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Pesticide Service

A pesticide is a single or multiple mixtures of substances used to prevent, eliminate or repel living organisms that threaten to injure or cause damage to people, plants, animals, or structures in both commercial and residential settings.

Pests consist of a wide range of insects and wildlife. Their effective control is authorized and recommended under the supervision of licensed and accredited professionals only. Our pest control experts are experienced with the proper preparation and application of pesticides in Manhattan according to federal regulations outlined for the pest control industry.

Pesticide Information

As a result of easy access to many unauthorized pest control products online, pest control professionals must remain more conscious than ever of industry regulations. The use of pesticides in the United States is strictly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, as stipulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Our Environmental Pest Management is a licensed pest management organization and uses only products permissible by federal law.

Pesticide Types

There are many types of pesticides available on the market today with herbicides and insecticides as the most common choices to manage unwanted plants, insects, and wildlife.

Algicides

are used to control algae in commercial or residential swimming pools and any form or water tank and may also be used some natural bodies of water including small lakes or ponds.

Anti-Fouling Agents

are applied to remove underwater organisms that attach to the bottom surface of boats, docks and other external surfaces that are frequently or continuously submerged underwater.

Antimicrobials

kill microscopic organisms, bacteria and other viruses.

Fungicides

are used to kill various strains of fungi, including mildews, molds, and blights.

Herbicides

kill weeds and other unwanted plants

Insecticides

comprise of a wide range of chemicals used to kill and control insects, spiders, and other bugs.

Miticides

kill mites that pose a health threat to plants and animals.

Molluscicides

eliminate kill snails and slugs.

Nematicides

are used to kill nematodes that feed on plants and disrupt agriculture.

Ovicides

are applied to kill the eggs of insects and mites.

Rodenticides

are used for mice, rats and rodent removal.

Pesticide Fact:

Each year a range of pests destroy nearly 37% of all crops in the United States resulting in a monetary loss of approximately 122 billion dollars. (Source: Study.com / Use of Pesticides)
Despite existing challenges, the widespread use of pesticides has provided significant benefits which include:
  • Improved food production
  • Increased profits for farmers
  • Disease control and prevention
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