Eco-Friendly Pest Control: Balancing Wildlife Management with Environmental Responsibility

While traditional pest control solutions that rely on synthetic chemicals are often effective, most have a major negative impact on the environment. That is why the use of eco-friendly pest control solutions is on the rise, not just because of their effectiveness in deterring pests, but because of the minimal harm done to the environment. Here, we look at the top five sustainable pest control methods that your pest control company can use to effectively manage pest populations.

Integrated Pest Management

Successful pest management should focus on long-term, sustainable solutions that have minimal impact on the environment. As such, integrated pest management combines different eco-friendly pest control methods to prevent and monitor pests, as opposed to repeated use of synthetic pesticides.

Biological Control

Most pests have natural enemies that can be used to reduce their populations. These enemies can range from predators and parasites to pathogens and competitors of the pest.  Biological pest control is very specific to the target pest and will effectively control pest populations without harming the environment.

Botanical and Organic Pesticides

Botanical and organic pesticides are extracted from plants and other natural sources and are highly efficient. Unlike synthetic pesticides, these pesticides act quickly but also tend to degrade quickly. While you may have to apply more often for better pest control, the fact that these pesticides degrade quickly means that there is less accumulation of the pesticides in the environment, making them a safer alternative. 

Physical Barriers and Exclusion Techniques

In addition to pest removal and control, incorporating physical barriers and exclusion techniques can help keep pesky pests and other critters away from your customer's property. There are various humane ways to do this, such as fencing, netting, sealing entry points, and installing Line Guards and Pole Guards.

Education and Prevention Programs

Educating your clients on pest identification, early detection, and how environmental factors can influence pest populations is an important aspect of successful long-term pest management. Also, encourage your clients to implement pest prevention strategies such as proper sanitation and sealing entry points. 

Prevent Pest Access with Critter Guard Products

Preventing access remains the best way to keep pests away. At Critter Guard, our pest and wildlife control products are designed to add a layer of protection to your customers' property without harming them, the wildlife, or the environment. Contact us today to learn more about our humane and eco-conscious pest control solutions.