Pest control is a matter of education, personal protection, sanitation and elimination. Dr. Jerome Goddard, clinical assistant professor of preventive medicine, University of Mississippi Medical School Public concern about the health and environmental risks associated with pesticides is increasing, particularly when children are involved. This has resulted in increased interest in the use of equally effective alternative pest control methods. Management of pests requires an organized plan and often more than one tool or tactic. While pesticides are no panacea, when used responsibly and with discretion, they are invaluable tools in the fight against pests.
Pesticides are important public health tools in destroying health threats.
I've heard them referred to as 'environmental medicines,' and I agree with that concept. Dr. Jerome Goddard, clinical assistant professor of preventive medicine, University of Mississippi Medical School. Many IPM techniques are just good maintenance practices that we should be employing anyway. All rights reserved.