Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE, MSc.
Technical Specialist
BASF
Professional Experience:
Technical Specialist
BASFJanuary 2019–Until present, Irvine, CA
West Coast Technical Support Specialist for the Pest Specialty Solutions. Specializing in Urban Pest Management for urban pests such as ants, termites and commensal rodents.
Director of Technical TrainingTarget Specialty Products
June 1988–January 2019, Santa Fe Springs
National Director of Technical Training for 41 branches in the US and Canada. Responsible for continuing education courses, training programs and marketing events for all the markets we serve. Speaker and educator on a variety of courses including urban pests and safety. Board certified entomologist responsible for insect identifications and follow up recommendations for management.
Adjunct Professor, BiologyLong Beach City College
June 1997–December 2012 (15 years 7 months)
Instruct Integrated Pest Management Courses for Horticultural Majors. Assist in California QAL exam preparation. Classes are given on an as needed basis.
Education:B.S., Biology – California State Polytechnic, Pomona
MSc. Entomology – University of Nebraska Lincoln
Professional Licenses:Board Certified Entomologist #3194
CA Pest Control Advisor #75062
CA Qualified Applicators License #99685
Professional Affiliations:Chair of the West Coast Rodent Academy
Entomological Society of America
Pi Chi Omega
Toastmasters International
