Our Team

 

Dusty Walding, Owner/Operator

Dusty Walding, the “DW” in DW Pest Control Inc., has been a resident of Alachua County since 1976. He completed his high school education at Santa Fe High School, and went on to receive an Associates of Arts degree from Santa Fe Community College. Dusty has worked in all capacities of the pest control field since 1995. He is certified by the State of Florida in 3 categories – General Household Pests, Lawn & Ornamental, and Termites.


Amy Walding, Office Manager

Amy Walding, wife of Dusty, relocated from Southwest Florida to Alachua County in 1998 to attend the University of Florida where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences in 2001. Amy received her certification from the State of Florida for General Household Pest Control in 2011. In addition to managing the office, Amy does termite pretreatments and helps on termite post treatment jobs when needed.


Brooke Walding

Brooke is the oldest daughter of Dusty and Amy. She graduated in the Class of 2022 at Santa Fe High School and now attends Florida Gateway College in Lake City. She plans to transfer to UF pursuing an Agricultural Degree. Brooke is the Secretary and she is in charge of scheduling appointments, billing, customer follow up and accounts receivables.

Chloe Walding

Chloe is the youngest daughter of Dusty and Amy. She is in the Class of 2025 at Santa Fe High School and is active in the SGA and FFA Programs there. When able Chloe prefers to work outside of the office going to Termite and GHP jobs.


Colton Tyner, GHP/Termite Technician

Colton Tyner grew up in the High Springs/Newberry area. He began his pest control career with us in December 2015. He has completed GHP and Termite courses through the University of Florida. He received his Termite Certification from the State of Florida in 2022. Colton runs a GHP route including Inspections for Termite Renewals, Treatment and Pretreatments.

 

Blair Tyner, GHP/Termite Technician

Blair Tyner started working with us in January 2022. He has completed the training courses that University of Florida offers for GHP and Termite. Blair runs a GHP route that extends from Suwannee, FL to Lake Butler, FL! He also does Termite Renewal Inspections, Treatments and Pretreatments.