include:
- Bennet, G., J. Owens, and R. Corrigan [eds.]. 1997. Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations. 6th ed. Questex Media, Duluth, MN.
- Gold, R. E., and S. C. Jones [eds.]. 2000. Handbook of Household and Structural Insect Pests. Entomological Society of America, Annapolis, MD.
- Hedges, S. A. 1996. Field Guide for the Management of Structure-Infesting Flies. G.I.E. Publishing, Cleveland, OH.
- Hedges, S. A. 1998. Field Guide for the Management of Structure-Infesting Ants. G.I.E. Publishing, Cleveland, OH.
- Hedges, S. A., and M. S. Lacey. 1996. Field Guide for the Management of Structure-infesting Beetles. Vols. I (Hide and carpet beetles/ wood-boring beetles) and II (Stored product beetles/occasional and overwintering beetles). G.I.E. Publishing, Clevland, OH.
- Koehler, P. and Pereira, R. General Household Pest Control. University of Florida IFAS.
- Kramer, R. 1998. PCT Technician's Handbook. G.I.E. Publishing, Cleveland, OH.
- Mallis, A. 1997. (8th Edition) and 2004 (9th Edition) Mallis Handbook of Pest Control. G.I.E. Publishing, Cleveland, OH.
- Ware, G. W. 2000. The Pesticide Book. Thompson Publications, Fresno, California.