The core APSEC team

We have a small but highly knowledgable and enthusiastic team at APSEC. Our CEO is a renowned expert in entomology and is assisted by a team with a wealth of knowledge in the behaviour and control of insects.

Alison Blackwell MSc, PhD

CEO

An internationally-recognised entomologist, Alison founded APS Biocontrol Ltd. in 2004, following a successful academic career and completion of a Royal Society of Edinburgh Enterprise Fellowship.

Jay Hutchison BSc (Hons), MRes

Entomology Project Director

Jay graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MRes in Ecology and BSc (Hons) in Zoology. Jay then went on to work at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine as a Research Assistant in mosquito behaviour and insecticide resistance before starting at APSEC.

Bobby Motherwell

Director Innovent (Scotland) Ltd.

Bobby is an expert in acoustics, and inventor of the award winning Barrfly system used to control flying insects. Bobby is often called upon to assist APSEC on various midge management projects.

Evie

APSEC Mascot

Evie is one of our office mascots! Often here to greet visitors and put a smile on our faces!