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Pesticide doesn't work in a drain.
A mechanical barrier does.
And IPM clients are asking for it.

Pest control operators know — a floor drain is a breeding ground for Fruit fly i PsychodaClassic treatments with bio-enzymes or chemicals last 7–14 days, so the cycle returns. Green Drain™ is an IPM solution — a mechanical barrier that breaks the breeding cycle, with no repeats, no chemicals.

IPM compatibleNo chemicals5-year lifespanProfessional equipment
100 %
No chemistry
5 years
By P-trap
Currently
Effect
IPM
Standard
Problem & solution

Why conventional treatment does not work.

Bio-enzymes, organophosphates, pyrethroids — all drain treatments have the same problem: the effect lasts only until the chemicals evaporate or break down. Then the biofilm returns, the flies come back, and the client calls.

Without Green Drain™

  • Bio-enzyme treatments last 7–14 days — the client needs to repeat.
  • Chemical treatments bring resistance and regulatory pressure — and the client is still unhappy
  • Major HoReCa clients are seeking IPM solutions — LEED points, ESG reporting.
  • The client is inspected and asked for proof of an active measure — bio-enzymes are not proof.
  • Technical practice puts a mechanical barrier at Tier 1 in the IPM hierarchy.

With Green Drain™

  • Pest control operators offer Green Drain™ to customers as a premium option.
  • Mechanical barrier — not subject to resistance or environmental constraints.
  • No repeat treatments — one job = 5 years of control
  • The pest control partner records the installation as a Tier 1 IPM measure for the client.
  • Trade discount for pest control partners — better margin than repeat bio-enzyme treatments
EU regulatory framework

The sector is moving to IPM.

EU Regulation 528/2012 (BPR – Biocidal Products Regulation) imposes strict restrictions on biocides. Pressure to reduce pesticide use is growing. Type A clients (HoReCa, food) are seeking an IPM approach with mechanical barriers as the first layer of protection.

EU 528/2012
BPR — Biocidal Products Regulation
HACCP
Mechanical barrier as a Tier 1 IPM measure
EHO inspector
Requires proof of active measures in the drains.
LEED / BREEAM
IPM points — chemical-free, long-lasting
Sanitary inspector
CCP for pests in HoReCa kitchens
Trade partner
Distributor rebates — how the partnership is structured
Data Sources and Regulatory Framework (2024–2025 data)

Statistical data taken from official Irish and EU sources: Central Statistics Office Ireland (cso.ie), Health Service Executive (hse.ie), Fáilte Ireland (failteireland.ie), Bord Bia (bordbia.ie), IDA Ireland (idaireland.com), Health Products Regulatory Authority (hpra.ie). Regulatory framework: EUR-Lex for EU directives — EU 2017/745 (MDR), EU 178/2002 (food safety), EU 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011 (food contact materials), EU 528/2012 (BPR), EU 2014/34 (ATEX). Standards: EN 1253-1 (floor P-traps, water seal ≥50 mm), EN 1253 Parts 6/7/8 (gullies with a water seal below 50 mm, with mechanical closure, and combined types; 2023 editions), HACCP International RG-04, ASSE 1072-2020, NSF/ANSI 2, HSE SARI guidelines. Revision date: May 2026.

Implementation

How the pest-control partnership works.

Become a pest control partner and you get a trade discount, co-branding, training and marketing support for the IPM offer.

01

Apply

Send us your pest control certification, your region and your annual volume, and we will come back with an offer.

02

Training

Our team trains you on the technical side and on how to sell it.

03

In stock

You get a discount on orders, your own stock, and marketing materials.

04

Clients

You offer Green Drain™ to clients as a Tier 1 IPM option — you install it.

Model Recommendation

Recommended sizes by client profile.

A professional pest control operator carries stock of the common sizes so the solution can be fitted on site during a call-out. HoReCa clients, hotel portfolios, and private residences dominate — each has a different profile. Industrial clients are rare but involve larger sums.

Green Drain™ Recommended for your industry.

  • Private residential clientsGD 1.5 and GD 2. Maximum volume.
  • HoReCa clients (restaurants, cafes, fast food)GD 2 (sanitation) and GD 3 (line).
  • Hotel portfolios (seasonal contracts)GD 2 (rooms), GD 3 (kitchen, wellness).
  • Industrial clients (less often, larger orders)GD 4 or GD 5.
💬 Not sure of the exact size? Send us a photo of your sink drain — our technical team will respond with a written recommendation within the same business day, free of charge.
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GD 1.5
DN40 · private facilities
GD 2
DN50 · HoReCa, hotels
GD 2.5
DN65 · older buildings
GD 3
DN80 · kitchens, sports
GD 4
DN100 · industrial
GD 5
DN125 · large channel drains
Complete solution

Three products.
One protection portfolio.

Green Drain™ doesn't work alone — for maximum drain control it's combined with GD Uri-Tabs™ (urinals) and GreenSwirl™ (drain unblocking).

Ready for Free audit?

We come to the site, map the drains, and provide a written recommendation — no cost, no obligation.