US EPA Names Operator of Green Shield Certified 2008 PESP Champion!

IPM Institute of North America, Inc. (which operates Green Shield Certified) recieves the US EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Champion Award. Named one of six "most dedicated environmental stewards," the IPM Institute recognizes for its efforts to improve the economic benefits associated with IPM adoption and to reduce risk to health and the environment. Read more about the US EPA's 2008 PESP Champions.

Green Shield Certified Releases Promotional Product Catalog!

Use Green Shield Certified patches, shirts, vehicle decals and door hangers now available to help get the word out about your newly certified service. Browse Green Shield Certified Product Catalog.

Newly Certified Participants

Black Widow...Goes Green is now offered by Black Widow Termite & Pest Control in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Nassau, New York!

Bullfrog Pest Management recieves Green Shield Certification for Bullfrog Green, a service now offered in Long Island, New York City and Westchester County, New York!

Ehrlich Green Program, offered by Ehrlich Pest Control's Albany Branch, is now available to customers in Albany, New York!

Green Shield Certified named one of two national certification programs recognized by HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) for Green Incentives Program.

technician working Green Shield Certified authenticates you as a real IPM service provider. The certification process is convenient, efficient and private. Certify your company or service.

technician working Green Shield Certification is available for buildings, campuses or multiple facilities. Certify your facility.

Effective pest control. Peace of mind.

Green Shield Certified^SM means smarter, more effective pest control without unnecessary pesticide use. Certified professionals attempt to solve the underlying cause of pest problems, providing lasting pest control:

Our pest prevention approach is proven to be effective while reducing pesticide use.
Certification is available for qualified pest control companies and for buildings and other facilities where Green Shield Certified standards are met.
Green Shield Certified gives you the confidence of third-party verification while making it convenient to provide or receive a certified pest control service.

Green Shield Certified is an independent, non-profit certification program that promotes practitioners of effective, prevention-based pest control while minimizing the use of pesticides.