Sprague Pest Solutions, the Western United States’ largest family-owned commercial pest control company, announced today that Mark Schwerdt, Route Manager 2 in Medford, Oregon, has earned his Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) certification through the Entomological Society of America (ESA).
Schwerdt joined Sprague in 2018 and has supported operations throughout Oregon, Northern California, and Denver. Based in the Medford branch since 2020, he has 18 years of industry experience and is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California.
Schwerdt’s achievement marks a major milestone for Sprague Pest Solutions. The company now employs 50 Associate Certified Entomologists (ACE) representing one of the strongest concentrations of ACE-certified professionals in the commercial pest management industry and a remarkable concentration of the more than 1,200 ACE-certified pest management professionals across North America.
“Reaching 50 ACE-certified professionals is a reflection of the culture we continue to build at Sprague,” said Shane Hartnett, ACE, Director of Operations at Sprague. “Technical excellence is critical in the environments our customers operate every day. Mark’s accomplishment demonstrates professionalism, curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement that defines our teams across every branch.”
“Earning my ACE certification was both a personal and professional goal,” said Mark Schwerdt, ACE. “The process challenged me to deepen my technical knowledge and better understand the science behind what we do every day. At Sprague, we’re always learning, improving, and finding smarter ways to support our customers.”