WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS PEST CONTROL METHODS?

Many people think only of PESTICIDES at the mention of pest control. Surprise! Surprise! There are, basically, two categories of pest control methods: 1) Natural Forces and, 2) Applied Methods. Natural Forces are those which are not the result of human application. The naturally occurring forces can either hinder or aid in the development and/or control of pests. Those which are considered an aid in control of a pest are referred to as Natural Pest Control Forces, and they include the following: 1) Climate affects pests and the things they depend on for survival(wind, drought, rain, flooding, snow, ice, temperature fluctuation or cold or hot, and humidity). 2) Fire. 3) Topography (mountain ranges, water bodies, and soil types). 4) Food and water supplies. Some areas simply do not have the necessary food (animal or plant) and/or water availability. 5) Natural enemies (various organisms including vertebrate and invertebrate predators of pests and various disease organisms). Applied ...  more