When it comes to understanding what "Green Pest Control" is it is best to understand perhaps with it isn't.
First off Green Pest Control does not mean the absence of pesticides. Pesticide use is carefully selected to insure the least amount of impact on the environment, people and pets. Green Pest Control is also looking at and selecting non-chemical means in which to obtain the desired results, which is usually pest elimination or control.
A good Pest Control service provider must:
1. Stress communication with the client and gain as many facts as possible before proceeding.
2. Perform a thorough inspection of the premises in order to further gain facts and information that would lead to a proper evaluation.
Green Pest Control may include physical removal of the pest usually accomplished with a vacuum cleaner. Good cleaners are equipped with a Hepa filter to help with allergens that are stirred up during the vacuuming process. There are a number of very low impact pesticides that are in the form of baits that are commonly used today. These are very helpful when properly selected and placed.
Sticky Traps, Glueboards and Monitor Traps
Sticky traps,Glueboards and monitor traps can be used to capture,identify,and eliminate insects in specific areas. These are great tools and should be part of a balanced GPC program. Multi-catch traps are excellent for rodents in sensitive areas .Organic materials such as diatomaceous earth can come in dust forms and can be used in voids where longer term affects are needed.
