Entsult Associates, Inc.

On-site inspections are performed as required by individual job.  The inspection provides the consultant with a better understanding of the problem at hand.  Careful examination of the infested materials and of the storage or exhibition facilities provides important clues for combating the problem infestation.  A photographic record detailing construction of the facility and storage measures is initiated.  Often improper storage practices, obsolete facilities, not having knowledge of biologies of pest species, and the absence of monitoring devices allow pests to attain dangerously high levels usually before being perceived by maintenance personnel or support staff.  An integrated pest management program can be initiated and easily integrated into the daily schedule of the business.  Forensic cases involve studies using insects and other invertebrates collected from the homicide scene to provide estimation of insect colonization or post mortem interval, and from other sites to elucidate potential infestation sites or harborage areas.

In most cases, a comprehensive report is presented which is a result of both extensive research and laboratory investigations of the supplied specimens and often includes species identification, biological, natural history, and distributional data.  Recommended control or eradication procedures are usually included for investigations of pest species.  Since clients may require additional information for their records, completed reports can vary from the aforementioned outline.

Classes have been presented to health care professionals, pest control operators, school classes, and entomology society members on insects and arachnids including identification of pest species, life history information, and applicable management procedures.

Entsult Associates, Inc. staff provides interviews to newspaper and magazine reporters when insect-related articles are slated for publication and also have given interviews on television news programs to provide insect-related stories and commentary.

Entsult Associates, Inc. personnel have been instrumental in providing biological information and management procedures to businesses, pest management companies, and homeowners during recent bed bug infestations in many cities.