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LOCAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY BECOMES VIRGINIA GREEN
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia (April 10, 2009) - PermaTreat Pest Control has been designated a Virginia Green Partner Organization by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. As a partner with over 300 participants in Virginia industry, PermaTreat has pledged to promote environmental stewardship and pollution prevention techniques.

"We have always been concerned about our impact on the environment and the public's health and safety." said Joe Wilson, Owner and CEO of PermaTreat Pest Control. "As an example, we will not kill honey bees but will assist the homeowner in contacting a reputable, professional beekeeper that can remove the comb and relocate the nest without killing the bees. PermaTreat will take the necessary steps to prevent re-entry of the bees the following year. We recognize that all creatures in nature serve a purpose on earth."

Virginia Green is a statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia's tourism industry. "Partners" are businesses and organizations who primarily work with or for the tourism industry. It is run as a partnership between Department of Environmental Quality, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association.

"We are excited to be a partner in this program. It is consistent with out mission as "Protectors of Your Environment." said Jack Broome, President of PermaTreat. " We have taken many steps to protect the environment within our organization such as recycling, conserving energy, water conservation and using "green" products and techniques."

PermaTreat Pest Control has served government institutions, industrial, commercial and residential customers in parts of Maryland, Washington DC, Central and Northern Virginia areas including Northern Neck since 1967. PermaTreat is a member of the National Pest Management Association and the Virginia Pest Management Association. PermaTreat is one of the largest independently owned pest control companies in Virginia, utilizing Integrated Pest Management practices in order to protect health, home and the environment.