Rodent Pest Control
Tips for Safe Pest Control
Pests have become a major problem in India. They have become a peril in every area of human occupation. They are a constant cause to several diseases and damage to valuable properties. So pest control in India is very necessary. A campaign at large scale should be done in India to control pests. There are several chemicals available in the market today which are often used for control the pests.
But people should use chemicals carefully and utmost safety. Because there are some side effects of chemicals used in controlling pests. Generally chemical used for controlling insects etc are poisonous, so people should use them with utmost safety. Here are some important tips for using insect control. These informative tips can give you an insight into everything you need to know about safe use of insect control chemicals.
Insect control chemicals must be done with utmost care and safety. It does not matter where you are using - in your household items or your vegetable gardens. Remember, chemicals using for controlling insects are toxic so be careful. So, before using them you should use hand globe. After finishing task you should wash your hands with soaps or shampoos. I think if you do not mind on your budget you can hire a professional for using chemicals of insect control.
You should not involve your children while you are using chemicals of insect control. Keep your children far away from such chemicals.
If you are using insect killer chemicals on your household items or kitchen utensil, use them 4 or 5 hour later after washing and cleaning them well. You should wash your kitchen utensils with washing soaps or liquids of good quality.
Use insect or pest control chemicals in your vegetable gardens carefully. Don’t spread of chemicals in overdose. It may cause to damage of your vegetable plants. Use vegetables after at least one week.
Use of insect killer chemicals in furniture should be also used with utmost care. Use chemicals in appropriate quantity. Don’t use in excessive quantity.
Be sure chemicals you are going to use for pest or insect control are specifically prepared for the insects or pest you are targeting. In today market specific insect killer or control chemical are available. Such as today cockroach killer, rat killer, fly killer, mosquito killer, etc are available in the market.
You should consider substitute of chemical insect killer. For example you can use kerosene, solution of detergent powder, etc to kill some types of insects. You can use leaves of Tulsi, Neem, etc as the substitute of chemical insect killer in food grains.
To avoid disadvantages of chemical insect control you should use biological and organic insect killer. Biological or organic pest controls are safe and harmless.
So, you can make safe pest control by following above mentioned tips. Surly it will be useful for you. There are several companies in Delhi which offer services like pest control in Delhi, insect control, etc. Delhi pest control companies are well-known for their quality products.
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Preventive Pest Control
Biological Pest Control
Pesticide Use & Environmental Impact
Thanks to the increasing awareness about environmental issues, groups and individuals have started taking various initiatives to promote more sustainable life styles.
Because of the adverse impact they have on the environment, "hard" pesticides are now being gradually sought to be phased out to make way for more environmentally friendly alternatives, "soft pesticides".
But pest control, through pesticide use, is often necessary considering the fact that without a measure of control many insects can cause huge damage to crops. Besides, insects can also affect our quality of life in many different ways. These pests, if not effectively controlled would pose grave public health risks and also create significant negative impacts to the economy. The use of pesticides, as a measure to ensure favorable outcomes, in areas related to food production, public health etc. therefore cannot be discounted.
Pest Control in Hydroponics
In hydroponic cultivation pesticide use is discouraged and often not required. This is because hydroponic crops tend to be more healthy and pest resistant as they are grown under controlled conditions under a precisely regulated nutrient regime. Hydroponics systems mostly use natural preventative measures to control pest and parasite infestations. One of these is companion planting which uses a clever strategy to repel pests by growing plants that produce smells disagreeable to the pests. These plants are grown along with the main crop which is intended to be protected.
But not all bugs are put off by the smell, and at times, other means have to be adopted such as biological insect control. Biological insect control uses predator insects to reduce or destroy infestations. The predator insects consume the harmful, crop damaging species and die out or leave the garden. This is a safe, poison free natural method of pest control. Predator insects are bred commercially for such use and have proved extremely beneficial in pest control. These mostly carnivorous insects do not attack vegetation and being extremely voracious consume bugs on a massive scale daily.
Infestation Control
The best way to keep tabs on infestation, whether in the greenhouse or the grow-room is to carry out physical inspections to check for any pests. This should be done carefully by checking all likely places where pests may be present like leaves, around stems and even the growing medium. If any bugs are detected the next step is to determine the type of insect and the number of plants affected. The strategy to eliminate the pests will depend on the number of bugs and the extent of the infestation.
Proper identification of the type of pest is important as this will determine which predator insect will best get rid of infestation. This can be done with the help of good garden microscopes and standard gardening reference books. Once an infestation is detected and the harmful bug identified, quick release of predatory insects to control the infestation should follow.
It should be noted that the environment has to be maintained to be favorable to the predator insects. Many predatory insects are susceptible to high temperatures; also there should also be an adequate source of water or shelter. The grow room environment will therefore need to be carefully monitored.
Common Predators
The following are some of the predators most commonly used:
Ladybugs (Hippodamia convergens)
Ladybugs are most effective against aphids. Ladybugs need plenty of water, so place a small dish of water in your garden. This will help keep both the ladybugs and the insects close to your plants. Adult ladybugs are orange and black and feed on aphids, mites, scales, thrips, whiteflies and beneficial insect food.
Aphidius Colemani & A. Matricariae (Aphidius colemani & A. matricariae)
These are small black wasp (2-3 mm.) with narrow waist. They have long antennae. They prey on aphids turning them into brown, mummified shells. These predators are most active at temperatures between 18-26C (65-80F).
Praying Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis)
These are large green or brown insects having fine papery wings. They are shipped as egg cases that take 2-8 weeks to hatch. These general predators prey on aphids, beetles, caterpillars, leafhoppers, hornworms, squash bugs, white flies and several other pests.
Lacewings (Chrysoperla carnea, C. comanche & C. rufilabris)
These are general predators that feast on mealybugs, scales, spider mites, thrips, white flies and insect eggs. They are green or brown in color when adults. Lacewings are most active in temperatures 24-28C (75-80F).
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These are bright orange mites (0.5 mm./1/20 in.), and are very effective against spider mites. They breed twice as fast as spider mite to make short work of any spider mite infestation. They do not form webs, but move along the plant using webbing to catch spider mite. These predatory insects are most active in temperature ranges 22-35C (72-100F) and 60-80% humidity.
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Using Biological Control to Control Pests
Biological control is an appealing choice to control pests, since there is no persistence of insecticides in the environment or the development of pesticide resistance.
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