Description:
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. Founded in 1889, ESA today has more than 6,000 members. This number includes educators, pest control operators, extension personnel, consultants, students, researchers, and scientists from agricultural departments, health agencies, private industries, colleges and universities, and state and federal governments. ESA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational society governed by a board comprised of members. The national office is located in Lanham, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.