Green Pest Control Solutions
Searching for a pest management company that cares about the environment as much as you do? Call Clark Pest Control, an industry leader in forward-thinking pest solutions. As of January 2011, we’ve got more technicians certified in GreenPro – the National Pest Management Association’s comprehensive and rigorous certification program for ecology-conscious pest management providers.
What’s the advantage of going with a GreenPro pest professional? You can keep your commitment to your environmental standards. That feels good. At the same time, you’ll benefit from our extensive green knowledge. You’ll also benefit from the most effective methods and materials available. As with all Clark Pest Control services, our GreenPro services come with a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. 1-800-We Need You. Call us today!
Clark’s S.M.A.R.T.™ moves…
(S.M.A.R.T. Sustainable Methods And Responsible Treatments)
Clark Pest Control is an industry leader. We stay on the cutting edge of evolving pest management technology. Always. Because of that, we’re able to provide the results you expect, with products that are more down to earth. As pest control materials that are smarter for our environment become available, we shift to them. And we guarantee our results.
Sustainable Methods And Responsible Treatments spell out our S.M.A.R.T.™ solutions for your pest management needs. Before green became fashionable, Clark Pest Control started making S.M.A.R.T.™ choices. And as responsible treatment options have come to light, Clark has been proactive about staying ahead of the curve – setting a S.M.A.R.T.™ example for others to follow.
Our S.M.A.R.T.™ service will target pest activity, and the areas around your property that appear to have potential for pest activity. As a result, we’ll make additional efforts to communicate with you. By developing and building a partnership with you, we can stay on top of your pest problems – and maybe even avoid them in the future. And rest assured that our guarantee is always the same: Should you encounter unwanted pests, just call us and say, “Clark, we need you!”
At Clark, we make conscious choices every day, whether we’re choosing recycled paper, using solar energy and hybrid vehicles, or developing a less-toxic, inspection-based service. Clark’s S.M.A.R.T.™ program takes the philosophy of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and expands on it with the evolving body of green knowledge, using products that are “generally regarded as safe” (GRAS). It’s our company’s ongoing movement toward a smaller footprint, and we strive to reflect that movement in every step we take.
Sustainable methods and responsible treatments. It’s the way it's done at Clark Pest Control.
DIY Green Pest Control Tips
At Clark Pest Control, we care about the environment – from what’s in our streams and drinking water to what you, your family, your employees and even your pets are exposed. We at Clark Pest Control keep you in mind, and we would like to share some simple, green solutions to help you lighten your environmental footprint and reduce pests.
The great outdoors
Whether you are camping or just hosting a backyard barbecue, there always will be an ample amount of pests ready to nibble on your treats – or you. Here are some simple, environmentally friendly tips to keep those pests at bay.
A burning candle scented with essential oils not only makes a great centerpiece for your backyard barbecue, but it also sends pests packing for the night, or at least until the party is over.
By keeping frogs, dragonflies, ladybug beetles, spiders, praying mantises and crane flies outside of your home, you will help reduce the critter population, since these predators will feed on insect pests.
Use beneficial pests to keep your roses healthy: Ladybug beetles and lacewings feast on aphids, and they can be purchased at your local nursery and hardware stores.
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Imagine sitting down with your family for a Saturday afternoon lunch. You hear a buzz. Then, touchdown! You notice something has landed on that wonderfully prepared meal. Could it be an annoying housefly? Instead of reflexively grabbing that can of bug spray, try these safe and natural tips for flies, ants and fleas.
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Prevention is key. First, make sure your window and door screens are free of holes and gaps that allow flies to enter. Keep food and condiments covered.
Flyswatters can eliminate flies and give you a little exercise. Just be sure to watch out for anything breakable when you swat.
You can dry and wrap organic garbage in old newspapers before you place it in your trash receptacle. Doing this will reduce those unwanted visitors. Make sure your trash container has a properly fitting lid, which will deter flies.
A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen. During the heavy fly season, give your kitchen a thorough wipedown with pine oil cleaner. Pine oil is a natural fly repellent.
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Remove the source! Ants have a sweet tooth. By removing empty soda cans and bottles, as well as candy wrappers, you can reduce household ants. Children and pets may drop particles of food, which also will attract ants. So give your floors – carpeted and non-carpeted – a quick daily vacuum.
Also, be sure to wipe down those counters. Ants are attracted to organic matter, and particles of food left out on a kitchen counter will attract them.
If you see a trail of marching ants, follow them to the source. Watch where they come from and where they are going. After establishing their destinations, follow these simple instructions:
1. Fill a bowl with soapy water (usually dish detergent does the trick), dip a sponge into the mixture and wipe up the ants from point A to point B. After you have wiped up most of the ants, place a teaspoon or so of soap into a plastic spray bottle filled with water, and finish them off.
2. Ant scouts will seek out food, and they leave a pheromone trail for all their sisters to follow. By using this green tip, you’ll be breaking that invisible chemical trail and cutting off the ants’ food source.
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Fleas prefer to enter your home on your pets, Trojan-horse style. For each flea hitchhiking on your pet, there may 30 more in your pet’s environment, including inside your home. Instead of grabbing a can of bug spray, try these safe and environmentally sound alternatives:
Citrus contains a natural flea deterrent. By pouring a cup of boiling water over a sliced, scored lemon, the skin will release more citrus oil. And in this case, more is better. Let the mixture soak overnight, and sponge it on your dog or cat to kill fleas instantly:
Trap fleas in your home using a wide, shallow pan half-filled with soapy water. Place the pan on the floor and shine a lamp over the water. Fleas are attracted to heat, and will jump to the source and land in the water. The liquid detergent breaks the surface’s tension, preventing the flea from bouncing out.
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Here is a list of ways you can GO GREEN!
- Recycle
- Compost
- Use refillable water bottles to reduce the number of plastic bottles at our land fills.
- Use energy efficient light bulbs.
- Use Energy saving appliances.
- Carpool, or use public transportation.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to learn what you can do to help protect our planet.
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