Pesticides
Chesterfield Pesticide Service
A pesticide refers to a singular or combined mixture of substances employed to thwart, eradicate, or deter living organisms that pose a threat to causing harm or damage to people, plants, animals, or structures in both commercial and residential environments.
Pests encompass a diverse array of insects and wildlife. Their efficient control is sanctioned and advised solely under the oversight of licensed and accredited professionals. The pest control experts at Animal Removal Richmond possess expertise in the appropriate preparation and application of pesticides in Chesterfield, adhering to federal regulations stipulated for the pest control industry.
Chesterfield Pesticide Information
Due to the widespread availability of numerous unauthorized pest control products online, pest control professionals need to be more vigilant than ever about adhering to industry regulations. The application of pesticides in the United States is meticulously overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency, following the guidelines set forth by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Animal Removal Richmond, being a licensed pest management organization, exclusively employs products that are compliant with federal law.
Pesticide Types
There are many types of pesticides available on the market today with herbicides and insecticides as the most common choices to manage unwanted plants, insects and wildlife.
Algicides
are used to control algae in commercial or residential swimming pools and any form or water tank and may also be used some natural bodies of water including small lakes or ponds.
Antifouling agents
Antimicrobials
Fungicides
are used to kill various strains of fungi, including mildews, molds, and blights.
Herbicides
kill weeds and other unwanted plants
Insecticides
comprise of a wide range of chemicals used to kill and control insects, spiders, and other bugs.
Miticides
kill mites that pose a health threat to plants and animals.
Molluscicides
eliminate kill snails and slugs.
Nematicides
are used to kill nematodes that feed on plants and disrupt agriculture.
Ovicides
are applied to kill the eggs of insects and mites.
Rodenticides
are used for mice, rats and rodent removal.
In addition adhering to all national regulations governing the pest control industry, Animal Removal Richmond is also required to adhere to state and local laws governing the Chesterfield region. Animal Removal Richmond is recognized as a responsible provider of safe and effective pest control services that are in accord with the highest of the industry’s safety standards.
If you have any questions on whether a pesticide or any pest control method is safe for use on your Chesterfield residential or commercial property, please call us.
Pesticide Fact:
Each year a range of pests destroy nearly 37% of all crops in the United States resulting in a monetary loss of approximately 122 billion dollars. (Source: Study.com / Use of Pesticides)
Despite existing challenges, the widespread use of pesticides has provided significant benefits which include:
- Improved food production
- Increased profits for farmers
- Disease control and prevention
- Significant decrease in mortality rate
- Reduced percentage of crops consumed by pests
- Decrease in threats to livestock