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# [Interview with Sarah Thomas-Clark](https://thomaspestservices.com/atlas-theme-blog/post/interview-with-sarah-thomas-clark)

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**Why the pest management industry?**

The pest management industry is a great industry with deep traditions. My family has always been in the industry. My grandfather Jim, owned Mid-Hudson Pest Control, my Uncle George, owned Thomas Pest Control and my father, Craig owned [Craig Thomas Pest Control](http://www.callcraig.com/). I was always known in school as the "pest control kid."

**Did you always know you wanted to be in the pest management industry?**

No. I went away to college at St. Rose for Spanish Education and moved home after one semester. I continued my education at SUNY Dutchess and received an Associates Degree in Social Studies Education. That summer, I realized my heart was in the pest management field and I switched my major to Organizational Communication, where I received my Bachelors at SUNY New Paltz. That was the best choice I ever made!

**What is your least favorite pest?**

Rodents. I know, you would think I would be immune to them, but it is a phobia of mine. I have come a long way after attending Bobby Corrigans, "Rodent Academy" in New York City. We had to travel thru NYC looking for rodents, rodent harborage areas and areas prone to rats. I saw a few and I think it helped!

**What is your favorite pest?**

Bed Bugs. Bed bugs were one of the first insects I truly learned about from their biology and methods to treat. I just find them very intriguing and I love going out on bed bug jobs, too. It's probably fitting I have a bed bug scent detection dog and bed bugs in vials throughout my home to train our dog. People think I am crazy to have bed bugs in vials in my kitchen, dresser drawers and living room, but it is second nature to me.

**What is one thing you enjoy about your job?**

Everyday is different, I enjoy waking up to go to work!

I met my husband, Bill in the pest management field. Everyday we get to go to work together and together help our business prosper.

**How do you feel as a woman in a male dominated profession?**

It is truly exciting to see more and more females in the pest management industry. When I attend conferences, the number of females in attendance is growing. I have created many friendships with females who are following their fathers and grandfathers footsteps, like myself. In 2009, I received the Professional Women in Pest Management Scholarship to continue my career in pest management. I look forward to breaking this misconception.

**What do you do in your spare time?**

I enjoy traveling, one of the perks of my job. The [pest management](https://thomaspestservices.com/glossary) industry has terrific educational meetings that have brought me to San Diego, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Sarasota and beyond. I also enjoy going to my family lake house on Lake Sacandaga, its just beautiful.

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