Insects, diseases, and invasive weeds threaten Philippine’s natural environments as well as homes, gardens, and agriculture. This page contains links to articles, fact sheets, and other information prepared by scientists on topics related to pests in natural environments.
You have, no doubt, heard the saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” It is often quoted when someone wants to justify not telling someone about a problem or misdeed. While this may have some truth when it comes to withholding a piece of information that may cause emotional distress, it has absolutely no…
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Poisoned bait is a common method for controlling rat populations, however is not as effective when there are other food sources around, such as garbage. Poisoned meats have been used for centuries for killing off wolves, birds that were seen to threaten crops, and against other creatures. This can be a problem, since a carcass…
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When you wake to a cockroach scurrying under the door or come home to a line of ants parading through the kitchen, the need for pest control is evident. But what about those bugs and insects that make their way into your home unnoticed? In this article, we will explore the importance of preventing Huntersville…
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