INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) POLICY & PROCEDURES
Our General Policy
The eradication and prevention of vermin through non-chemical methods, when possible.
Non-chemical methods will always be considered prior to any application of pesticides. When the use of pesticide is deemed necessary, the least toxic pesticide possible will be applied. This policy will limit any potential exposure to employees, vendors, visitors and any others who enter the facility.
Our Procedure
Our IPM program will be a coordinated effort as follows:
- Regular inspections to identify the pest(s) and the source of infestation.
- We will control any infestations with the following, short term, solutions:
- Mechanical controls
- Physical controls
- Biological controls
- Chemical pesticides only as a last resort
- Through the use of engineering, maintenance, sanitation methods and education we will reduce or eliminate the cause of any infestation. These methods are long-term solutions.