Pests come in different forms. Whether it is a northern Kentucky termite, a Cincinnati termite, a mouse in a basement, ants in a kitchen, or mosquitoes in a garden, they can all be defined as unwanted creatures that wreak havoc in our lives. Controlling these pests helps protect us from the damage they inflict. This harm includes, but is not limited to, contaminating our food, spreading disease, threatening our health, and damaging our property. By defining this damage, support for pest control is firmly validated.
It is very important to have proper pest control in any area where food is present. This includes everything from the farms where food is grown to the grocery stores where it is sold. If not handled precisely, pests can contaminate food, making it impossible to grow and eat. Most people would consider insects to be the top “pests” to prevent when it comes to food. Other pests that also need to be controlled are rodents, birds, and other animals that feed on plants. Successful control of these pests can be accomplished through the use of organic chemicals or pesticides, setting traps, building fences, or creating other deterrents.
The disease can spread quickly if proper pest control is not done. Bugs and insects can transfer flu strands and viruses to animals, people and food. Our government tries to manage and prevent this from happening by setting strict guidelines on what is allowed into our country. This is a form of pest control. People should also take such measures at home. By applying insect repellent, people can reduce their exposure to mosquitoes and other biting insects. Chemical applications in yards and around homes will limit the number of pests that can affect our health, as well as the health of our household pets.
It is equally important to take measures to control pests that cause damage to our property. Spraying chemicals to control insects that eat wood, dig holes in our homes, build nests in our trees, and chew holes in our landscape helps ensure the survival of that property. The cost of pest control is very insignificant compared to the cost of repairing or replacing things that have been destroyed by pests. For example, consider the cost of new plant material for a garden. People who choose not to apply any pest control risk losing these plants to leaf-eating insects. If this happens, they would incur the cost of new plant material, possibly replacing the soil, and labor costs for installation. By managing the pests at the beginning of this project, they would have only had their initial investment.
Many people object to the use of so many chemicals in or around their homes. Now there are other options with all the organic alternatives on the market that are also very successful. People have to consider the long term effects of proper pest control. The spread of disease can be stopped or reduced and our food will stay healthy. Our plants will grow strong and our home will remain intact. Pest control is necessary for all of this to happen.
