Dallas Pest Control Service owner, Dennis English, President of Prime Pest Management in Dallas, offers a variety of ’Green’ Pest Management options.

IT IS NOT ABOUT PESTICIDES. It is about the overall approach to pest management in a manner that reduces the impact on the environment. Not all Natural pesticides necessarily fit into Green pest management. It is the manner in which the product is applied that is of importance, and products such as enclosed insect bait stations may be labeled as “green” even though the active ingredient is synthetic.

“Green Pest Management” awaits a specific definition, and pest control industry leaders may work to achieve this. From the opinions of many pest management professionals there are clear similarities between “Green” pest management and “Integrated” pest management. In the overall goal of reducing any negative impact on the environment, while still managing pest problems that affect our customers, we must emphasize:

• Proper identification of the pest and understanding its biology and habits.
• Habitat modification to remove conditions conducive to the pest presence.
• Exclusion to prevent entry to structures.
• Inspection and monitoring to verify the presence of the pest.
• The use of non-chemical control measures where appropriate and effective.
• The use of the least hazardous chemicals where appropriate and effective.
   

Green Pest Management should also evaluate every other aspect of the business in the goal of lowering any negative impact on the environment. This includes efficient use of vehicles to reduce gas usage,
recycling of all containers and other waste products if possible, good building maintenance for efficient energy use, and other areas not directly related to the control of pests.

The term “green” has become a trendy catchword, and is used with respect to pest control and pest control chemicals and equipment. This term does not appear to have specific regulatory boundaries, and many private enterprises are using it to push their products or agendas.

 Websites exist from numerous anti-pesticide organizations – NCAP, NCAMP, NRDC, etc. – with their own definitions of just what “green” pest management entails.

“Green Buildings” and workplaces are being encouraged by government and activist organizations. A workplace may become a “LEED Certified Green Building” by following protocol established by the U.S. Green Building Council, under their LEED Green Building Rating System. The emphasis with this “certification” is on energy efficiency, optimal use of materials, renewable energy sources, recycling and use of recycled products, water conservation, and minimizing workplace health hazards such as molds, radon, pesticides, and insect and rodent presence. (Resource: Pestweb)

Dallas Pest Control Service owner Dennis English, President of Prime Pest Management (in business since 1991) the flagship company of Engrad Investments Inc., which also includes Burnett Pest Control (in business since 1947), Irving Pest Control (in business since 1960), and Dalpex Pest Control (in business since 1985).  Prime Pest Management offers both Commercial and Residential pest control services, along with wildlife trapping and removal, bee hive removal and relocation, and termite control and extermination. For a personal consultation please call 214-431-4616.