Most pesticides are used to kill the pests in a house or business, but some are known to cause adverse health effects in people. The severity of the health effects depends on the type of pesticide, the chemicals present, the amount used and the duration of exposure. In any case, the use of pesticides should be done only by licensed...

Pest control is necessary for the protection of human and environment from the harmful effects of insects and other creatures. Some of the most common pests include ants, termites, and cockroaches. While they are social insects that build large colonies and eat almost everything, they also carry different types of bacteria and transfer them to food...

The main goal of pest control is prevention, which involves the use of appropriate methods for controlling the growth of pests. Although eradication is a difficult goal to achieve, sometimes it is necessary to combat a foreign pest. Some pests only occur under specific environmental conditions, making it possible to take steps to prevent their...