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Small things can be hazardous. All things that look cute may not be sweet and safe. Yes these are some of the things that can be said about the birds. Birds can be a big health hazard. |
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| Learning to control and manage pests has been one of the greatest achievements of humankind. Not very far down the history, people were plagued by the rat menace. The horrendous catastrophe of Black Death |
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| Hotels are infested not only with pest problems but also with court cases filed by patrons who suffer infections from bug bites or food poisoning, insects found in food. |
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| It is now imperative for the facility owners and managers to understand the threats and techniques to control the growing menace of unwanted birds around facilities. Rethinking management strategies and selecting from an array of deterrents can help protect occupants, buildings and landscapes from this menace. |
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| Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is rapidly becoming the standard for pest management in healthcare facilities because it combines multiple pest control techniques to minimize the use of pesticides that could have a negative impact on human health. Choosing the right pest service provider for a critical component of infection control in a hospital needs technical guidance. |
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| Chikungunya much in news these days is caused by an alpha-virus and is transmitted by female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes (which also transmit dengue fever). These mosquitoes bite mainly during day and rest in dark corners or under furniture. |
| With inputs from:Nikhil Chatterjee, Pest Control (India) Ltd. |
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| There are many species of bats throughout the world. In fact, bats comprise the largest segment of mammals in the world. It is estimated that over 25% of the worlds mammals are bats. As man infringes upon their natural habitats, bats get displaced and sometimes move into our homes and other buildings. There are many bat infestations that have been seen over the years and new ones seem to be occurring all the time! |
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| The affliction of pests has been with humans from ancient times and our efforts to suppress them are just as old. The term pest can be defined as an organism out of place; without the existence of humans, the word pest has no meaning. The pests of man are mainly a global cohort of invasive species and precious few pest species are indigenous. “Godrej Way” of doing pest management is an ecologically based customer oriented pest management strategy that provides long-term management of pest problems with minimum impact on human health, the environment and non-target organisms. Hence the basis of “Godrej Way” of doing pest management is “Work with Customer.” |
| With inputs from:Technical Team, Godrej Hi CARE Ltd |
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| Unwelcome birds create mess, ruin floral displays and roost in rooftops leaving trails of mess. Birds dropping feather and nesting material make the place look dirty and clog drains causing extensive water and structure damage. Even metal and paints can’t stand up the corrosion caused by bird dropping, discusses |
| With inputs from:Pictures and info courtesy Pest Control (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Measures to prevent the access and harborage of pests within any foodservice establishment are vital in the implementation and maintenance of a pest management program. Most people are
familiar with the term pest management. The term integrated pest management (IPM)
describes a more comprehensive program. An IPM program is a planned program that
incorporates education, continuous monitoring, record-keeping and communication to
prevent pest an disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people, property, material; or the environment. |
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| The big flies you sometimes find buzzing loudly and crazily around in your basement, garage, barn, or even your living room, are not over-grown houseflies. They are Blow flies and Flesh flies. Of the several species, the most common are the Blue Bottle & Green Bottle Flies and Flesh Flies |
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| Until recently, the only method available for subterranean termite control was the traditional barrier treatment, using large amounts of chemicals. While there are alternative termite control strategies such as reticulation systems is available, baiting system is the most promising technology as a replacement for traditional treatment. |
With inputs from:‘Antenna’ – journal of Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Tackling pests effectively could well be the weapon to win the profitability war in any institution. Giridhar Pai expounds on the necessity of developing a systematic approach to pest management |
| With inputs from:The author is General Manager Quality Assurance Systems Pest Control (India) Private Limited Bangalore |
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