Bilingual IPM Intern | Digital Scouting & Biological Control Specialist
Félix Bouchard
Professional Summary
Bilingual Integrated Pest Management Specialist with over 1 year of hands-on experience in pest monitoring, beneficial insect release, and digital scouting tools in commercial greenhouse environments. Adept at implementing early detection systems, maintaining trap-based scouting reports, and applying biological controls to optimize plant health. Passionate about sustainability and precision in plant protection.
Work Experience
IPM Intern at EcoGro Greenhouse Solutions
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Installed and monitored sticky traps across bell pepper greenhouse bays, improving early pest detection accuracy. Scouted insect pressure zones and contributed to biocontrol timing logs, enhancing pest management efficiency. Assisted in preparing documentation for CFIA pest reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Greenhouse Worker at TerreNature Farms
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Supported sanitation protocols and plant preparation tasks within small-scale vegetable tunnels, reinforcing IPM practices. Collaborated with teams to maintain plant health and safety standards during peak growing seasons.
Education
Diploma in Integrated Pest Management
Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec (ITAQ)
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Skills
Technical Skills
- Sticky card deployment
- Pest pressure tracking
- Insect and disease scouting protocols
- Digital scouting tools (iScout, ScoutPro, Biobest Trap-ID)
- Data reporting (Google Sheets)
Soft Skills
- Bilingual communication (French/English)
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
Certifications
Certified IPM Scout
Ontario Greenhouse Alliance
Advanced Scouting & Trap Setting
BioPest Academy
Intro to Biological Control
BioBee Web Series
WHMIS and Worker Health Safety Training
AgriHR Canada