Pest control is the process of managing or eliminating unwanted animals or insects that can damage property or harm human health. The primary goal of pest control is to reduce the population of pests to a level that is tolerable and manageable.
Pests can cause a range of problems, such as damaging crops, contaminating food, and spreading diseases. For example, rodents can transmit diseases such as salmonella and hantavirus, while mosquitoes can transmit diseases like dengue fever and malaria.
Protecting human health: Pests can carry and transmit diseases that can be harmful to humans, including allergies, infections, and bites and stings.
Protecting property: Pests can cause significant damage to buildings, crops, and other property, which can result in costly repairs.
Ensuring food safety: Pests such as rodents and insects can contaminate food and food preparation areas, leading to foodborne illnesses.
Maintaining ecological balance: Pests can disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems by damaging crops, competing with native species, and spreading diseases.
Effective pest control can help to prevent these problems and protect public health and safety, as well as the environment and economy.