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At Scorpion Pest Management, sustainability is delivered through our Keen to Get Green – Reducing
Impact. Rethinking Pest Control. framework.
This framework is built around five core pillars — Reduce, Replace, Recover, Responsibility, and
Reinvest — which guide how sustainability is embedded across every part of our business. From service
delivery and product selection through to staff engagement, supplier alignment, and community
contribution, sustainability is not treated as an initiative, but as a consistent, measurable, and
accountable part of how we operate.
Our approach is guided by integrated pest management (IPM), focusing on understanding pest activity,
addressing contributing factors and applying targeted solutions designed for long-term effectiveness.
Aligned with our Reduce pillar, this approach prioritises minimising unnecessary chemical use while
maintaining strong, reliable outcomes.
We incorporate a range of low-impact and non-chemical methods, including:
Traditional rodent control often relies on placing bait within roof cavities. While effective in the short
term, this approach can encourage rodents to remain within harbourage areas and lead to inaccessible
deaths, resulting in odour issues, increased fly activity, and a higher risk of secondary poisoning to
wildlife and pets.
At Scorpion Pest Management, we take a more considered approach.
Rather than relying on internal baiting, we implement targeted external baiting programs, supported by
trapping systems, reusable bait stations, and detailed proofing recommendations. This allows for
improved monitoring, better control outcomes, and reduced reliance on rodenticide use.
Our use of durable, recyclable rodent stations further supports this approach. These stations are
designed to protect bait from non-target species, including pets and children, while also reducing waste
through repeated use. Approximately 95% of our rodent stations are fully recyclable, supporting our
broader commitment to reducing environmental impact.
This approach aligns with our Reduce and Replace pillars, focusing on minimising rodenticide use while
adopting more responsible treatment methods.
Why this matters
This approach allows us to:
Through our Recover pillar, we focus on reducing risks to non-target species while supporting biodiversity across the environments we service. Where possible, we prioritise:
As part of our commitment to reducing environmental impact, we have invested in solar energy and battery storage to support our day-to-day operations. This system enables us to generate renewable energy onsite, store excess power for later use, and reduce reliance on grid electricity. Solar energy produces no direct emissions during electricity generation and reduces dependence on fossil fuel-based energy sources. By integrating solar with battery storage, we are able to maximise the use of the energy we generate across our operations. Aligned with our Reduce and Responsibility pillars, this approach supports a more sustainable and resilient way of operating while contributing to lower overall emissions.
Reducing paper use is a key part of our approach to minimising environmental impact and improving operational efficiency. Aligned with our Reduce and Responsibility pillars, we have digitised our systems wherever possible, significantly reducing the need for printed materials across our operations. Our technicians are equipped with mobile devices to manage their daily tasks in real time, including scheduling, reporting, invoicing, safety documentation, and customer communication. This allows us to:
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond service delivery and into our day-to-day operations.
Aligned with our Reduce, Responsibility, and Reinvest pillars, we implement practical, ongoing
initiatives designed to minimise waste, improve efficiency, and reduce our environmental footprint.
These include:
Through our Reinvest pillar, we extend our impact beyond our day-to-day operations by supporting environmental initiatives and contributing to our local community. This includes:
Through our Responsibility pillar, we ensure sustainability is embedded across our workforce, operations, and supply chain. This includes:
Our approach demonstrates that effective pest management can be delivered with a reduced environmental impact, without compromising on results. By combining structured decision-making, practical innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we are not only enhancing our own practices — we are helping to set a higher standard for sustainable pest management.
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