Adam Holt, MS, BCE
San Diego, CA 92103
Adam Holt, BCE (#78309), is a Board Certified Entomologist with an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Florida and more than 27 years in the pest management industry, including high level leadership executive roles at PCT TOP 100 companies. He provides expert witness and consulting services to plaintiff and defense counsel in bed bug, termite, rodent and pest control standard of care litigation, including habitability claims, hotel guest claims, WDO inspection disputes, and pesticide application cases. Based in San Diego, Adam serves California, Arizona and Nevada and is available nationwide for record review, site inspections, reports, and testimony.
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- Biology
- Birds
- Environmental
- Hazardous Materials
- Home Inspections
- Insects & Pests
- Pesticides
- Storage
- Toxic Torts
- Wood Products & Lumber
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Board Certified Entomologist (BCE), Entomological Society of America, Certification No. 78309, 2013
M.S., Entomology, University of Florida, 2009
B.S., Entomology, University of Florida, 2005
U.S. Patent, ServSensor electronic rodent monitoring system, Patent No.
NPMA Quality Pro, Certification #06132011 (2011 to present)
Florida Public Health Pest Control License PH10394 (2008-2014)
Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (2011-2014)
Field Representative Branch II Structural License #57850 (2019-2022)
Qualified Applicator's License #155501 (2019-2022) - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Entomological Society of America (ESA); Member, 2013 to present
○ ESA PM & Certification Review Committee, Chair, 2017 to present
○ ESA Leadership Development Committee, 2021 to present
● Pi Chi Omega (PCO); Member, 2026 to present
● National Pest Management Association (NPMA); Member, 2011 to present
● California Pest Management Association (CAPMA); Member, 2019 to 2022, 2026
○ CAPMA (Previously known as PCOC) Board of Director, 2019 to 2021; Chair, 2021
○ CAPMA Public Relations Committee Member, 2019 to 2022
○ CAPMA Fundraising Committee Member, 2019 to 2022
● Hawaii Pest Control Association (HPCA); Member, 2020 to 2023
● Arizona Pest Professional Organization (AZPPO); Member, 2023
○ AZPPO; Communications Committee, 2023 - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Featured Speaker, "Rodent Control in Food Facilities," QA Magazine Virtual Conference, April 1, 2026. Subject: rodent monitoring, prevention, and control in food and beverage facilities.
Presenter, Florida Mosquito Control Association 82nd Annual Meeting, 2010. Subject: mosquito control district customer satisfaction surveys.
Presenter, professional meeting presentation on Anastasia Mosquito Control District education and public relations achievements, 2010.
Organizer, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Workshop, Anastasia Mosquito Control District, St. Augustine, Florida, August 26, 2010.
Education Specialist, Anastasia Mosquito Control District, St. Johns County, Florida, 2008 to 2011. Subject: public and school education on mosquito biology, vector-borne disease, and mosquito control.
Host, The BCE Podcast, 2025 to present. Subject: urban entomology, pest management practice, and board certification, with co-host Chelle Hartzer, BCE.
Guest, Food Safety Matters, Episode 228, October 2026. Subject: integrated pest management, monitoring technology, and AI pest identification in food facilities.
Guest, Buildings Podcast, September 2026. Subject: fall pest activity and IPM for commercial facilities.
Continuing Education Course Developer and Instructor, 2019 - present. Subject: state-approved CEU training for licensed pest management professionals.
Technical Trainer, Terminix and Advanced IPM, 2011-2014, 2019-2022. Subject: target pest biology, inspection, treatment, and quality assurance for pest control technicians.
Exam Preparation Instructor, 2019 - present. Subject: ACE and BCE certification exam preparation. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: None
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 17
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Pest Control, Bed Bugs, Termite, Hospitality, Multi-family Housing, Mosquitoes, Turf Grass, Lawn & Ornamental
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 50
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 50
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: NA
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: N/A
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: N/A
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: consulting, reports, site inspections, record review
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $300
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $350
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $400
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Rush Fee $450
Site Inspection and Travel Fee/day is $1500 (not including expenses)
Available Upon Request