PEST CONTROL

WHAT IS

PEST?

An animal or insect that causes problems for people especially by damaging crops

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

WHAT IS CONTROL

?

To direct the behavior of (a person or animal) : to cause (a person or animal) to do what you want

To have power over (something)

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

PEST CONTROL-refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest

is at least as old as agriculture.

far ago as 3000BC in Egypt, cats were being used to control pests of grain stores such as rodents.

COMMON HOUSEHOL

D PEST

ANTS

For most people ants only become a problem when they enter buildings in search of food and water or when they build their nests in buildings or gardens.

A few species will occasionally attack electrical wiring for unknown reasons, and in these situations extensive damage can occur.

ANTS

http://australianmuseum.net.au/ants-as-pests

HOUSE FLY

House flies are major carriers of disease. They are known to transfer over 100 pathogens resulting in ailments, including typhoid, tuberculosis, cholera and dysentery.

HOUSE FLY

http://www.orkin.com/flies/house-fly/

MOSQUITO

Annoying signs of mosquito activity include the buzzing of the females and their bites. People have differing reactions to bites, ranging from mild irritation to intense inflammation and swelling.

MOSQUITO

http://www.orkin.com/other/mosquitoes/

COCKROACHES

The debris created by cast-off cockroach skins, dead bodies and droppings can aggravate allergies, especially in children and sensitive individuals.

COCKROACH

http://www.orkin.com/cockroaches/

FLEAS

Fleas depend on a blood meal from a host to survive, so most fleas are introduced into the home via pets or other mammal hosts.

The cat flea is the most common flea in North America, although the dog, human and oriental rat fleas can also be found.

FLEA

http://www.orkin.com/other/fleas/

MOUSE

Mice like to gnaw and chew on items in their habitat. Therefore, the appearance of chewed debris such as paper, bits of food, pieces of plastic or bits of wood and gnaw marks along the edges of wood or other hard materials in frequently traveled areas indicate the presence of mice. If one sees food packages that appear to be chewed into, a mouse infestation may be a possibility.

MOUSE

http://www.orkin.com/rodents/mouse-control/

3 Major Methods in Pest Control

BIOLOGICAL(NATURAL METHOD)

include using natural enemies of the pest and biologically interfering with their ability to breed. Pesticides are not used.

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MECHANICAL PEST CONTROL

is the management and control of pests using physical means such as fences, barriers or electronic wires. It includes also weeding and change of temperature to control pests.

Handpicking◦The use of human hands to remove harmful

insects or other toxic material is often the most common action by gardeners.

Mechanical traps◦Mechanical traps or physical attractants are

used in three main ways: to efficiently trap insects, to kill them or to estimate how much many insects there are in the total landmass using sampling method.

EXAMPLE:

PHYSICAL PEST CONTROL

is a method of getting rid of insects and small rodents by removing, attacking, or setting up barriers that will prevent further destruction of one's plants. These methods are used primarily for crop growing, but some methods can be applied to homes as well.

BarriersTrapsFireTemperature Control

Example:

Elimination of breeding grounds

Poisoned bait

Pesticides

Repellants

Prepared and Presented by:Fernando C. Rayos Jr.

BSE-TLE 2B2016-2017

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