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Boise, Idaho Area

-Accredited USDA/APHIS/PPQ Authorized Certification Official (ACO) -FGIS/AMS certified Hop Inspector-USDA SAC Seed Sampler-Trained in AAFCO,ASCO, ASPCO sampling techniques for feed, seed, and fertilizer-Conduct phytosanitary inspections including inspecting for insects, soil, and diseases-Advise customers on exporting requirements for international shipping-Conduct seed crop field inspections for phytosanitary purposes-Innovated, designed, and implemented new methods for planning and coordinating state field inspections-Conduct seed, feed, fertilizer, plant amendments, and nursery inspections-Conduct quarantine inspections -Identify insects, noxious weeds, and plant diseases-Conduct apiary inspections-Insect trapping-An expert on plant agriculture laws and quarantines for the state of Idaho-Enforce and advise Idaho citizens on state agriculture laws-Conduct USDA pest surveys-Work independently and in a team setting-Conduct educational outreach to the community

Yakima, Wa

Central Washington University Ellensburg, Wa And Usda Ars Wapato, Wa

-Investigated metabolic development of Apple Maggots-Investigated growth perimeters of Apple Maggots especially in regards to the conditions of diapuasing pupae- Super cool Apple Maggots, Potato Psylid, and Western Cherry Fruity Flies using a differential scanning calorimeter-Analyze metabolic, thermal tolerance, and thermal requirements of agricultural insects-Perform biological assays of insect lipids, carbohydrates and glucose levels-Dissections to assess viability of an pupae-Gas Chromatography analysis of insect CO2 production-Analyze oxygen consumption of insects under thermal stress-Mass rearing and caring of insects in a controlled environment

Master Of Biology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General