Like people say nowadays: "The World is going green." Environmentally concerned people have selected grean as their banner color. These concerns about the environment and the impact that man has on it has brought to market many new products that have taken up that green banner and this is also true of the pest control market. Pest control products claiming to be environmentally friendly are cropping up everywhere and are becoming increasingly popular by homeowners and businesses.  While the interest in green pest control programs increases the excitement soon cools when the price differential is discovered. Green pest control often costs significantly more than regular pest control methods.

Particularly popular with schools, nursing homes and hospitals and environmentally aware homeowners are requesting solutions that use less toxic chemicals. The focus of the pest control industry is shifting towards Integrated Pest Management. This is because integrated Pest Management or IPM as it is often called is safer for people and pets and other animals. Most pest control companies now offer IPM services. IPM methods use non toxic or low toxicity material to treat pest infestations. Fear and legitimate concerns are moving the market towards IPM methods.

Because of the increase in demand, the Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America has created the Green Shield Certified program so that there are standard products and services. Of course people dealing with a pest infestation really only want the pest problem to be solved and don't much care how. Whether a person is dealing with spiders or bees, ants or termites, the concern is that same for all. Get rid of the pests! Still, even with the strong push from people that are becoming more interested in solutions that don't sacrifice the well being of people pets and especially children. While old and well used pest management methods will still be used by some companies that are slow to realize the potential benefits of green pest control, the customer ultimately will dirve the industry to change. Green pest control methods will continue to grow and evolve.