Slug-A-Bug, Inc, a termite, pest and lawn care company located in Melbourne was recognized recently by Pest Management Professional Magazine, a national Industry publication, for it’s commitment to reducing the amount of pesticide risk in the environment.
While many pest control companies are focused on getting rid of pests with standard low impact pesticides, Melbourne pest control company Slug-A-Bug was has been innovative in developing environmentally responsible green pest control program options.
According to Steve Lum, Slug-A-Bug's president “We offer our customers innovative, sound and environmentally responsible alternatives along with standard IPM pest control treatments, as needed.” The Company takes its environmental stewardship quite seriously, and has been moving toward a greener philosophy in its operations for quite some time.
Slug-A-Bug offers its customers different program options: The Green-1st Program - uses state-of-the-art "green" products with the use of low-impact materials as a back-up, if necessary, with customer consent; Slug-A-Bug’s Integrated Pest Management Program - An IPM program using low-impact materials, if and when appropriate.
All programs include:
- Thorough inspections
- Sanitation recommendations
- Excluding pests before they enter
- Using mechanical controls
- Using cultural controls, such as making recommendations like keeping tree limbs and shrubbery away from structures
- Using biological controls
Comprehensive customer education and communication program.
Slug-A-Bug’s commitment to preserving the environment doesn’t end with their innovative treatment programs. They are also dedicated to reducing paper use and paper recycling, participating in energy efficient programs – such as GPS monitoring, increasing fuel efficiency through routing programs and the purchasing of more fuel efficient vehicles.
Slug-A-Bug hopes that their example of commitment to environmental stewardship will encourage other companies to follow in their footsteps. slb0z1
