About

Adam Holt, BCE

Board Certified Entomologist, former pest control executive, and expert witness in bed bug, termite, and pest control standard of care litigation.

Adam Holt, BCE, Board Certified Entomologist and pest control expert witness

Science, operations, and the courtroom

Adam Holt is a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE #78309) with a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Florida and more than 25 years of experience in the pest management industry. He has held executive roles at Terminix and Advanced IPM, where he led technical programs, quality assurance, and training across large service operations.

Today Adam serves attorneys and insurers as an expert witness and consulting expert in bed bug, termite, and pest control standard of care litigation. His combination of scientific credentials and hands-on operating experience allows him to explain both what the insects did and what the people responsible for controlling them should have done.

Adam also chairs the Entomological Society of America PM&C Review Committee, hosts The BCE Podcast with co-host Chelle Hartzer, BCE, develops continuing education courses for pest management professionals, and holds a patent for ServSensor, an electronic rodent monitoring system. He has also served on the CAPMA Board of Directors.

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Credentials

CertificationBoard Certified Entomologist (BCE #78309), Entomological Society of America
EducationM.S. in Entomology, University of Florida
Industry experience25+ years, including executive roles at Terminix and Advanced IPM
LeadershipChair, ESA PM&C Review Committee; former Board of Directors, CAPMA
InnovationPatent holder, ServSensor electronic rodent monitoring system
Education outreachCEU course developer; host of The BCE Podcast
Based inSan Diego, California; serving California, Arizona, and Nevada

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