Health Care pest control
Pestec specializes in pest control using integrated pest management methods for health care facilities, hospitals, clinics and buildings where a higher standard of pest management is desired. Traditional risk-associated pest control methods are not recommended for institutions striving to improve the health of their patients and demonstrating conscientious facility management to their staff. A recent report on pest management in health facilities in Maryland found:
Of the 25 pesticides identified by survey participants and elder care facilities for pest control, 11 are linked to cancer, 12 are associated with neurological effects, 10 are associated with reproductive effects, 5 cause birth defects, 12 are sensitizers or irritants, 10 cause kidney or liver damage and 6 are suspected endocrine disruptors. From Taking toxics out of health carePesticides and You: A quarterly publication of Beyond Pesticides; Vol. 28, No. 4, Winter 2008-09.
Pestec is certified by Green Shield and EcoWise Certified, which provide a non-profit third party certification process that audits participating companies and the pest management practices and materials employed. As certified IPM providers, Pestec only uses reduced risk materials for pest management. Third party certification provides assurance to facility managers, staff and the people they serve.
IPM certification is now also included in LEED Certification for Green Buildings.
Please contact us to learn more about our innovative pest management techniques.
For more information on certified integrated pest management provders lease visit Green Shield Certified and EcoWise Certified
For more information on Beyond Pesticides visit their web site
