Suburban Pest Control Welcomes Board Certified Entomologist as Director of Training

Timothy Best brings over 21 years of expertise to lead training efforts for the pest control company

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Suburban Pest Control, a pest control company serving Westchester, Rockland, and New York City, has announced the addition of Timothy Best, MSPH, BCE, as its new Director of Training. Best is a board-certified entomologist with over 21 years of experience in pest management, bringing a combination of field expertise and scientific knowledge to the role.

Why it matters

Suburban Pest Control's commitment to science-driven service and industry leadership is reinforced by the addition of Timothy Best, who will focus on training both technicians and customer service professionals to better understand the biology and habits of local pests, ensuring effective and sustainable pest management solutions.

The details

In his new role, Best will be responsible for training Suburban Pest Control's team to understand the biology and habits of local pests, ensuring that every treatment plan is rooted in Integrated Pest Management and delivers maximum effectiveness. Best began his career as a commercial pest control technician and advanced into technical services, holding a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Natural Science and Mathematics. He is also a certified pesticide course instructor in New York and New Jersey.

  • Timothy Best joined Suburban Pest Control in February 2026.

The players

Timothy Best

A board-certified entomologist with more than 21 years of experience in pest management, who has been hired as the new Director of Training at Suburban Pest Control.

Ken Unger

The President of Suburban Pest Control, who believes that knowledge is the foundation of effective pest management and that bringing Timothy Best aboard will raise the bar even higher.

Suburban Pest Control

A pest control company serving Westchester, Rockland, and New York City, with a commitment to science-driven service and industry leadership.

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What they’re saying

“At Suburban, we've always believed that knowledge is the foundation of effective pest management. Bringing Tim aboard raises the bar even higher. His expertise ensures that our team stays ahead of evolving pest challenges and continues to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”

— Ken Unger, President of Suburban Pest Control (EINPresswire.com)

“What excites me most about joining Suburban Pest Control is the commitment to both people and science. By training every team member to truly understand the biology behind the pests we encounter, we can deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions. At the end of the day, it's about protecting our communities and improving our customers' quality of life.”

— Timothy Best, Director of Training, Suburban Pest Control (EINPresswire.com)

The takeaway

Suburban Pest Control's addition of a board-certified entomologist as its new Director of Training demonstrates the company's commitment to science-driven pest management solutions and its dedication to providing exceptional service to its customers by ensuring its team is highly trained and knowledgeable about local pests and their biology.