Green Pest Control can be the future of pest management!

Even with traditional pesticides,
there are ways to make their use safer for the environment. Following proper application techniques can minimize environmental risks. Such as following the label and using the correct application rate, respecting restrictions like weather conditions (windy days can cause drift) or sensitive areas to avoid (near water sources). Applying the pesticide only to the specific area with the pest problem and avoid spraying broadly. Here at Patriot Environmental all of our technicians are trained to use pesticides in most the environmentally friendly ways.

Green pest control pesticides are derived from natural materials like neem oil, pyrethrum (derived from chrysanthemums), diatomaceous earth (crushed fossilized algae), or certain bacteria. These materials have lower toxicity to humans and wildlife than synthetic chemicals. The use of pesticides derived from natural ingredients target specific pests rather than harming a broad range of insects. This helps to protect beneficial insects like ladybugs and honeybees that can help control pest populations naturally. Green pest control pesticides break down more quickly in the environment than traditional pesticides. This reduces the risk of long-term contamination of soil and water sources.

Fogging treatments are a method of applying insecticide to control mosquito populations. They work by creating a fog or mist containing the insecticide that spreads through the air, killing mosquitoes on contact. Fogging treatments can be effective in quickly reducing mosquito populations over a large area. Fogging treatments can also kill beneficial insects like bees and butterflies on contact. Although, the effects of fogging treatments are relatively short-lived, typically lasting only a few days and the chemical is not transferred to bee colonies. It may kill bees in the area during the treatment but is not dangerous to the colony as a whole.

Green pest control uses In2Care Mosquito Stations that are a unique tool designed for professionals to target and control mosquito populations in an Eco-friendly way. The station uses a combination of attractants to lure female mosquitoes, specifically Aedes and Culex species known to transmit diseases like Zika and West Nile virus. These attractants mimic factors like breeding sites and human body odor. The station works on two fronts: targeting both adult mosquitoes and their offspring. Inside the station, there's a growth regulator that disrupts the development of mosquito larvae in the water and even in surrounding areas. Unlike fogging,
which can harm beneficial insects, In2Care stations target specific mosquito species. The system relies on natural attractants and a safe biological control method, minimizing environmental impact. Adult mosquitoes that enter the station come into contact with a special fungus. This fungus is safe for humans and pets but weakens the mosquito, preventing it from transmitting diseases and eventually killing it within a few days.