Aaron Rasch

Apprentice and Craftsman at 4 installations, specializing in pest management for economic, structural, and medical concerns, including control of aquatic and noxious weeds. Served as a technical instructor for apprentice and advanced courses, certifying over 400 personnel in 6 categories across 48 installations. Experienced professional with a diverse background in safety management, pest control, instructional design, and leadership. Skilled in program management, innovation, and resourcefulness. Proven track record of excellence in various roles, including technician, instructor, and technical guide rewrite member.

Leads pest management surveys, determines action needed to control/prevent infestations on 662 buildings and supports 6,000 personnel. Supervised 1 technician; maintained/updated Moody AFB pesticide program and pertinent historical databases/chemical tracking system
Responsible for acquisition, inventory, and maintenance of pesticide equipment/Installation Pest Management Plan Validation Ensures cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical control measures are implemented to reduce pesticide hazards

Performed procedures for developing and conducting Integrated Pest Management operations to protect 7.2K base personnel. Conducted operations and maintenance of chemical dispersal, safety and mobility equipment items valued over $400K. Provided pest control for 983 facilities, 1.5M sq yd airfield, 96 miles road/fence line, 2K acres real estate/supportted $3.4B property. Educated public on importance of proper sanitation, exclusion and non-chemical routes of pest control and prevention

Performed Integrated pest management fundamental chemical/non-chemical pest control techniques associated w/environmental compliance standards. Conducted pest management surveys to control & prevent infestations of plants, insects, animals & public health hazards. Interacted with Public Health, facility manager & Bio-Environmental elements to provide pest prevention techniques/assistance Prime BEEF team member; responsible for pest control procedures during local exercises and contingency operations