There is no one standard definition in the pest control world so here are the descriptors that describe the type of products that are used in a “green” pest control program.
- Eco-Friendly – environmentally friendly or non-pollutive to the environment
- All Natural – naturally derived
- Less Toxic – toxic to the pests treated but less toxic other non-target living creatures
- Botanical –derived from plants
If a pest controller uses some combination of these terms, then the industry will accept that company as “green” pest provider.
At Backyard Comfort & Pest Control we do offer “green” pest control. We offer it as a service to minimize the risk of pesticide exposure using naturally derived pest control products and/or integrated pest management.
Here are some examples:
- General Pest Control – using botanical liquids rather than use a product containing a synthetic ingredient
- Mosquito Control – use of traps, bait stations or botanically derived sprays in a backpack sprayer instead of using an insecticide spray with a synthetic ingredient
- Termite Control – use of borates or bait stations instead of liquid soil treatments
- Rodent Control – exclusion and trapping used as an alternative to using rodenticides
