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Pest Control

Definition

Pest control is the management of unwanted organisms (referred to as pests) that can cause harm or damage to crops, livestock, structures, or human health. It involves various methods such as chemical pesticides, biological controls, or cultural practices.

Analogy

Think of pest control as a battle between humans and pests. Humans use different weapons and strategies to protect their territory (crops, homes) from invading pests. It's like playing a game of chess where each move is carefully planned to outsmart the opponent.

Related terms

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): IPM is an approach that combines multiple pest control methods in a coordinated manner to minimize the use of chemical pesticides while effectively managing pests.

Biological Controls: Biological controls involve using natural enemies of pests (such as predators or parasites) to regulate their populations.

Pesticides: Pesticides are substances used to kill or control pests. They can be insecticides (targeting insects), herbicides (targeting weeds), fungicides (targeting fungi), or rodenticides (targeting rodents).