Each year April 22nd marks the anniversary of Earth Day, a day that is largely considered to be the founding of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The inspiration for Earth Day came to former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, after witnessing a catastrophic oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Senator Nelson came to the realization that a public movement with enough attention would force the notion of environmental protection onto the national political agenda and in doing so, spark advances in water and air pollution technology.
This Earth Day, Truly Nolen Pest Control explores advances in residential pest control treatments that will continue to ensure our commitment to remain environmentally conscious. We will also discuss major industry changes that have had an impact on the greenness of pest control treatments from a commercial standpoint.
Unfortunately, pest control service is associated with the idea that only highly toxic chemicals are the primary ones used to prevent pests from our homes. However, advances in residential pest control over the decades helped to establish new industry protocol where both the health of the consumer and the environment are the focal points.
Today with the support of extensive research, industries like the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have made drastic reforms to pest control practices. An example of the aforementioned modifications is the mandating of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Integrated Pest Management as defined by the EPA is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment (EPA 2014).
With our obligation to environmental protection, Truly Nolen fully embraces the ideals of IPM by managing pests rather than simply exterminating them by any means possible. IPM programs incorporate the use of both non-chemical and chemical-based treatments to promote pest management that is as ecologically responsible as possible. Examples of green treatment methods Truly Nolen incorporates residentially include:
Although commercial/industrial properties may differ from residential ones, Truly Nolens commitment to environmentally safe pest control remains constant. We realize the health of both employees and customers are at stake and with that being said our IPM programs reach extends beyond the residential setting, and addresses the commercial ones as well.
In addition to the previously mentioned green options, Truly Nolen combines a range of options designed to address pest issues in a commercial setting, including:
Whether you are a home or business owner, Truly Nolen service experts can customize an effective and environmentally friendly plan to meet all of your pest control needs. This Earth Day, we ask that you please keep the environment in your thoughts and go green in all that you do, including choosing a pest control service provider!