Lisa Brain

Entomologist

An entomologist who practices IPM (integrated pest management) tactics to reduce the amount of chemical control for the management of insect pests. She is experienced in monitoring and scouting techniques for a variety of insect pests and plant diseases that can be found in the many crops Agrimanagement works with.

Lisa was born and raised on an apple orchard in the Wenatchee Valley. Her father managed orchards and she later worked for him while obtaining a 2-year degree in Tree Fruit Production Management from Wenatchee Valley College. While at Wenatchee Valley College, Lisa became a Certified IPM Technician. She then continued her education in the field of entomology at the University of Idaho, where she received her B.S. in Entomology in 2004.

Lisa came to work at Agrimanagement in the spring of 2006, with a strong background in Tree Fruit Pest Management and Vineyard scouting. She is involved in all aspects of our pest management services. Lisa holds a Washington State Commercial Consultant license.