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Pest control is something most of us have to face at one time or another. Whether we are urban dwellers trying to control insects in our apartment or a homeowner facing squirrel damage to our home or farmers working on growing crops, pests are everywhere. Pest control involves regulating or eliminating unwanted insects or animals. Usually the pests are unwanted because they can damage a person’s health, home, or business. No one wants a pest problem. Pests can be more than a nuisance -- they cause property destruction and are capable of transmitting diseases to people. An example of this is the West Nile virus that can be carried by mosquitoes or rabies carried by wild animals.

Pest control may be chemical. Perhaps you will get a can of wasp killer to spray on a small hive near your home. If the problem is more severe, you may call professional pest control agencies with specialized chemical pest control products. They will take the time to safely treat your home and remove the pests. Chemical pest control many times is the first choice of people seeking to eliminate a pest problem. Today there are many types of chemicals in use. Some are synthetic insecticides, such as DDT and there are also chemical herbicides to control plant pests such as poison ivy. Chemical pest control is still the predominant type of pest control today, although its long-term effects led to a renewed interest in traditional and biological pest control methods.

Chemical pest control may also include preventive treatment to keep the pests from entering an area. Insect foggers, mosquito coils, and insect repellents are examples of this. Pesticides or chemicals used as pest control have immediate benefits of removing the pest problem. However, there is always a concern when using any chemical product of side effects to the environment or a person’s health.

Sometimes pests are created, by the actions of people. Changing behaviors of people can cause a change in the pest problem. Behavior modification is also a type of pest control. Modifying these actions can often substantially reduce the pest problem. In the USA, raccoons are a nuisance pest. Raccoons are well known for rummaging through garbage bags and trash cans leaving a mess even in the suburbs. Instead of chemicals, many people introduced trash cans with locking lids, which kept the raccoons from gaining access to the garbage. No garbage – no food – problem solved. Taking care of garbage and removing the things that attract pests is a very traditional form of pest control.

Farmers are also interested in pest control. Farmers have traditionally burned or plowed under fields in their attempt to destroy weeds In addition, farmers are considered about pests such as crows or other birds that will eat their seeds or crops. For the farmer, other pest control measures may include crop rotation and the use of specially breed pest-resistant crops in addition to the chemical methods of pest control.

There are many pest control professionals who are able to assist you in identifying and managing your pest problem. It is a good idea to consult with them to determine the right solution for your needs.

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