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CEMA hosts annual meeting

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August 21, 2025

CEMA Annual Meeting
Pictured from left during the August 2025 meeting are Brad Dutoit; Drs. Tim Nowatzki and Shripat Kamble; Jeffery Preece, BCE, PHE; and Jerry Heath, BCE. PHOTO: CEMA

The Certified Entomologists of Mid-America (CEMA), a chapter of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), held its annual meeting Aug. 1-2, in Olathe, Kan.

The event kicked off with a social gathering and dinner, giving members a chance to reconnect and network in a relaxed setting. The annual board meeting took place the following morning. Afterward, the group toured the recently transformed Pollinator Prairie, where participants explored the diverse insect life thriving in the revitalized ecosystem around the former chemical collection site.

About Certified Entomologists of Mid-America (CEMA)

CEMA is a regional chapter of the Entomological Society of America dedicated to promoting the study and understanding of entomology in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.

CEMA provides a valuable platform for entomologists to connect, collaborate and expand their knowledge. Open to both Associate Certified Entomologists (ACEs) and Board-Certified Entomologists (BCEs) in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa, CEMA fosters a diverse community of professionals.

Members come from various backgrounds, including academia, research and development, product manufacturing, consulting and pest management. This rich diversity of expertise creates a dynamic environment for learning and sharing insights.

CEMA also supports the advancement of entomology by sponsoring several awards annually for outstanding extension projects within the Entomological Society’s North Central Branch.

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