Pest Control

The key to pest control is to create an environment that is as inhospitable to pests as possible. Effective pest control strategies include:

• Storing all food in sealed containers (e.g. Tupperware)
• Minimizing the number of areas where food is prepared and stored
  
• Keeping your work area and desk free of food
  
• Immediately cleaning up any food or liquid spills
• Reporting plumbing leaks to Customer Service for repair
• Minimizing and cleaning up any standing water (e.g. water near house plants)
• Placing damp sponges or cloths in sealed zip lock bags
• Minimizing shelter availability by limiting clutter (e.g. paper, bags, sacks, cardboard boxes or soft layered materials such as clothes)
  
• Reporting any cracks, seams and crevices that might provide an entry way or hiding place for pests. 
• Discarding all food waste in designated and covered garbage receptacles in your area
  

During the pest control process, the pest control company uses pesticides and procedures that have been approved by UB’s Department of Environment, Health and Safety and are in accordance with federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations. 

The pest control company follows these procedures:

• Assures that pests are controlled in the safest possible manner to humans and non-target species. 
• If chemical use is required, the least toxic yet most effective chemical must be used. It is mandated for the company to use chemicals that are effective and contain positive environmental attributes such as biodegradability and low toxicity. 
• Prior approval must be obtained on a case by case basis to use spraying or fogging techniques. Treatment must be conducted in a way that protects laboratory animals and insects.