Information on Pest Control
Effective pest control requires some knowledge about the pest and its habits. The first step is to identify the pest correctly; the second step is to learn about its lifestyle. Your local University Extension Office can often help you identify your pest. They also publish facts sheets on specific pests in your area.
If you are seeking a low-toxicity method of controlling a specific pest, consider looking at the Directory of Least-Toxic Pest Control Products published by the Bio-Integral Resource Centre or the Less-Toxic Product List by Our Water, Our World.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is pest control philosophies that emphasizes the least-toxic approaches and emphasize an "IPM" approach.
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