Step By Step Certification Guide

Step 2: Attend an Orientation Session

To sign up for the Orientation, call (866) 858-6386 or send an email to ecowisecertified@comcast.net

In order to apply for EcoWise certification, you must attend an orientation session. Persons attending must include, at minimum:

  1. either the business owner or branch manager and
  2. the field representative(s) and/or operator(s) wishing to become EcoWise Certified IPM Practitioners.

The Orientation Session is typically 3 to 4 hours (1 or 2 of those hours are approved for SPCB continuing education hours). The purpose of the Orientation session is to

  1. Introduce you to the EcoWise Certified Standards
  2. Explain what the Program means by integrated pest management (IPM)
  3. Explain the application process
  4. Explain what the Program has to offer including resources for customer education
  5. Answer any questions you may have

Step 1: Determine Eligibility
Step 2: Attend orientation session
Step 3: Fill out the Business Application
Step 4: Send in the Business Application for review
Step 5: Have at least 1 staff member become an EcoWise Certified IPM Practitioner
Step 6: Document at least 20 IPM service visits for 7 different customers following the Structural IPM Standards
Step 7: Schedule an office visit and field evaluation for your business
Step 8: Become fully certified
Step 9: Maintain your business and practitioner certifications