Batzner Pest Management: Adds two Associate Certified Entomologists

Contact: Jerry Batzner, President or

Christine Venuti, Marketing

16948 W. Victor Rd.

New Berlin, WI 53146

262-797-4160

NEW BERLIN, WI: It seems to be a successful year for the employees over at Batzner Pest Management. Batzner’s employees have proven they know how to “WOW” their customers.

Two Batzner employees have decided to take their knowledge and skills a step further and train to receive their Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) certification. Pest Management Service Professionals will earn this credibility after passing a rigorous examination on their knowledge of pest management, ethical behavior, and more.

Dave Kusnierek, one of two employees to receive this certification, has been with Batzner Pest Management for over 25 years. Kusnierek says he has stayed with the pest industry for so long because, “I love the challenging aspect of the work. Variety is a big part of what I do, and that is why I have stayed as long as I have.”

To Dave, having his ACE means that “I was able to sharpen my skills because ACE requires information that is not basic knowledge.” To date, there are only 289 ACE certified service professionals.

Rob Van Willigen, recently announced the Commercial Technician of the Year as nominated by PCT Magazine, also joins Dave in receiving his ACE this year.

While Van Willigen doesn’t seem to see these as “Glory Days” for himself, he does say that “Winning the award was unexpected, but receiving my ACE is something I have been wanting. I have always wanted to further my education.” Rob doesn’t want to stop with the ACE; he sees the BCE, Board Certified Entomologist, as his next step.

All service professionals at Batzner are required to take tests through Purdue University and through the state of Wisconsin, so why is it beneficial to receive an ACE certificate?

Credentialing is important in any industry especially with today’s economy. Having your ACE is one more way to prove to potential clients you really know the skills to do the job.

How can a service professional become certified? The Entomological Society of America lists on their website six different steps to become an ACE: determining eligibility, applying, studying for your examination, selecting a proctor, taking your examination, and maintaining your certification.

Batzner Pest Management’s President, Jerry Batzner stated, “I hope more employees consider achieving their ACE and I can’t stress enough how thrilled and proud I am of Dave and Rob.”