Compare specimen with pictures, recognize characteristics of damage, consult experts for assistance. To find out the extent of the pest problem and whether it is increasing or decreasing. The injury level is the unacceptable amount of injury or damage. Prevention is important because preventive methods alone are often sufficient to keep pest populations at tolerable levels. These methods also make controls more effective and help prevent the recurrence of pest problems.
Biological control is the use of natural enemies to control pests.
Preferred pesticides are the least toxic to humans, have the lowest impact on non-target organisms, and are the most specific to the target species. Pesticide Characteristics and Legislation e, c, a, f, d, b Pesticides may be displayed on open shelves provided the pesticides are at least 10 metres away from food, or they must be stored in a pesticide storage room. Exempted pesticides are a group of specified Commercial and Domestic pesticides that are exempted from regulatory requirements for sale and storage under the Pesticide Control Act Regulation. Secure pesticide containers sufficiently to prevent pesticides from spilling or escaping, and from being removed by an unauthorized person. Separate pesticides from other goods to prevent contamination of human or animal food, clothes, household furnishings, and other items.