Madden was recently certified as an Associate Entomologist by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. To achieve Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) status, a pest control operator must have a minimum of seven years of verifiable pest management experience, the knowledge and ability to pass a rigorous test on insect pest control, a current U.S. pesticide applicators’ license, and a willingness to adhere to the ACE Code of Ethics.

“We’re very proud of the work Madden did and the knowledge he gained in order to become a certified ACE,” said Bruce James Madden, founder of Alliance Pest Services. “It means a lot to have nationally recognized, certified experts as part of the company.”

The ACE examination includes questions about:

• Basic entomology
• Insect identification, life cycles, and control measures
• Health impacts of pests
• Ecological principles pertaining to pest control
• Environmental impacts related to pest control
• Integrated pest management (IPM)
• Pesticide safety and health issues
• Pesticide technology and resources
• Organizations and associations of significance to the pest control industry
• Laws and regulations affecting the industry

For more information about the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation, visit http://www.entocert.org.

Madden is a licensed New Jersey commercial applicator in:

• Core (Basic Safety & Handling)
• 3A (Ornamentals)
• 3B (Turf)
• 5 (Aquatic)
• 6B (Right-Of-Way)
• 7A (General & Household Pests)
• 7B (Termites & Other Wood Destroying Pests)
• 7C (Fumigation) 7D (Food Processing)
• 8A (General Public Health)
• 8B (Mosquitoes)
• 13 (IPM In Schools)

Madden is also a commercially certified applicator in New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Madden is also certified with Quality Pro, Quality Pro for Schools, Quality Pro Food Safety, AIB International Food Safety Food Processing Sanitation/Hygiene, and AIB International Bird Pest Control.