World Pest Day
Next week on June 6th we will be honoring World Pest Awareness Day. This day has been celebrated since the inaugural World Pest Day ceremony which was held at the Beijing Hotel on June 6th, 2017.
The purpose of World Pest Day is to bring awareness of how our quality of life, health, and the safety of our food and animals is affected by pest management. One of the key goals is to bring knowledge and respect to the deserving global pest control industry. It is also a chance to collaborate new ways of effecting positive change in public health worldwide.
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Pests Are a Problem Worldwide
“Any plant, animal, insects, or germs that cause harm or damage to humans or their property are referred to as pests.”(Neha Dhyani) Pests can cause pain, discomfort, and disease. They can hurt or destroy food sources, and damage property. By bringing awareness and working together we can help solve many of the problems that pests cause.
What Are Some Current World Pest Issues?
A disturbing story reported this year in March had a headline that read, “Swarms Locusts (grasshoppers) tearing through the Karoo” The story went on to describe “swarms of locusts flying from west to east along the foothills of the Swartberg mountains” in this Western Cape province of South Africa. (Photo and story found here.)
There are many sources you can turn to to learn about current pest issues around the world. Here are some sources you might be interested in visiting:
International Pest Control: Reporting on global pest control issues for over 60 years.
PCT Pest Control Technology: Your source for industry news and technology.
IPCA Indian Pest Control Association
Pest World.org Expert pest control resources you can trust.
Public Health Issues Caused by Pests
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has compiled a list of pests that threaten public health. Click this link to learn about the pest and diseases they cause:
List of Pests of Significant Public Health Importance
Included on this list are:
- Cockroaches
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks
- Bed bugs
- Various rats and mice.
Fox Pest Control is ready to help control these pests in your home and yard in order to provide you with the best protection possible for these harmful pests. Celebrate World Pest Day by calling (855) FOX-PEST or click HERE to get started on a Fox Home Protection Plan that is best for your home.
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Happy World Pest Day!
