“Elements of Success” Low-Impact Pest

Management A Sustainable Approach

Patrick T. Copps Technical Services Manager

Orkin, LLC 1

Why use an Element – type program?

Emphasizes non-chemical control

and targeted interventions Combines multiple techniques to

interrupt pest life cycle Focus is on the sources – rather

than symptoms of pest problems Reduced environmental impact

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3 Source: 2007 Harris Interactive Research Poll

And…Homeowners are more likely to hire a pest professional who practices “green” methods.

Likelihood of Hiring a Pest Professional Who Practices “Green” Methods

2,135 Adults who owned their home

18%18%

38%

26%

Likelihood of Hiring a Pest Professional

13% 20%

47%

20%

Not at all likely Somewhat likely Likely Very likely

80%

74%

U.S. Green Building Council

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Pesticides EPA Reduced Risk Materials EPA Exempt Products LEED – San Francisco Tier III List NOP – USDA National List/OMRI “Today, all pesticide manufacturers are developing reduced risk materials and

in the [near] future, these will be the only products available for urban pest management programs”…

- Dr. Clay Scherer DuPont Corporation (NCUE, Portland, OR -May 2010)

What is the Element™ Program?

The Element program was designed for customers, both commercial and residential, who are interested in promoting and utilizing “low-impact” pest management techniques.

This program was also designed to comply with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) integrated pest management standards. Orkin Element meets LEED requirements under Sustainable Sites Credit 3 and Environmental Quality Credit 3.9

The pest management industry lacks a true standard for “low-impact”

mandated by regulation or statute. The Element program combines the best attributes of established programs like GreenPro IPM but allows for the inclusion of features that are unique to each situation.

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Element - IPM Assess the situation Implement a customized solution Monitor, document and communicate

Includes a training and certification component: - Element “in-house” training and test - GreenPro - Understanding of LEED for commercial properties

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Not “One Flavor”

Target Type Specific Agreement Client Input Pesticide Adaptation

Residential/Com. IPM Element - Low Impact Yes Reduced Risk

Residential IPM Element - GreenPro Yes Exempt/Reduced Risk

LEED IPM Element - LEED Yes SF Tier III/No VOC

Organic IPM Organic Protocol Yes NOP List/OMRI

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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance 1) LEED certification requires the use of IPM practices 2) LEED restricts the use of materials that are not defined as “least

hazardous” 3) LEED Integrated Pest Management programs must not have negative

impacts on building occupants or the environment

Increasing need to meet LEED IPM requirements

Requirements for indoor/outdoor IPM: – Use of least-toxic pesticides – Minimum use of chemicals – Chemicals used only in specific locations and for targeted species – Inspection and monitoring

Requirements for indoor IPM only: – Monitoring and evaluation of pest populations and pest management needs – Pesticide use only if nontoxic options are unreasonable or have been exhausted, and then

only a least-toxic pesticide

Written IPM policy and documentation that it was followed – Element™ scope-of-service and documentation

As the USGBC’s first pest management Education Provider, Orkin has agreed to abide by USGBC established operational and educational criteria, and is subject to annual reviews and audits for quality assurance.

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Element™ - Target Pest: Argentine Ants Assess the situation Indoors? Nests/Sources? Implement a customized solution Client participation including education – trash handling? Offices: “I’m not your

mother campaign” Non chemical interventions (Little research but there is value) Low impact (Bait and liquid/granular – targeted treatments) Monitor, document and communicate What was done? Where was it done? Why was it done? What can be done differently/better? = Continuous improvement

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Advantages and disadvantages of a green service program like ElementTM

Pro: Emphasizes good stewardship practices/sustainability (PESP) Increases Professionalism Proactive, fewer interventions Considers the building occupant Cost effective in the long term Requires attention to detail and education/cooperation of the client Con: Requires attention to detail and cooperation of the client Interventions are limited – “Green Stinks” Can be overly prescriptive Can be costly in the short term

Assess the Situation

What types of [ant] pests are

present? Indoors/Outdoors? What are the conducive

conditions? What restrictions could limit

interventions? Are there opportunities for

education and cooperation?

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Assess the Situation

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Implement a Customized Solution

Educate Source Reduction Prevention and Exclusion Pesticide Treatment - Bait - Landscape - “Barrier”

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Monitor, Document and Communicate

Monitor: Baits, Service requests, Conducive conditions Document/Review

Communicate with the

customer – Make modifications where needed!

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Element ™ and Business

Time is a key factor… For a typical residential service, Pest Management

Professionals are required to assess, make interventions, and complete all tasks within 20-25 min.

Element protocols can be accommodated in the time

allotted if a comprehensive initial assessment was made and you have a “client-partner”.

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Questions?