Question 1

What is Orkin Element® and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® is a flexible green pest control program for businesses. It defaults to EPA “Minimum Risk” products, traps and monitoring to help protect your facility.

Question 2

Is Orkin Element® effective for all pests?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® is effective against the most common pests. For severe infestations or high-pressure areas, we may recommend combining conventional methods with your approval.

Question 3

How does Orkin Element® differ from standard pest control?

Accepted Answer

Unlike standard pest control, Orkin Element® defaults to green products and protocols. It’s designed for businesses that want to be eco-friendly or meet sustainability requirements while still helping ensure reliable pest protection.

Question 4

How do I get started with Orkin Element®?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is easy. We assess your facility, pest activity and goals, and then customize a plan to fit your needs. We implement protocols, monitor results and adjust as needed to help keep your business protected and aligned with your sustainability goals. Contact us to schedule an inspection.

Question 5

What is eco-friendly pest control?

Accepted Answer

Eco-friendly pest control defaults to EPA "Minimum Risk" pest products, traps and monitoring methods. Orkin Element® uses products on EPA's 25b list of "Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted from FIFRA Registration" - EPA-exempt products with minimal risk to people and the environment. This flexible approach can be combined with conventional methods when needed with customer approval.

Question 6

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Orkin Element® provides a flexible solution for restaurants. We assess your goals, pest pressure and facilities, and then customize a plan to fit your needs. We can combine greener methods in dining areas with conventional approaches in kitchens when needed — even within the same facility. This helps ensure you're as green as your situation allows while maintaining effective pest control for foodservice operations.

Question 7

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for schools?

Accepted Answer

Schools can benefit from Orkin Element®. We assess your facility's goals, pest pressure and layout, and then customize a plan to fit your campus’s needs. We’ll tailor protocols to different areas — greener methods in classrooms and more conventional methods in cafeterias or storage when necessary. This helps protect students and staff while maintaining effective control.

Question 8

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for warehouses?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® offers a scalable solution for warehouse operations. We assess your facility's goals, pest pressure zones and infrastructure, and then customize a plan tailored to different areas. Low pest-pressure zones utilize EPA "Minimum Risk" products and monitoring, while high-pressure areas like loading docks can combine conventional methods as needed. This helps ensure comprehensive protection across your logistics operation while meeting sustainability goals.

Question 9

What green pest control solutions are there for food manufacturing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® provides a comprehensive solution for food manufacturing. We assess your compliance requirements, pest pressure and operational needs, and then customize a plan tailored to your needs. The flexible approach allows you to use conventional methods in critical areas when necessary — always with approval — while maintaining eco-friendly protocols wherever possible.

Question 10

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® is a tailored service for healthcare facilities. We assess your safety requirements, pest pressures and patient care areas to customize a plan tailored to your needs. We default to EPA "Minimum Risk" products and monitoring in patient areas while maintaining flexibility to use conventional methods in utility areas when needed. This balanced approach helps ensure patient safety while providing reliable pest control throughout your facility.

Question 11

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for the hospitality industry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Orkin Element® offers a tailored solution for hotels and resorts. We assess your property's guest areas, service zones and pest pressures to customize your protection plan. Our approach defaults to EPA "Minimum Risk" products in guest-facing areas while allowing more conventional methods in back-of-house areas like kitchens when necessary. This helps ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining effective pest control throughout your business.

Question 12

What green pest control solutions are there for pharmacies?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® provides a specialized solution for pharmacies. We assess your regulatory requirements, pest pressures and sensitive storage areas, and then customize a plan by implementing EPA "Minimum Risk" products and monitoring while maintaining flexibility to use conventional methods when needed. This approach helps ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards while supporting your sustainability goals.

Question 13

What green pest control solutions are there for apartments?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® offers a solution designed for multifamily housing. We assess your property's tenant concerns, pest pressure zones and building layout to customize your protection plan. Our approach implements eco-friendly methods in common areas and low-risk zones while using conventional methods in high-pressure areas like basements when necessary. This helps address tenant sustainability concerns while maintaining effective control.

Question 14

What green pest control solutions are there for retail stores?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® offers a solution tailored to retail stores. We assess your store's customer-facing areas, storage zones and pest pressure levels to customize protection. We default to EPA "Minimum Risk" products and monitoring while maintaining flexibility to use conventional methods when needed. This helps ensure customer comfort and supports sustainability goals while providing reliable protection.

Question 15

What green pest control solutions are there for manufacturing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Orkin Element® provides a comprehensive solution for manufacturing facilities. We assess your operational requirements, pest pressure zones and sustainability goals, and then customize a plan tailored to different areas of your operation. EPA "Minimum Risk" products are used in office areas and low-risk zones while conventional methods can be used in high-pressure areas when necessary. This helps maintain production standards while supporting environmental objectives.

Question 16

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for office buildings?

Accepted Answer

Office buildings are a great fit for Orkin Element®. We assess your building's tenant expectations, pest pressures and sustainability goals to customize a plan tailored to your needs. We default to EPA "Minimum Risk" products throughout office areas while maintaining flexibility to use conventional methods when needed. This helps support sustainability initiatives and tenant satisfaction.

Question 17

Are there eco-friendly pest control solutions for government buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Orkin Element® offers a solution tailored for government facilities. We assess your building's regulatory requirements, public access areas and pest pressures to customize your protection plan. Our system defaults to EPA "Minimum Risk" products in public areas while maintaining flexibility to use conventional methods when necessary. This helps government facilities meet sustainability mandates while ensuring effective control.

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