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Meet the author - Chad Gore, PhD

Chad Gore

About Chad 

Chad is an Entomologist and Market Technical Director with Rentokil Terminix, where he supports the Atlantic and Northeast markets, including the Northeast United States and Puerto Rico. 

With 18 years of service, Chad brings deep expertise in pest identification, technical operations, innovation deployment, and field training. He leads a team of Technical Services Managers and plays a key role in developing and providing continuing education for service technicians and managers across the business.

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Chad’s background and experience

Chad combines advanced academic training in entomology with extensive experience in technical leadership and applied pest management support. In his current role, he leads technical teams across a large operating region and supports the business by overseeing technician development, pest identification, technical assistance for challenging pest problems, product and equipment testing, and the delivery of training seminars and workshops.

His scientific background began during his master’s program, where he worked on the biological control of gypsy moths in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as fungal phytopathogens. 

Following his graduation from North Carolina State University in 2004, Chad remained at the university as a postdoctoral research associate.

At NC State, Chad focused on the physiological and molecular biology of German cockroach allergens, cockroach and allergen mitigation tactics in infested homes, and cockroach control in animal rearing facilities. This blend of research, education, and operational support continues to shape his work today, helping field teams solve complex pest challenges with scientifically grounded, practical solutions.

Areas of expertise

Chad is an experienced expert in entomology, technical operations, and pest management support.

Technical leadership and field support

Chad leads a team of Technical Services Managers and supports the development of service technicians and managers across a large operating region. 

His work helps ensure field teams have the technical guidance, training, and resources needed to address challenging pest situations effectively.

He also provides technical assistance during complex pest problems, helping translate scientific knowledge into practical, field-ready solutions

Pest identification and problem solving

Chad has extensive experience in pest identification and applied technical support. His background in entomology allows him to help teams diagnose pest issues accurately and recommend informed approaches to management and control

Training seminars and technical education

A key part of Chad’s role is developing and delivering training seminars and workshops for technicians and managers. He supports continuous education efforts that help improve service quality, strengthen technical confidence, and promote consistency across operations

Cockroach biology and allergen mitigation

Chad’s postdoctoral research focused on the physiological and molecular biology of German cockroach allergens, as well as mitigation tactics in infested homes. This work gave him deep expertise in one of the most important public health-related pest categories in urban entomology.

He also studied cockroach control in animal rearing facilities, expanding his technical experience across both residential and specialized environments

Biological control and applied research

During his graduate studies, Chad worked on the biological control of gypsy moths in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as on the biological control of fungal phytopathogens. His research background reflects a strong foundation in applied science and integrated approaches to pest management.

This experience continues to support his ability to evaluate pest issues from both a scientific and operational perspective

Innovation deployment, product testing, and equipment evaluation

In addition to technical support and education, Chad contributes to innovation deployment, product testing, and equipment evaluation within Rentokil Terminix. His work helps assess tools and approaches that can improve pest management outcomes in the field

Education and certifications

  • PhD, Entomology | Raleigh, NC (North Carolina State University)
  • M.S., Biology | California, PA (California University of Pennsylvania)
  • B.S., Biology | California, PA (California University of Pennsylvania)
  • Board Certified Entomologist (BCE)

Published works and media mentions

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