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1 Practical Tips for Finding, Training and Keeping Quality Insectary Workers
Angela Hale Entomologist/Consultant Biobest Biological Systems Richard Ward Director of Business Development Beneficial Insectary

2 Outline Introduction and background Hiring and firing
Unique qualities for insectary staff Health and Safety Retention, rewards and continuing education Q &A

3 Scale of Production Lab rearing Low tech- tri-trophic
High tech-factitious prey or artificial diet Factory scale mass-production of sterile insects

4 Reference Principles and Procedures for Rearing High Quality Insects
John C Schneider, Editor Copyright 2009 MSU (Chapter 3, The Insectary Manager William R Fisher)

5 Hiring: Education and Experience
Level of education depends on position to be filled Passion, commitment and reliability more important than education Mass-Rearing workshop graduates Entomology, horticulture, university co-op Must have a ‘feel’, sixth sense, ‘green-thumb’ Cook, food processing, livestock Not be scared or repulsed by insects and spiders!

6 Training Buddy system Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Study Groups
Workshops Meetings

7 Climate and Communication
Temperature Relative Humidity Air Circulation Disease prevention Avoid contamination

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9 Training Tools SOP Maps/Signage Tyvek Suits Moats/Footbaths Showers
Change of Clothing

10 Health and Safety General
Allergens- bee stings, bites, rashes from mite hairs, respiratory problems Pathogens-fungal spores Dust masks, respirators, protective clothing, eyewash stations Monthly safety meetings (good time to get together and discuss general issues at the same time)

11 Team Building Job shadowing to understand how each position is important Cross-training Education Recreation Benefits

12 What can go wrong? Smart phone/social media Poor work ethic
Poor skills, no ‘feel’ for insectary work Micro-management with no flexibility 3 month probationary period useful

13 Positive Work Environment
Pride in a job well done Belief in value of type of employment Bonuses based on company performance Health Benefits Fun events, annual awards

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15 In Summary: Hire slowly, fire quickly Take time to train well
Encourage and support continuing education Team build and reward individual and company performance Ask questions and listen!

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