Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.51
Liaison Aurora Sharrard
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2021

STARS v2.2

University of Pittsburgh
IN-29: Pest Management Certification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Aurora Sharrard
Executive Director of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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Is the institution’s integrated pest management (IPM) program or contractor currently certified under the following programs?:
Yes or No
EcoWise No
GreenPro Yes
Green Shield No
An equivalent third party certification program for IPM approved by AASHE No

Documentation affirming the certification(s):
Website URL where information affirming the certification is available:
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Optional Fields 

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The University of Pittsburgh has TWO external Integrated Pest Management (IPM) vendors, BOTH of whom hold the GreenPro certification, which recognizes pest management companies committed to providing commercial and residential customers with reduced risk, comprehensive and effective pest control services.

1) Witt Pest Management handles IPM in general and educational buildings managed by Facilities. [Witt's certificate is attached above]

2) Ehrlich handles IPM in general and educational buildings managed by Auxiliaries (including Housing). [Ehrlich's certificate is available online here: https://reports.aashe.org/media/secure/619/7/707/6222/Green%20Pro%20Certificate%20JC%20Ehrlich.pdf ]

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