Janet Hurley

Ms. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Texas Woman’s University and Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. Hurley was hired by AgriLife Extension in 2001 to oversee the Texas School IPM program. Hurley coordinates school IPM coordinator training for public schools in TX and oversees the statewide effort to educate schools about their Integrated Pest Management programs. Hurley also oversees the efforts of the IPM Experience House a hands-on training facility located in Dallas to train pest management professionals and homeowners about structural pest problems. Ms. Hurley’s background in public health and administration, has led to additional work with zoonotic species. Bats and rodents are two areas that human to mammal conflict can cause problems. In March 2022, Hurley was recognized as an International IPM of Excellence Award recipient for her career in educational outreach promoting IPM.