Ron Ketner

Director of Service Board

After working as an insect biologist for the United States Department of Agriculture, in 2007 Ron Ketner started AZEX Pest Solutions in Prescott, Arizona.  Since that time, Ron and AZEX have become one of the foremost authority on Bed Bug Heat Remediation.  Ron set out to approach pest control in new and smarter ways with innovative technology, targeted pest control, and environmentally friendly practices.  Ron also sells Bed Bug Heat Remediation equipment  and training through his Heat Equipment Company Convectex. 

Educator, and/or Research Fellow for the:

• Arizona Office of Pest Management
• Arizona Department of Health Services- “Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Program”
• Society for Vector Ecology
• National Science Foundation
• Animal Behavior Society
• Journal of Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science
• US Dept. of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services