Pest Control
Pest Control Methods
The integrated pest management principles are established by the US EPA as a practical and sensible approach to pest management for both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, such as home, garden and workplace.
The integrated pest management approach is four tiered including:
- Setting of Action Thresholds
- The monitoring and identifying of pests
- Prevention Actions
- Control Actions
These same method applied to home pest control for the elimination of unwanted pest.
Types of Pest Controls
The broad types of prevention and pest control actions for commercial and non commercial applications may included the following:
- Biological pest control
- Elimination of breeding grounds
- Hunting
- Traps
- Poisoned bait
- Field burning
- Spray
Space fumigation
Space treatment - Sterilization
- Destruction of infected plants
- Natural rodent control
Repellents
For home pest control, typical intervention are biological pest control, elimination of breeding grounds, and spray or dust applications.
Common Household Pest
Below is a list of common intruders who routinely invade people’s homes. Click on the corresponding images to learn more about these intruders.
Eco Shield Pest Control Services
Our pest control services are available to many cities and communities in the western U.S., including: