Becoming an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE)

Step 2: Application

Becoming an ACE is a rigorous undertaking and all those who are interested in certification are encouraged to take it seriously. The application procedure is as follows:

1. Applicant submits an application, a copy of their current pesticide applicator's license, a CV or resume, and an application fee. Further, the applicant signs a statement agreeing to abide by the ACE Code of Ethics. Frequently the applicant will select a proctor at this time as well. The application is available in PDF format or online (coming soon).
2. The full application and supporting materials are forwarded to the Chair of the BCE Examining Committee for review.
3. If the review is successful, the applicant is contacted with a letter of welcome to the program. If the review is not successful, the applicant has the opportunity to withdraw from the program and receive half of his/her fees in return.
4. If not previously selected, the applicant now selects a proctor for his/her examination and, together with their proctor, selects a testing date. This information must be communicated back to the Certification Coordinator, who establishes access for the applicant to take the test(s).
5. Once a test date is selected, the Certification Coordinator sends examination instructions to the proctor.
6. The applicant takes the test(s) on the proctor's computer and, upon submission, is shown their score, though final verification of the scores is not complete until reviewed by the Chair of the Examination Committee. 75% is a passing score.
7. The Chair of the Examination Committee contacts the applicant and welcomes them to the ACE program (if they passed) or offers suggestions on how to improve their score for the next test date. If re-testing is required, the test must be taken no sooner than 90 days, but no more than 365 days later, or else re-application to the program may be required.
8. Upon becoming an ACE, the applicant is now entitled to use the moniker “ACE” or “Associate Certified Entomologist” in all materials for themselves and company materials that reference the applicant.
9. An ACE welcome kit will be mailed to the new ACE by the Certification Coordinator.

If you are ready to proceed, please submit all materials to the Certification Coordinator, at the address below:

ACE Program
Entomological Society of America
Membership Services
10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite 100
Lanham, MD 20706
(New phone) 410-263-3622
bce@entsoc.org

 

Other steps in the process to become an ACE:

Step 1: Determine eligibility

Step 3: Study for your examination

Step 4: Select a proctor

Step 5: Take your examination

Step 6: Maintain your certification