David Ortiz, Structural Pest Control Specialist
Structural pest control specialist with 15 years of field pest management experience.
Credentials
- Certified Structural Pest Control Operator, Texas Department of Agriculture #SPC-0018472
- Wood-Destroying Organism Inspector certification, National Pest Management Association
- Certified Termite Pretreat Applicator, Sentricon and Termidor
- National Pest Management Association member since 2011
- Featured in Pest Control Technology magazine (multiple times), interviewed by Consumer Reports for their 2023 pest control company evaluation
Background
David spent 12 years running field pest management for a regional pest control company in Texas and Oklahoma before joining GetPestHelp as editorial reviewer. His field specialties include Formosan termite treatment, bed bug remediation using both heat and chemical methods, and IPM programs for households with young children or pets.
What David Reviews
Every service page, treatment cost guide, and city-specific pest content is reviewed by David before publication and re-reviewed at least annually. He flags outdated regulatory information, incorrect species identification, and any treatment recommendations that don't reflect current best practices.