The best defense against cockroaches is a clean kitchen and bathroom. If roaches are a problem in your home or apartment, vacuum well and wash the area with a strong soap. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag in a sealed container. Also try: Non-Toxic Cockroach Control Diatomaceous earth is a safe alternative which can be…
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Pest control is at least as old as agriculture, as there has always been a need to keep crops free from pests. In order to maximize food production, it is advantageous to protect crops from competing species of plants, as well as from herbivores competing with humans. The conventional approach was probably the first to…
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Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as Integrated Pest Control (IPC) is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level (EIL). The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation defines IPM as “the careful consideration of all available pest control techniques and subsequent…
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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.