At ServiceMaster, it is our responsibility to do our best every day to
practice and promote sound and responsible environmental stewardship. In
every great brand and functional group of our company, associates on
every level are working to find ways to put that responsibility to work
– whether it is with a customer, a partner, in the community or with a
colleague.
Last year we showcased many of our company's initiatives and how they
were implemented. This year those initiatives continue with great
success. But we haven’t stopped looking to implement more great
initiatives to increase our environmental stewardship.
Below are updates on what’s new and still meeting with success at out
Terminix brand.
Terminix
Terminix has served as a member of the U.S. Green Building Council since
2009. The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition
of leaders working to transform the way buildings and communities are
designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially
responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the
quality of life.
Terminix is GreenPro certified for eco-effective pest control.
Mosquito Sentry MachineTM – Terminix completed a national
rollout of its Mosquito Sentry machine. The product is designed to repel
mosquitoes with natural active ingredients at a range of up to 900
square feet and is safe to use around pets and people alike.
SmartTruckTM allows Terminix to be more environmentally
conscious in many ways. Using satellite and Monthly Planner technology,
service professionals are able to service customers in clusters of
neighborhoods, thereby reducing the miles driven and fuel consumed.
Smart Truck is a GPS-guided service vehicle that works in conjunction
with the Monthly Planner and BestFit Scheduling technology to help
maximize efficiency in servicing routes. The satellite technology allows
service professionals to synchronize handheld data devices with the
branch office without having to physically drive to the branch to
retrieve or submit work orders.
Terminix SafeShieldTM
Terminix SafeShieldTM is a fast-acting, non-aerosol, handheld spray made
from 100 percent natural active ingredients that is highly effective
against 25 common household pests. Learn
More about Terminix SafeShieldTM
Terminix Insulation Service (formally R-Plus) is no ordinary
insulation. Made from all-natural materials and recycled newsprint, this
product not only contains boric acid which helps fight pests, it also
conserves energy for Terminix customers, saves on their utility costs
and increases the resale value of their homes. Proper insulation also
reduces wear and tear on HVAC equipment because it does not have to run
as much. How does Terminix Insulation Service positively impact this?
Because of its blown natural fibers, it can fill gaps and voids,
providing a cooler home in the summer and a warmer home in the
winter. In addition to Terminix customers being able to save money on
heating and cooling bills, they may also qualify for a tax credit of up
to $1,500 or 30 percent of the initial investment under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) from Terminix is another service
that not only helps reduce the use of product but also helps commercial
customers mitigate infestations. IPM is the governing principle behind
the new commercial "green" service offering called Terminix EcoControl,
which launched in April. Terminix EcoControl offers commercial customers
a service that is LEED compliant and meets the criteria to qualify as
a "green" pest service. Rather than offering treatment as the single and
only option for pest control, service professionals offer service plans
that integrate multiple means of control with emphasis on the
identification and correction of conditions that contribute to the pest
infestation and non-chemical control means before offering treatment to
solve pest problems. Even if treatment becomes necessary, products with
the lowest environmental impact are introduced as the first means of
treatment.
Terminix Commercial Natural Pest Control is basically the
commercial version of the residential product, Terminix SafeShield. It's
sold by the case and can eliminate up to 25 common types of pests on
contact when sprayed. Terminix Commercial Drain Fly Killer is also sold
by the case and is specially formulated to control drain and fruit flies
as well as minimize odors in drain and waste areas. The ingredients in
both of these products are natural. Commercial clients have the power of
Terminix in their hands in a safe-to-use formula they can use in
kitchens or food prep areas.
Sales Mobility saves on printing costs; cuts down on use of
paper/printing which positively affects the environment.
The Terminix Termite Inspection and Protection Plan reduces
impact on the environment by delaying the use of treatment on homes
until it is absolutely necessary. A homeowner receives the same benefits
and guarantees of a conventional liquid termite protection plan;
however, treatment is not administered until it is absolutely necessary
- when termites infest the structure.
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