Step By Step Certification Guide

Step 4: Send in the Business Application for Review

Mail the application and supporting documents to: Ted Shapas
EcoWise Certified Program Manager
c/o ABAG
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050

  1. The Program Manager will contact the applicant if the review is successful.
  2. If the application review is not successful, the Program Manager will provide the applicant with a letter detailing improvements that need to be made and offering suggestions for doing so. At this point, the applicant also has the opportunity to withdraw from the program and receive half of any fees paid in return.

NOTE: Within 1 year of the date of the Business application, the applicant must complete Steps 5 through 7 to become fully certified.

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