What People Are Saying
"Customers need an easy way to cut through the 'greenwashing' and find pest management companies that truly embrace an integrated pest management philosophy. Credible, rigorous, independent certification programs - like Green Shield - fill a critical need."
Chris Geiger, Ph.D., IPM Program Manager, City & County of San Francisco, California
"The certification process was extremely beneficial to our companies for many reasons. Green Certification made us aware of areas in our green approach which required more attention. We became more aware, more enthusiastic, more focused, and more committed to green overall. We have begun to look beyond green pest control to a green outlook in all we do.
We are very pleased with the effort expended and the rewards we know we will see through doing the right thing for us, our customers, and the environment. Go Green!"
Lynn Frank, B.C.E. & Technical Director, Suburban / Magic Exterminating, Smithtown & Flushing, New York
“I am highly complimentary of the Green Shield Certified mark and standards, since it clearly identifies smarter practices. This Certification gives all parents and homeowners the peace of mind that non-chemical and effective approaches are being used, credible experts are involved, and the health of the children, pets, and environment are considered with every decision.”
Christopher Gavigan, CEO & Executive Director, Healthy Child Healthy World
"The Green Shield Certification system, like the Breast Cancer Fund, is grounded in prevention-based strategies
to combat problems
and we wholeheartedly support this effort. "
Janet Nudelman, Director of Program & Policy, Breast Cancer Fund
"We're delighted that Green Shield Certified gives our Green Restaurant Association members an easy way to find pest control services that fit their values."
Michael Oshman, Executive Director, Green Restaurant Association
"Green Shield Certified gives my customers third-party assurance that what we say is what we do. It tells them we're a cutting-edge pest control service provider."
Luis Agurto, President, PESTEC, Antioch & San Francisco, California
Praise for Green Shield Certified and IPM Star for Schools
Green Shield Certified is based on IPM Star, our widely embraced IPM certification for schools.
"I use IPM STAR as a goal and incentive when facilitating the implementation of IPM programs in school systems. The STAR system provides the most rigorous independent review process yet established. The benefits of using the process have been enormous, both to the school districts evaluated and the Arizona IPM in School's program in general. School Districts that go through the process are made aware of deficit areas and legal compliance issues. All of the School Districts I work with look upon the STAR process as an extremely valuable risk reduction exercise."
Dr. Dawn Gouge, Urban Entomologist for the State of Arizona
"I staunchly support continued funding for this program. Other school systems across the nation could greatly reduce the release of toxic pesticides in the environment."
Robert Rua, Director of Building Safety & Health, Buffalo Public Schools
"After... a very rigorous audit from you, it made us reevaluate the way we were doing our pest control... I strongly believe in this program and would recommend it to any school system."
James Brimmer, Assistant Manager, Buildings & Grounds, Dubuque Community Schools
"...so much knowledge was attained by going through this program. It enhanced our knowledge and gave us the opportunity to change some of our techniques which would improve the quality of work that in turn made our buildings safer for students."
Maria R. Moio, Pest Control Administrator, Pittsburgh Public Schools