Christy Jones, BCE

Christy Jones, BCE has extensive work experience in the field of entomology. Christy is currently employed at MGK as a Technical Data Support Specialist, where they coordinate studies for marketing data needs, writes articles and blogs for MGK's website and pest control magazines, and also gives presentations on MGK products and best practices.

Prior to their current role, Christy worked as an Entomologist at MGK from February 2018 to August 2021. Here, they gained experience in conducting residual and bait assays for novel insecticides against crop and household pests for global markets. Additionally, they provided product development support for malaria protection products and contributed to the development of InscalisTM insecticide.

Before joining MGK, Christy worked at BASF as a Scientist I from July 2010 to January 2018. During this time, they developed and conducted assays for insecticides, specifically focusing on crop and household pests for global markets. Christy also provided product development support for malaria protection products, including Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLIN).

Christy's career began at the University of Florida in 2008, where they served as a Graduate Research Assistant. Christy'sresponsibilities included conducting field research on Culex pipiens mosquitoes to determine their survival and dispersal patterns in urban, residential, and forested environments. This research aimed to understand the impact of vector survival and dispersal on the transmission of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. Christy also supervised and trained interns in mosquito ovary dissection, species identification, and trap set up for other vector surveillance studies.

Prior to their graduate studies, Christy worked as an Entomologist at i2LResearch from November 2006 to December 2007. Christy also gained experience at the Smithsonian Institution as a West Nile Virus Mosquito technician from May 2006 to October 2006.

Christy's career also includes a role as an Entomology technician at the National Park Service from January 2006 to April 2006. Here, they sorted and identified insects and assisted in vegetative studies. Additionally, they worked as a Conservation technician at SCA in 2005, where their responsibilities included conducting botanical surveys and studying fire behavior's effect on study areas in Wyoming and California.

Overall, Christy Jones, BCE has acquired a diverse range of experiences in entomology and has contributed to various research projects, product development, and field studies throughout their career.

Christy Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Winthrop University, which they attended from 2000 to 2004. Following that, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Entomology at the University of Florida between 2008 and 2010. In July 2021, they obtained a certification as a Board Certified Entomologist- Urban/Industrial Entomology from the Entomological Society of America.