PEST ANIMAL MANAGEMENT COURSE

Pesticides are used to protect food and non-food crops, pets, homes and ourselves from pests. Public concern about health and environmental risks associated with the application of pesticides has been an issue for many years. In order to address this concern, pest managers and regulatory agencies are promoting the use of effective alternative pest control methods. Managers with pest control decision-making responsibilities should become aware of the pest control options available to reduce exposure to potentially harmful pesticides.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined as a pest management system that utilizes all suitable techniques in a total management system with the intent of preventing pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. An emphasis is placed on manipulation of the pest’s environment to the point that it will not support a pest population. Biological controls may also be used.

IPM can also be defined as an effective and environmentally sound approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common sense practices. Its purpose is to manage pests with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment. Therefore, IPM is a comprehensive approach to pest management.

Pest management focuses on preventing pest problems through sanitation and facility maintenance, rather than relying on regular spray treatments. This deals with the know-how and tools to assist in pest management efforts – and knowing common pest “hot spots” and conditions that are conducive to pest infestations. This process allows the ability to record pest sightings and “pest-friendly” conditions.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to avoid costly pest infestations is to have adequate knowledge on pest management and to recognize the signs of a pest problem and also about pest prevention. Below are the tips for effective pest management:

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SIGNS OF PESTS

Sighting a pest presence early on will help you attend to the problem before irrevocable and costly damage is done. Pests are usually good about keeping out of our sight, but they do leave some tell-tale signs that they’ve been wandering the facility. For instance rodents are constantly gnawing, so look for chew marks around utility openings in the facility and along base boards and door frames. You’ll want to catch rodents before they can contaminate product with their urine and feces. Also, rodents have been known to cause fires after gnawing on electrical wiring. Rodents have poor eyesight so they will often travel against a wall, leaving greasy rub marks as a trail to follow. Droppings are another sign of rodent infestations. Rat droppings are about the size of a raisin while mouse droppings are the size of a rice grain.

CLEAN UP AND CLOSE PESTS OUT

By taking care of small sanitation and facility maintenance, you are more likely to save on a bigger and more costly clean up or repair down the road. You should get the knowledge of the role sanitation plays in eliminating food and water sources for pests.

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