Patricia Hottel, M.Sc., BCE, PCQI has more than 45 years of experience in urban pest management, specializing in food processing pest management and fumigation. She holds a B.S. degree in entomology from the University of Georgia and an M.S. degree in instructional technology from the University of Central Missouri.
Before joining Orkin, she held technical and training roles at Bermuda Pest Control, McCloud Pest Services, and Rentokil and served as an industry consultant. She is a frequent presenter at industry events and has authored numerous articles in trade publications throughout her career, supporting the urban and structural pest management industry.
A distinguished urban entomologist, Patricia was inducted into the Pest Management Hall of Fame in 2024. She is also a past recipient of the PCT Crown Leadership Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the Entomological Society of America. She has held technical and training roles across Bermuda, Florida, and the Midwest and has provided fumigation support nationwide.
Fly control is critical to food safety. Orkin Commercial's IPM programs help food processing facilities address moisture, organic buildup, and access points before they create contamination or compliance risks.
There are multiple components in a rodent management program, including sanitation, vegetation management, rodent resource reduction and pest exclusion.
Just as prevention is considered a cornerstone of the food safety plan, inspections are a cornerstone of achieving the goal of preventive pest management.
