A Smarter Approach to Reducing Pesticide Use
At Ecological Engineers, we believe you can't manage what you don't measure. That’s why we created the Pesticide Footprint™—a powerful tool to assess and reduce pesticide usage across diverse environments.
WHY IT MATTERS
Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are applied in the U.S. every year. Increasing scientific evidence links many of these chemicals to serious health and environmental concerns. Reducing that impact isn’t just a goal—it’s our mission.
HOW WE HELP
Through thorough site evaluations, professional training, and practical alternatives, we help organizations and institutions lower their pesticide footprint without compromising safety, appearance, or productivity.
OUR PROCESS INCLUDES:
✅ On-site assessments
✅ Education on sustainable alternatives
✅ Staff training
✅ Responsible pest management solutions
Whether it's a government facility, military base, school, business, healthcare facility, or agricultural site, our strategies are tailored to your specific needs—with science, sustainability, and safety in mind.
REAL ALTERNATIVES. PROVEN RESULTS.
Our eco-conscious solutions include:
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Fertility control
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Botanical repellents (EPA 25b exempt)
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Heat and freezing treatments
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Physician-endorsed practices
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Advanced IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
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Sanitation-based prevention
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Non-toxic pest control
We focus initially on structural pest control and landscape management, with a strong emphasis on creating pesticide-free zones—especially around schools, colleges, and public spaces.
Interagency Briefing. Reducing the Pesticide Footprint - August 13, 2025
BACKED BY EXPERIENCE
Our founder, Jeffrey Van Diepen, brings over 40 years of experience in the pest management industry. After witnessing the long-term impacts of widespread pesticide use, he launched Ecological Engineers to bring change—grounded in both personal insight and proven science.