Integrated Pest Management Consultant

Responsibilities

Field & Crop Monitoring

• Conduct regular greenhouse inspections to monitor pest, disease, and beneficial insect activity.
• Identify pest species and life stages using field guides, keys, and microscopes.
• Assess crop health and evaluate potential pest impact.
• Map scouting data and produce detailed reports for growers.

IPM Strategy Development

• Develop tailored IPM programs based on grower needs and crop conditions.
• Recommend biological control agents, cultural practices, and non‑chemical solutions.
• Interpret data from IPM Scouts and translate findings into financial risk assessments.
• Forecast biological control needs for clients.

Grower Support & Training

• Provide training to growers and staff on IPM practices and beneficial insect use.
• Conduct on‑site demonstrations, workshops, and educational sessions.
• Offer ongoing support to ensure successful implementation of IPM strategies.
• Meet weekly with growers and IPM leads to review progress and challenges.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with R&D teams to stay updated on new pest management solutions.
• Assist with trials conducted at greenhouse facilities.
• Participate in industry events and networking opportunities.
• Track infestations back to their source and recommend remediation practices.

Relationship Building

• Build strong rapport with Head Growers, Assistant Growers, IPM Managers, and Scouts.
• Communicate preventative measures such as banker plants, trap plants, conservation strategies, and biocontainment.
• Support growers in making financially sound decisions regarding pest management.