What does Eco-Friendly Pest Control Look Like at Turner?
At Turner, we provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and a prevention-first approach that focuses on identifying and correcting the conditions that attract pests before they become larger problems. Instead of relying solely on pesticide applications, IPM combines inspection, monitoring, exclusion, sanitation, and targeted treatment to deliver long-term results.
Every Turner technician follows the IPM approach on every service: Inspection, Identification, Monitoring, Sanitation and Exclusion, Documentation, and Treatment. We believe environmentally responsible pest control starts with making informed decisions. Our goal is simple: deliver effective pest protection while using the most appropriate solution for the situation.
GreenPro: A Truly Organic Program, Not Just a Product Swap
For customers seeking an organic approach, GreenPro provides an added layer of confidence. The certification recognizes companies that meet established standards for environmentally responsible pest management, technician training, and service quality. Not all green pest control programs are created equal. GreenPro certification helps ensure that environmentally responsible pest management is supported by documented processes, technician training, and proven service standards. Turner’s organic treatment program is built on GreenPro Certified protocol and delivered by ECO-Certified technicians. Here’s what that service involves:
- A thorough initial inspection
- Organic treatments, applied with precision
- Application of tools like steel wool, caulk, and weather stripping for exclusion
- Monthly service with inspection reports
- A full eco service lineup, including:
- Eco-Perimeter Pest: exterior foundation and crack/crevice treatment
- Eco-Mosquito: monthly foliage and breeding-site treatment
- Eco-Trelona: termite baiting using the BASF Trelona system
- Eco-Smart: digital rodent monitoring with zero rodenticide
Green product options are always available within our standard service plans upon request. Every pest prevention plan starts with a complimentary inspection and is designed around your property, your priorities, and Florida’s unique pest challenges. Because no two properties, pest concerns, or priorities are exactly alike.
What This Looks Like in Your Home
An environmentally responsible pest control program from Turner isn’t a single product or a single visit. It’s a system that combines:
Exterior First Protection
Every residential service includes web sweeping of the entire structure, removal of wasp and mud dauber nests, a targeted perimeter foundation treatment, baiting, and dusting of critical entry points. By addressing pest activity around the perimeter, we can often resolve concerns before interior treatment becomes necessary.
Precise Interior Treatment, Only When Needed
When interior work is necessary, applications are limited to cracks, crevices, voids, and spot treatments: behind switch plates, inside wall voids, and around plumbing. Applications are made to targeted areas and according to label directions, with a focus on minimizing exposure to people and pets.
Monitoring and Peace of Mind
Monitoring and inspection help us identify activity between scheduled visits, and we offer complimentary satisfaction visits if pest concerns arise between services. This proactive approach helps us address issues early and keep your pest prevention plan on track.
Clear Documentation After Every Service
Transparency is an important part of effective pest prevention. After every visit, you’ll receive a detailed report outlining our findings, services performed, and recommendations. Your technician will also review the results with you, helping you understand what’s happening on your property and the steps being taken to keep it protected.
SMART Digital Rodent Monitoring
Turner’s SMART rodent monitoring system takes a proactive approach to pest management. A wireless network of heat and motion sensors is strategically placed in crawlspaces, attics, under sinks, and other areas where rodents are likely to travel. When activity is detected, our team is alerted instantly and handles everything so you never have to interact with the problem.
For commercial facilities that require enhanced monitoring, such as healthcare environments, we also offer SMART Pest Monitoring through the Sense Mini system. These connected devices continuously monitor for pest activity, including cockroaches and moths, providing real-time alerts and proactive intervention before issues escalate.
The safety benefits are concrete:
- Continuous digital surveillance that catches problems before an infestation can take hold
- No dangerous pesticides or rodenticides work themselves up the food chain or into water supplies
- No toxic bait anywhere children or pets could reach
From the Expert: Donnie Sanderson, ACE
Donnie Sanderson has been with Turner since 2011 and has worked directly with SMART technology since it launched in the U.S. in 2018, supporting the technology’s rollout across the state of Florida. Today, he’s the Head of SMART at Turner.
“When customers call us, they’re looking for peace of mind. They want to know their property is protected without using more product than necessary. At Turner, we’ve always believed that taking care of people and being responsible stewards of the environment should be part of every decision we make. That’s why we’re such strong believers in prevention and technology. Tools like SMART digital rodent and pest monitoring help us identify problems earlier, respond more precisely, and often reduce the need for additional treatment altogether.”
— Donnie Sanderson, ACE, Head of SMART & Safety
For customers concerned about chemical exposure, SMART represents a clear opportunity. It replaces a reactive, chemical-dependent approach with continuous digital intelligence, detecting problems early, responding quickly, and leaving no toxic footprint in the process.
TAP Insulation: Pest Control That’s Built In, Not Sprayed On
One of the most effective eco-friendly pest control solutions we offer is TAP insulation. This is a specialized cellulose-based attic insulation made primarily from recycled paper that has been infused with borate, the same mineral-based material pest professionals use in cracks, crevices, and voids. Insects ingest it when they self-clean, and they don’t develop a resistance to it, making TAP a permanent, passive layer of protection.
TAP helps protect against a wide range of common household pests including ants, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, and Formosan termites. Beyond pest control, it outperforms traditional attic insulation by lowering energy costs, resisting mold and mildew, providing fire resistance, reducing outside noise and carrying the ENERGY STAR Seal and Insulate Mark. It also lasts up to 100 years with a lifetime warranty.
Build a Customized Eco-Friendly Pest Control Plan with Turner
Every property has different pest pressures, priorities, and sustainability goals. That’s why we take a customized approach to eco-friendly pest control. From prevention-first service plans and organic treatment options to SMART rodent monitoring and TAP insulation, we’ll help you build a program that fits your needs.
Schedule a complimentary inspection today and discover what environmentally responsible pest control can look like for your home or business.
