1998 B.S. Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

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1 Janis J. Reed Extension Program Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 2488 TAMU College Station, TX Phone: Education 2013 Ph.D. Entomology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (Dec) Dissertation Title: Pseudacteon spp. Effect on Foraging Strategies of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formcidae) and Spatiotemporal Monitoring in Urban Habitats 2000 M.S. Entomology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (May) Thesis Title: A Study of the Food Preferences and Feeding Strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander) 1998 B.S. Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Research Interests Urban entomology Foraging and feeding habits of pest species Control strategies of pest species Termite behavior and control Bed bug behavior and control Professional Experience 2013 Present Extension Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Plan and develop educational material in the Pesticide Safety Education Program, conduct and facilitate applicator certification programs, write and edit training manuals, develop audio and visual aids for training materials, work with web page design and internet based educational programs. Act as a subject matter specialist for County Extension Agents, governmental agencies and the public. Develop plans to deliver information and technologies on pesticide education and pest management. Respond to county agent requests for educational materials and professional development training and assist these personnel in implementing and utilizing them. Serve as a technical information source on Federal and

2 State pesticide regulations involving pesticide safety, pest management, and integrated pest management Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Urban and Structural Entomology. Primary research objectives: 1) Red imported fire ant (RIFA) feeding in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. flies, 2), Bait preference of RIFA exposed to phorid flies, 3) Changes in worker size class abundance in the presence of phorid flies, 4) Urban population levels of Pseudacteon spp. flies Supervisor: Dr. Roger E.Gold Teaching Assistant (TA), Insects in Human Society (ENTO 322). Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Responsibilities: present lectures, prepare exam questions, grade assignments, conduct exam reviews, lead field trips and pinning sessions. Also served as the TA for the online version of ENTO 322. Supervisor: Roger E. Gold Technical Director/Staff Entomologist, ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. Duties included training in pest management, safety, and integrated pest management. Quality control of service personnel. Evaluation of pest control products for use by 100+ service personnel. Publications Ph.D. Dissertation 2013 Pseudacteon spp. Effect on Foraging Strategies of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and Spatiotemporal Monitoring in Urban Habitats M.S. Thesis 2000 A Study of the Food Preferences and Feeding Strategies of Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander) Publications (Peer-Reviewed) 2013 R.T. Puckett, A.A. Calixto, J.J. Reed, D.L. McDonald, B. Bart Drees, and R.E. Gold. Effectiveness Comparison of Multiple Sticky-Trap Configurations for sampling Pseudacteon spp. Phorid Flies (Diptera: Phoridae)

3 Oral Presentations Invited Presentations th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Fire ant interactions with Phorid flies in urban environments. 67 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Rodent Control and Exclusion in Commercial Accounts. 67 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. ACE Training, Stored Product Pests th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Pest Management in Commercial Kitchens. 66 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Bat biology and control. 66 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Effects of Phorid flies on red imported fire ant populations Winfield Solutions, Houston, Texas. Delusory Parasitosis. ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. Negativity in the workplace. 65 th Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Eckbom s Syndrome & Delusory Parasitosis National Conference of Urban Entomology, Tulsa, OK. Control Methods for Rover ants (Brachymyrmex spp.) 62 nd Urban Pest Management Conference & Workshop, Texas A&M University. Bed Bug Control. Submitted Presentations th Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) forager sizes and granular ant bait grit size selection in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies 60 th Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN. Virtual approaches used to teach introductory entomology courses th Entomological Society of America, Reno, NV. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) forager sizes and granular ant bait grit size selection of the in the presence of Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies 2010 Entomological Society of America, San Diego, CA. Special problems in bed bug control A management perspective

4 Press/ Web/ Radio/ Television Interviews 2010 KVUE news, Austin, Texas. Don t let the bed bugs bite. UWire, Daily Texan, Austin, Texas. Bed bugs infest homes, sweep through nation KVUE news, Austin, Texas. Rodent swarming season comes to central Texas 2006 Monster.com. Pest Control Technicians Hiring good people News 8, Austin, Texas. Killing fleas and ticks News 8, Austin, Texas. Rains bring mosquitoes, but you can control them. Teaching Experience Professor of Record AGRO 3713: General Entomology. Prairie View A&M University. Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Human Ecology Teaching Assistant (TA) Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 700 (Distance education). Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. Roger Gold Teaching Assistant (TA) Entomology 322: Insects in Human Society, section 500. Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. Roger Gold Teaching Assistant (TA) Horticultural Entomology. Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. Marvin Harris Teaching Assistant (TA) Insect Morphology. Texas A&M University. Department of Entomology. Professor of Record Dr. Jerry Cook. Awards and Honors 2013 COADC R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship 2012 COADC R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship Entomology Scholarship COADC - Clayton Wright Endowment Scholarship 2011 Joanne Roundtree Endowed Scholarship Entomology Scholarship

5 COADC Alice & George Novy Memorial Scholarship $ Dr. Harry Howell CDC Jr. Endowment Scholarship - $ COADC R.W. Jenkins Endowment Scholarship $ COADC Bill & Casey Clark Endowment Scholarship. $ COADC - Clayton Wright Endowment Scholarship. $ Service 2010 Director, Entomological Society of America Certification Board Member, Board of Directors, Texas Pest Control Association 2003 President, Austin Pest Control Association 2002 Vice President, Austin Pest Control Association Professional Organizations Entomological Society of America Texas Pest Control Association ( ) Certifications Present Licensed Applicator, Texas Department of Agriculture. Pest, Termite, Lawn & Ornamental, and Weed Control categories Present Board Certified Entomologist, Entomological Society of America.

6 References Dr. Roger Gold Professor and Endowed Chair Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology 2143 TAMU College Station, TX Ms. Wizzie Brown, BCE Extension Program Specialist- IPM Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 1600-B Smith Road Austin, TX Mr. Chris Keefer Assistant Research Scientist Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology 2143 TAMU College Station, TX Dr. Bob Davis Market Development Specialist BASF Specialty Products 2605 Butler National Dr Pflugerville, TX

Education. Research Interests. Professional Experience

Education. Research Interests. Professional Experience Janis J. Reed Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University Center for Urban & Structural Entomology Bldg. 1051; 2143 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-2143 Email: janisreed@tamu.edu Phone: 512-970-3904

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