Pest management is the process of controlling the population of a particular pest. Many pests can be beneficial to plants and animals. While the conditions for their rapid spread make some of them undesirable, they can also be beneficial. To choose an effective pest management method, a homeowner must first determine how to assess the level of pest tolerance. There are two main types of pest management: methods that reduce the population, or eliminate it entirely. However, eliminating the pest may not be the most environmentally friendly option as it may kill off beneficial insects, allowing other types to replace them.
Biological pest control utilizes the natural processes of an organism to reduce the population of a particular pest. In the case of plant-feeding insects, the greatest factor in controlling the population is the fact that other pests will feed on the insect that is feeding on your crops. However, a pest population can be quite concentrated, reducing its effectiveness. The release of a predatory organism may be a better solution. However, the released organism must be able to breed and provide long-term control.
Physical barriers are another method of pest management. These physical barriers can prevent pests from entering a property. These physical barriers include screens and fences. Adding caulk or mulch will help keep out insects as well. And if you’re dealing with a specific pest, you can also use a vacuum. A powerful vacuum can suck in cockroaches. You can also fill the vacuum bag with cornstarch to ensure complete destruction of the pest.