Author: Kurt Treftz, Cascade Pest Control
Congratulations to Cascade Pest Control’s co-founder Kurt Treftz, for receiving the ACE Professional Award from the Entomological Society of America (ESA)! This prestigious ACE award recognizes outstanding and superior contributions of an Associate Certified Entomologist in the field of structural pest management and their contributions to entomology.
All Award honorees will be showcased during Entomology 2024, November 10-13, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Kurt’s outstanding contributions to structural pest management, his leadership, and his commitment to professional development and environmental excellence have made a significant impact on the structural pest management industry.
All of us at Cascade Pest Control congratulate Kurt for a well-deserved recognition.
Kurt Treftz
Kurt Treftz, ACE, is director of Cascade Pest Control, which he co-founded in 1979. Over the years, he has served as president of the Washington State Pest Management Association and later chaired the Ethics and the Environmental Awareness Committees. An early adopter of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, Treftz led Cascade Pest Control to earning various environmental awards in Washington State, such as an award from the Washington State Ecological Commission, the Governor’s Environmental Award, and the Evergreen Award from EPA’s Region 10. Treftz also served on the Washington State IPM in Schools Committee.
Treftz adopted an all-in approach toward ESA’s CIT and ACE certification for all Cascade Pest Control licensed Pest Management Professionals (PMPs). As a result, 65% of Cascade technicians hold ESA certifications, with six Certified IPM Technicians and seven Associate Certified Entomologists.
Treftz also initiated the Dr. Laurel Hansen Scholarship with Washington State University and garnered industry support. As a result, many PMPs have further contributed, making it an endowed scholarship.