Question Do pests cause disease
answer Many Pests are vectors of many diseases like typhoid, malaria, elephantises, etc fecal matter from these pests could also contain harmful bacteria that cause diseases like hystoplasmosis from pigeon faeces.fleas are carriers of tapeworms.
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Question Should I throw my mattress away if i have bedbugs
answer Special Mattress covers are available to enclose your mattress denying the bedbugs access to the host. Prior to encasing the mattress we recommend physical removal of bedbugs and their eggs with a vacuum cleaner.
Question can pesticides be harmful to us
answer pesticides are chemicals that could have adverse effects if applied in a manner not consistent with the label and by a non expert.
Like many other products including water that if unmanaged properly could drown you pesticides could have similar consequences. It is therefore important to carefully study the label before use and to use experts when in doubt.All applicators must exercise caution when using pesticides
Question What is IPM
Answer Integrated pest management
It is a systematic approach to pest management that has borrowed it's key components from Problem solving and decision making models. It emphasises identification of pest type and cause: Identifies options to resolve: implementation of selected approach: monitors implementation and evaluation of action.
There is an emphasis on non chemical controls, communication with homeowner or affected party and record keeping.
Parties interested in general health information may contact the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network @800-858-7378
NewJersey Poison & Education Center phone number is 1(800)222-1222
