Termite Expert Panel

The following termite experts have contributed their time and expertise to reviewing the content featured on the Termite Institute™:

Dr. Harold J. Harlan, Entomologist
Harold Harlan specializes in medical entomology and acarology. He has been a Board Certified Entomologist (B.C.E.) in Medical and Veterinary Entomology since 1973 and in Urban and Industrial Entomology since 1999.

Harlan has published more than 30 articles in scientifically peer-reviewed journals. He was the National Pest Management Association staff entomologist for more than eight years. He currently serves as a senior science associate with Kadix Systems, working on information research and related technical document revision for the Defense Pest Management Information Analysis Center (DPMIAC, AFPMB) in Silver Spring, MD.

He earned his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from Ohio State University. He served 25 years on active duty as a U.S. Army Medical Entomologist, retiring in 1994.

Dr. Bob Davis B.C.E., Market Development Specialist
As a Market Development Specialist for the professional pest control group of BASF, Bob Davis provides research and development services throughout the Southwestern United States for BASF's full line of professional pest control products. With more than 20 years of professional pest control-related experience, he also serves as a technical resource for BASF customers and sales staff.

Davis earned his bachelor's degree in natural resources at the University of Nebraska, as well as an advanced degree in entomology and his doctorate in philosophy. His graduate work focused on testing and evaluating termite-control techniques.

Prior to his graduate studies, Davis held several positions in professional pest management, including working as a pest control operator for Arrow Pest Control in Lincoln, Neb., and as a pest control technician for Mid-State Pest Control also in Lincoln. After completing his graduate studies, Dr. Davis worked as the Training and Technical Director for ABC Pest & Lawn Services of Austin, Texas.

Steven David, Realtor
Steven David, a practicing Realtor for 33 years, is a senior instructor for the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and former Chairman of Professional Development (Education) for the 156,000 member Florida Association of Realtors. David also served as state president of the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council.

American Society of Home Inspectors

Formed in 1976, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) is the oldest and most respected non-profit professional society for home inspectors in North America. Its mission is to promote excellence and exemplary practice within the profession. ASHI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics are the recognized guidelines for the home inspection profession.

For more information on the American Society of Home Inspectors, contact the association at 932 Lee Street, Suite 101, Des Plaines, Ill., 60016. Call 800-743-2744 or visit the ASHI Web site at www.ashi.org. While online, experience ASHI's Virtual Home Inspection tool, which provides an interactive overview of the 10 main areas of the home that are part of an ASHI Inspection.