Knowra Mechanical pest control Mechanical pest control Mechanical pest control manages unwanted organisms by physically excluding, trapping, disrupting, or removing them rather than relying primarily on chemicals or biological agents.
Physical barrier : A structure or material that physically prevents movement between spaces. Screens, fences, and row covers stop pests from reaching crops, buildings, or stored goods.
Integrated pest management : A decision-based approach that combines compatible methods to keep pests below damaging levels. Mechanical controls are often combined with monitoring, biological controls, and selective pesticides.
Chemical pest control : Pest management using chemical substances that kill, repel, or disrupt pests. Chemical treatments act through substances, while mechanical methods act through physical force or exclusion.
Pesticide reduction : The lowering of pesticide use through prevention, alternatives, or more targeted treatment. Mechanical methods can replace some pesticide applications or confine treatment to smaller areas.
Insect screen : A mesh covering that blocks insects while allowing air and light to pass. Fine mesh excludes flying pests from greenhouses, windows, and crop enclosures.
Rodent control : The prevention and reduction of rodent populations that threaten health, property, or food supplies. Exclusion and trapping are widely used against mice and rats.
Biological pest control : Pest management that uses living organisms or their products to suppress pest populations. Predators, parasites, and pathogens suppress pests biologically rather than physically.
Bycatch : The unintended capture of organisms during an effort to catch or harvest other targets. Traps can capture non-target animals unless their design and placement limit access.
Trapping : The capture of animals using devices designed to hold or kill them. Traps concentrate or capture pests without applying pesticides across an area.
Stored-product pest control : The prevention and management of insects and other pests in stored commodities. Sieving, sanitation, and sealed storage physically reduce pest access and contamination.
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