Expert Entomology Consultations Customized to Your Goals
Our Services
Our consultations are centered with your goals in mind. We understand communication is important to structure your unique curriculum, and that’s why we also listen. Our primary goal is to help you understand the insects and other arthropods associated with your crime scene, situation, or other project, and answer any and all questions you may have involving arthropod life.
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Forensic Entomology Analysis and Casework
Our experts will collect, receive, and analyze any and all arthropod evidence associated with your scene. You will receive a standard case report, any calculations or statistics, and an in-depth interpretation of the evidence. A standard case includes initial consultation with experts, a literature search, professional analysis, and follow up interviews as necessary.
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Expert Witness Testimony
Board certified forensic entomologists will testify to the arthropod evidence as appropriate. Experts are trained in all levels of expert witness testimony, including local, state, and federal courts. This testimony includes depositions, initial interviews with parties, and any other preparation or official tasks as dictated by the court.
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Arthropod Analysis
Our experts will analyze whatever insects or related organisms you have and give you an analysis based on your needs. This may include written or oral reports, presentations, or other materials as discussed.
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Entomology Interviews and Consulting
If you need information on entomology or closely related arthropods in general, uses of insects, medical or forensic information, or any info related to arthropod science, this is for you. Our experts will answer your every question and provide you with materials as necessary to support your vision.
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Professional Training
Our forensic entomology experts will develop and deliver training for you and your team in forensic entomology or closely related disciplines. We can customize your training to fit your needs and schedule, or you can opt to request or attend our standard three-day training workshop. These workshops will travel to you or be held in the field to mimic real-world scenarios as desired.
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Teaching and Education
Our experts have over 75 years of teaching experience combined and will create lessons, lectures, labs, or workshops to fit your needs. We are happy to present guest lectures for your class, conference, or other audience, and will tailor the information to meet the needs of the students.
Fee Schedule for Services
| Forensic Entomology Consultation | ||
| Evidence Examination and Reports | Flat Fee | Other |
Evidence shipped to Dr. Brundage Includes all evidence analysis, research, and report generation for one case. Evidence returned with case report |
$500 | N/A |
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| On site search and collection of evidence | $600 |
Per diem: $150/day |
| Travel to and from site | ||
One complete day of travel and crime scene examination/evidence collection included in flat fee If overnight stay required, reimbursement for housing and food will be added at a standard per diem rate | ||
| Evidence examination and reports (as above) | ||
| Expert Witness Duties | Hourly Rate | |
| Deposition | $2000/day* | $250** |
| Expert Witness Testimony | $250** | |
| Travel | $50** | |
| Travel expenses* | As billed | |
| Expert Witness Retention | ||
| 50-hour Retainer Fee (Casework) | $10,000 | $250*** |
| Other Services | ||
| 3-Day Workshop | $350/person | |
| Workshop held at Texas State Body Farm | ||
| Custom Workshop | $400/person | |
| Custom time, material, and place Travel, lodging and food for scientists covered by requestor | ||
| Media Consultation | $50/hour | |
| Remote consultation as needed | ||
| Onsite consultation to include travel expenses | ||
| Media Consultation Retention | ||
| 100-hour Retainer Fee (Media) | $5,000 | |
A minimum of one hour will be billed for each task
*A general flat fee of $1500 per day for expert witness testimony, deposition, or other duties associated with trial will be charged to the client instead of hourly rate.
**If travel is required for testimony or analysis outside of crime scene collection, client will be billed door-to-door for consultation time, to a maximum of $1500 per day. Client will also be billed for travel expenses including gas, flights, food, and lodging.
***Retainer fees may be prepaid to cover all casework, testimony, investigation, and materials throughout the duration of the case. Additional hours may be purchased at $250 per hour.