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Pest Control Expert Witness & Entomology Expert Witness Services
BCE Services, LLC provides forensic entomology and pest control expert witness support to attorneys, insurers, property managers, and businesses across the United States. Led by Douglas Seemann, a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) with more than 40 years of forensic and applied urban entomology experience in the pest management industry, our firm has served as an expert witness and consultant in 300+ cases involving insects, spiders, rodents, birds, and parasitic pests.
We work with both plaintiff and defense counsel, offering clear, defensible forensic entomology opinions grounded in decades of hands-on field and management experience — not just academic theory. Whether you need a forensic entomology expert witness for deposition and trial testimony, a pre-litigation site inspection, or ongoing pest management consulting, BCE Services brings the credentials and courtroom-tested experience to support your case.
Browse our core service areas below, or contact us to discuss the specifics of your matter.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
As a forensic entomology expert witness, Douglas Seemann provides deposition and trial testimony, written reports, and case consultation across a wide range of pest-related litigation, including:
Habitability disputes
Evaluating pest infestations cited in landlord-tenant and habitability claims, including whether property management met its duty to maintain a safe and pest-free environment.
Termite damage litigation
Assessing liability, causation, and standard-of-care questions in termite damage disputes.
Bed bug, hospitality & healthcare negligence
Supporting claims and defenses involving hotels, multi-family housing, hospitals, nursing homes, and other hospitality or healthcare settings.
Learn more →Wrongful death cases
Cases involving insect stings, venomous arthropods, or vector-borne illness.
Pesticide-related matters
Pesticide misuse, exposure, and poisoning claims.
Product failure & fraud investigation
Pest control product performance and misrepresentation disputes.
Personal injury consultation
Bites, stings, and pest-related injury claims.
We represent both plaintiffs and defendants and can provide a CV, case history, and rate sheet on request — see the FAQ page for answers to common questions about hiring a pest control expert witness.
Site Inspections & Investigations
Beyond courtroom testimony, BCE Services conducts independent, forensic on-site investigations that document conditions objectively using methods that hold up under scrutiny, including:
Property and site inspections
For pest activity, damage, and conducive conditions.
Evidence documentation
To support or rebut claims made in litigation.
Standard-of-care evaluations
Comparing a pest control company's or property management team's actions against industry norms — confirming whether everything necessary was done to maintain a safe, clean, pest-free environment.
Field investigations
For insurers and attorneys evaluating a claim before litigation begins.
Our coast-to-coast field and management background in the pest control industry means every forensic inspection is grounded in real operational experience, not just textbook standards.
Consulting & Pest Management Program Development
BCE Services also works directly with pest control companies, property managers, school districts, and other organizations to build stronger pest management programs, including:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program development
For schools, hospitality, healthcare facilities, and commercial properties.
Pest control business development consulting
For companies looking to grow or refine operations.
Startup assistance
For new pest control companies entering the industry.
Product representation
And technical consulting for pest control product manufacturers.
This practical, industry-side experience is part of what makes our expert witness opinions credible in court — we don't just study the pest control industry, we've helped build it.
Education, Public Speaking & Media
Douglas Seemann is a frequent speaker, trainer, and media resource on entomology and pest management topics, offering:
Public speaking and conference presentations
For industry associations and professional groups.
Training programs
For pest control companies, property managers, healthcare facility staff, and legal teams.
News media consultation
As a subject-matter expert on pest-related stories.
These engagements keep our expertise current and are available for organizations looking for a credentialed, courtroom-experienced entomology expert to speak or train.
Meet Our Team
BCE Services, LLC is led by Douglas Seemann, BCE, and supported by Associate Entomologist Adam Holt, BCE — both Board Certified Entomologists with deep, hands-on experience in the pest management industry.
Douglas Seemann, BCE
Board Certified EntomologistMore than 40 years of forensic and applied urban entomology experience in the pest management industry. Douglas leads the firm's expert witness, inspection, and consulting work.
Adam Holt, BCE
Associate EntomologistAdam is a Board Certified Entomologist with more than 25 years in the pest control industry, spanning both the private and public sectors. He is passionate about training, software technology, insect identification, pest control, social media, and podcasts, and is at his best networking and working in the field. Adam brings a commitment to learning something new every day and an eagerness to connect with the clients and colleagues he works alongside.
Discuss Your Case With a Pest Control Expert Witness Today
Whether you need a forensic entomology expert witness for an active case or want to discuss a potential matter, BCE Services, LLC is ready to help. Contact us to request a CV, case history, or rate sheet, or to schedule a consultation.
Phone: (520) 370-8907 | Email: bce@expertentomologist.com
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