Pests pose the serious threat to every living thing, be it human, animal or plant. There are many different kinds of pests including fungus, mosquitoes, flies, rats, fleas, termites, feral dogs and hence any living organism that has a harmful effect on humans, their surroundings, stock and food supplies. Pests can be controlled or at least reduced to a suitable extent by maintaining good hygiene. People should be made aware of throwing trash in the bin, keeping benches, cupboards, lawns, floor and other household items clean, and removing stagnant water from pools, roads, tanks, buckets, gardens, objects such as old tires and other water-holding containers left lying around which could collect water. Listed below are five types that can help you get rid of pests.
Effective Knowledge
You need to identify the types of pest that you are dealing with and their lifestyle. Only then you can make strategies to control them. Make no mistake in identification to save your cost and time on improper tactics. Learn where these pests are growing and their potential threats. If you’re unable to deal with all this hassle, then there are companies for this in almost any area, for example, pest control Tulsa, that help you evaluate the identity of pests, their habitat and accordingly help you prevent them from further growing and eliminating their existence if necessary.
Organic Pest Control Method
When it comes to limit the damage caused by insects and small animals, many people go for natural methods to target only pests and not harming other plants or animals in the process. In this way, potent and efficient predator traps and baits are used to kill pests. Sodium fluoroacetate (FCH₂CO₂Na) is a biodegradable poison mixed into baits to eradicate a range of pests. It is the most cost-effective method of providing pest control over difficult territory. Other products used in organic pest control are oil sprays, parasitic nematodes, floating row covers, insecticidal soap, etc.
Biological Control
This technique is mainly used in greenhouses but can be practiced outdoors too. In order to control pests biologically, natural enemies of the pest such as predators, parasites, pathogens are introduced which geographically interfere with their ability to breed and infect the pests with a fatal bacterial disease. Certain beneficial insects feed on larvae of pests reducing their further growth. This method is environmentally safe for your plants, your family, and natural wildlife as compared to the potential hazards of pesticides. However, the success of this process depends on the correct use of appropriate species under proper conditions.
Chemical Pesticides
There are thousands of chemical pesticides used today in homes, offices, stores, farms and many other places. Pesticides are hazardous, and they contaminate land, air, food, and water. Sometimes they are too dangerous for the people using them and other living organisms nearby too. Pesticides are available in solid, liquid and aerosol form, grouped according to the type of pest they kill such as insecticides are to kill insects, bactericides for bacteria, herbicides for plants. Pesticides can kill a detrimental animal through oral entry (through the mouth), respiratory entry (through breath) and dermal entry (through the skin). Before using a spray by yourself, always remember to read the label on a pesticide, and avoid contaminating uncovered food, drinks, utensils and other usable items lying around. If you find difficulty in handling pesticides by yourself, call pest control service providers to help you do the task.
Hygiene Control
There are fewer pests found where places are found clean, therefore, leave no venue and food for pests to grow on and reproduce. Control pests at home and offices by practicing good hygiene. Always clean up after meals, throw leftover food and residue in the trash bin secured in wraps. Wash and dry the dishes after use, keep all cupboards, floors, stoves and other household items clean. Always keep your food in a lid fitted container, flush the toilet after each use, seal all the septic tanks, drains and holes around pipes, make sure communities are disposing of all trash and burying it regularly or recycling it, clear weeds and debris from a garden, use fresh mulch and natural fertilizers. There will be far less chance of using pesticides if relevant hygiene factor is address properly.
If you want pest free resident, simply maintain a clean and healthy living. The use of pesticides to discourage pests should always be the last possible option.
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