Senior Citrus IPM Specialist & Field Advisor

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc.; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with matching

Job summary

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is seeking an experienced pest control professional with at least 5 years of citrus IPM experience. The role requires traveling between ranches in California and maintaining a clean California driver’s license record. A PCA license is required.

The ideal candidate will monitor fields, evaluate chemical efficacy, and coordinate applications with ranch managers while ensuring compliance with DPR regulations. Strong safety and inventory management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• BS in Agriculture or plant science preferred.
• Must be able to follow our Fleet Safety Program and Policies.
• Valid PCA license required.

Responsibilities

• Find insects, diseases, weeds and other organisms and implement IPM programs; write recommendations.
• Monitor and scout fields for economic thresholds.
• Evaluate chemical efficacy in fields.
• Correctly use chemicals for maximum fruit quality.
• Communicate with ranch managers to coordinate pesticide applications.
• Comply with California Department of Pesticide Regulations.
• Order chemicals and keep inventory up to date.
• Manage field scouts.
• Coordinate pest control operations.

Skills

Clean driving record

BS in Agriculture or plant science

Fleet Safety Program & Policies

Valid PCA license

Education

BS in Agriculture or Plant Science

Job description

Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is seeking an experienced pest control professional with at least 5 years of citrus IPM experience. The role requires traveling between ranches in California and maintaining a clean California driver’s license record. A PCA license is required.

The ideal candidate will monitor fields, evaluate chemical efficacy, and coordinate applications with ranch managers while ensuring compliance with DPR regulations. Strong safety and inventory management skills are essential.