I am working with a client that has automist dispensers for fly control near the building entrances. The dispensers are not LEED compliant, but apparently the pest control service claims there is no alternative green product to use for this service. The various material manufacturers are unable to achieve the proper droplet size with alternative products to be effective. The client has stated that removing the misters is not an option, because flies will hover near entryways if the misters are not used.
Is it possible to achieve this credit if it is infeasible to use another product? Would we have to leave signage up at all times stating the frequency of the sprays and the chemicals involved?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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August 20, 2010 - 12:37 am
First, I'm curious what kind of climate or building this is where flies are constantly hovering near doorways, and this is a problem warranting constant use of pesticides? My reason for asking is to check the plausibility that this mister system is really needed.The credit requires 100% use of IPM. Can this practice be jusified under IPM? If not, then it's not possible to earn the credit.