Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on a 26-year career at the University of California, Berkeley. PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Name: Dr. Vernard R. Lewis Company: University of California, Berkeley Title: Cooperative Extension Entomologist Years in pest management: 35 Key positions held: Pest management department head at San Quentin Prison, owner of IPM Systems, entomology […]
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