What is Pest?

A pest is any animal or plant which has a harmful effect on humans, their food or their living conditions. Pests include animals which: 

1. Carry disease-causing micro-organisms and parasites, for example, mosquitoes which carry Ross River virus and Murray Valley encephalitis. 
2. Attack and eat vegetable and cereal crops, for example, caterpillars and grasshoppers. 
3. Damage stored food. For example, rats and mice may eat grain in silos, rice or biscuits in shops and homes and contaminate this food with their faeces           (droppings) and urine. 
4. Damage clothing. Silverfish, for example, eat holes in clothes. 
5. Damage buildings. For example, termites can cause considerable damage to timber in buildings. 
6. Bite people. For example, bed bugs (so called because they often bite people in their beds) are very difficult and expensive to control. Their bites can cause     great irritation to those bitten and, like mosquito bites, can become infected if scratched. 

There are thousands of different kinds of pests which are harmful to humans. The great majority of these are types of insect.

Pest Management 4D Formula? 

1. Principle of Pest Management 4D Formula – Deny entry, Deny food, Deny Shelter and Destroy. This formula focuses on the most basic root cause of pests problem and is highly systematic and structured way to get rid of the pests.

2. Pest Control Prevention and Methods 

Pests are one of the many nuisances that can disrupt your place of business. They may seem harmless, but they can create a multitude of issues, ranging from contamination to added costs. No one is entirely immune to infestation, regardless of how tidy your warehouse may be. However, with the proper knowledge, you can prevent, identify and remove pests—the right way.

3. Preventing Pests

By far, the best way to protect your building is by integrating prevention techniques into your everyday practices. This is both a critical step and effective strategy when it comes to avoiding pests. Routine cleaning is a must, but there are also some specifics that can aid in deterring animals or insects. Here are some prevention methods to practice at your facility:

1. Remove any sources of food, water or shelter.
2. Store items in safe and enclosed containers.
3. Dispose of garbage regularly with a tightly closed lid.
4. Reduce clutter or areas where pests can hide.
5. Seal and close off any cracks or holes to eliminate outside entry.
6. Perform routine cleaning and surveying from the roof to the basement floor.

4. Pest Control Methods

Once you’ve identified a pest intrusion, it’s time to take immediate action. Pest control methods can fall into two categories: biological or chemical. Learn about these two tactics and what control techniques are available to better choose the right one for your facility.

Biological pest control is the use of living organisms to help eliminate the infestation. This can be anything from predators to parasites to pathogens. One of the biggest advantages of natural methods is that they don’t involve the use of toxic chemicals. As a result, this method doesn’t harm humans or the environment. In addition, over time, pests don’t become resistant to the control solution. However, most biological methods are only feasible for small pest invasions like insects or plants, and they typically take some time to work.

Chemical pest control is the use of pesticides to destroy harmful insects or organisms. These solutions are typically easier to find and use than biological methods, but difficult to manage. Also, most chemicals produce faster, if not, instant results upon application. Examples include repellants, which are solutions that deter pests that crawl or fly within your perimeter or insecticides that are substances that are designed to kill insects.

With an active approach and the right products, you can ensure pests don’t get in the way of running your business or facility. Routine monitoring and a quick response can go a long way in preventing and controlling pests.

As coronavirus spreads, many questions and some answers

The rapid spread of the coronavirus and the illness it causes called COVID-19 has sparked alarm worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency, and many countries are grappling with a rise in confirmed cases. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people to be prepared for disruptions to daily life that will be necessary if the coronavirus spreads within communities.

Does the coronavirus spread person-to-person?

Yes, the virus can spread from one person to another, most likely through droplets of saliva or mucus carried in the air for up to six feet or so when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Viral particles may be breathed in, land on surfaces that people touch, or be transferred when shaking hands or sharing a drink with someone who has the virus.

Often it’s obvious if a person is ill, but there are cases where people who do not feel sick have the virus and can spread it.

Basic steps for avoiding flu and other infections —  avoiding touching your mouth, nose, and eyes — are likely to help stop the spread of this virus. 

Quarantines and travel restrictions now in place in many counties, including the US, are also intended to help break the chain of transmission. Public health authorities like the CDC may recommend other approaches for people who may have been exposed to the virus, including isolation at home and symptom monitoring for a period of time (usually 14 days)

What is the incubation period for the coronavirus?

An incubation period is the time between being exposed to a germ and having symptoms of the illness. Current estimates suggest that symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear around five days on average, but the incubation period may be as short as two days to as long as 14 days.

What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?

Fever, dry cough, and trouble breathing are the common symptoms of COVID-19. There have been some reports of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) before respiratory symptoms occur, but this is largely a respiratory virus.

Those who have the virus may have no obvious symptoms (be asymptomatic) or symptoms ranging from mild to severe. In some cases, the virus can cause pneumonia and potentially be life-threatening.

Most people who get sick will recover from COVID-19. Recovery time varies and, for people who are not severely ill, may be similar to the aftermath of a flulike illness. People with mild symptoms may recover within a few days. People who have pneumonia may take longer to recover (days to weeks). In cases of severe, life-threatening illness, it may take months for a person to recover, or the person may die.

is there a vaccine available for coronavirus?

No vaccine is available, although scientists are working on vaccines. In 2003, scientists tried to develop a vaccine to prevent SARS but the epidemic ended before the vaccine could enter clinical trials.

Is there a treatment available for coronavirus?

Currently there is no specific antiviral treatment for this new coronavirus. Treatment is therefore supportive, which means giving fluids, medicine to reduce fever, and, in severe cases, supplemental oxygen. People who become critically ill from COVID-19 may need a respirator to help them breathe. Bacterial infection can complicate this viral infection. Patients may require antibiotics in cases of bacterial pneumonia as well as COVID-19.