Pests are organisms that harm crops, animals, or people. Pest control methods attempt to reduce their numbers below harmful levels. They can be preventative, suppressive, or eradicative. Preventative measures include keeping food in tightly covered containers, removing garbage regularly, and…

Pests can cause economic losses by contaminating food, damaging plants and structures, or transmitting disease. Good pest management focuses on prevention, suppression and eradication with the least disturbance to nontarget organisms and the environment. Prevention methods reduce the attractiveness of…

Mice are more than a nuisance-they can spread dangerous diseases and damage wood and electrical wires. Check often for rodent droppings. Fill cracks or holes with caulk or steel wool, as mice can chew through softer materials. Vacuum and sweep…