Insectary Assistant - Starting Immediately in Catalina, AZ (Tucson, AZ

Insectary Assistant - Starting Immediately in Catalina, AZ (Tucson, AZ)

Compensation: $12.50 - $13.50/hr.

Employment type: full-time

ARBICO Organics is seeking immediate staff to help grow beneficial insects used for biological pest control. These insects are used instead of chemicals – nature’s way of controlling pests.

Our insectary is called the bug farm because we are raising bugs much like the way farmers raise livestock – except our livestock is very small. Every day the bugs need to be fed, watered and harvested. If you would like to work in a casual environment, love nature and the out-of-doors, and want to work with a team of inspired bug enthusiasts, this job is for you.

The Job

You will be harvesting houseflies in all stages of fly production – eggs to maggots to pupal stages (Yes you will be working with maggots!)

You will be growing and harvesting fly eliminators (fly parasites) including daily feeding and watering

You will be required to assist with clean up at the end of the day which includes washing large trays

You will also be required to assist with the communal garden and help to compost

And the most fun of all - you absolutely, positively will get dirty

No need to worry – we will train you how to do this job

The Requirements

Good level of fitness and health – growing insects involves a significant amount of manual labor

Positive attitude

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly

Team player

Must have reliable transportation (Insectary is located in Catalina, AZ)

Four-year degree in a science related area preferred

Send resumes to Mikes@arbico.com and follow up with a text to (520) 850-9069 to set up interviews.

ARBICO Organics is a locally based biological control leader, providing complete integrated pest management solutions. For over 30 years we have been producing and retailing beneficial insects, organisms, natural fertilizers, soil amendments, traps, lures, pheromones, composting products, pollination products, insecticides and repellents, weed and disease controls, cover crop seeds and more, to organic homeowners, gardeners and farmers.