Linda Kowalski
Pest Control Industry Expert · Reviewer
Houston, TX · 17+ years experience
Office
777 Walker Street, Suite 2000, Houston, TX 77002
About
Linda Kowalski earned her ACE (Associate Certified Entomologist) credential from the Entomological Society of America in 2010, after a BS in Entomology from Texas A&M. She has spent 17 years in pest control on the Gulf Coast, the last nine as Technical Director at Holder's Pest Solutions where she designed the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) protocols across 12 metro Houston branches. Linda holds Texas commercial Structural Pest Control Service licenses across all 7 categories (1A-3B) and reviews ServiceAgent pest-control content with a focus on termite and bed-bug economics, the recurring-contract trap, and chemical-disclosure obligations.
Credentials
- Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) - Entomological Society of America
- Texas Structural Pest Control License #SPCS-7782
- Categories 1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 8 endorsements
- BS Entomology, Texas A&M University
- Sentricon Authorized Operator (Certified Specialist)
Areas of expertise
- IPM (Integrated Pest Management) protocol design
- Termite inspection + treatment (Formosan, Subterranean)
- Bed-bug heat + chemical treatment
- Gulf Coast mosquito + invasive ant management
- Pesticide disclosure + customer-safety compliance
Background
- Holder's Pest Solutions (Technical Director, 2015-2024)
- Orkin (District Manager - Houston, 2010-2015)
- Pest Control Specialists Inc (Service Tech, 2007-2010)
Selected publications
- Pest Control Technology Magazine (regular contributor)
- ServiceAgent Pest Control Pricing Guide (annual reviewer)
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