On June 6th, the World Awareness Day on the Importance of Pest Controlwith the purpose of highlighting the importance of pest control for the benefit of the health of the population, material goods and the environment.
Likewise, the work of those people, companies and industries that are dedicated to environmental health is recognized, through the control of urban pests.
How did World Pest Control Day originate?
This anniversary has been celebrated since 2017, at the initiative of the Chinese Pest Control Associationcounting on the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations:
- European Confederation of Pest Control Companies (CEPA).
- US National Pest Management Association (NPMA).
- Asia-Pacific Pest Management Association (FAOPMA).
See also Pest management methods
Urban pests: an evil that must be controlled
In recent years there has been an increase in pests, especially in urban spaces. This is due to a series of factors that affect the proliferation of new species of these harmful organisms, as well as variations in the behavior of existing ones:
- Climate change that affects the duration of summers.
- Increase in tourism.
- Merchandise transports.
Some most well-known pests that affect urban and rural spaces are the following:
- Dust mites.
- Cockroaches.
- Rodents.
- Mosquitoes.
- Ticks.
- Flies.
- Bedbugs.
- Termites.
One of the main negative effects caused by pests It lies in the transmission of diseases, generation of asthma and allergies, as well as significant structural and economic damage to buildings and facilities.
It is vitally important that companies in the sector promote products and alternatives that are less toxic and safe for living beings and the environment, in addition to greater government control of public health and the approval of legal instruments that favor the control of urban pests.
How is Pest Control Day celebrated?
In celebration of this world day, activities, events, seminars, press conferences are organized and information is disseminated about the importance and benefits of professional pest control.
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