3 Pest Management Trends in 2022
Experts say the global pest management market will be worth $30bn by 2027. Its rapid growth is no surprise given the warming climates. Pests thrive in warmer temperatures.
Rodents, mosquitos, ticks, and bed bugs are on the rise and becoming more prevalent due to the environmental issues we face. So, what can you do to safeguard yourself and your home from pests?
These three trends in pest management will help. Keep reading to learn more.
1. Pest Detection Is Going High-tech
Pest control options include new advances like SMART technology and AI. SMART uses sensors to detect infestations. Sensors can detect:
- Sound
- Movement
- The presence of a particular chemical compound indicating a pest is present
The sensors connect to a data hub to report information.
This way, you can avoid costly insect or rodent infestations even with few visible signs. Infestation detection is faster, easier and more accurate.
Some companies are even using drones to detect pest outbreaks!
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is a form of pest control where you view pests in a broader context. The idea is to develop pest control solutions that have minimal adverse effects and effectively resolve the issue.
This multi-faceted approach allows pest control to have a more precise and targeted effect, making it more efficient.
Simply killing pests is not a practical solution. It’s essential to identify the cause of the infestation and get to the root of the problem. If you don’t, pests will continue to come back. Extermination will become expensive if you need to do it over and over.
By considering the pest’s life cycle and the environment, better pest control solutions are possible.
IPM involves:
- Prevention
- Identification
- Monitoring
- Assessment
- Planning
- Evaluation
For prevention (or planning when necessary), use Venerate. This bioinsecticide is an ideal solution for IPM programs. You can use it to combat and manage plant disease while helping to reduce insect resistance.
Its manufacturer, Marrone Bio Innovations, is a pest management supply company offering crop protection, health, and nutrition products.
3. Green, Non-toxic, Environmental Pest Management
Pest management services continue to shift toward green, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly pest control. One reason is that consumers worry about the health and safety hazards of traditional insecticides and pest control methods.
For much of modern history, the focus was on chemical pest control. But now we know chemicals have dangerous side effects. So the current focus is mechanical.
Instead of using chemical insecticides, bioinsecticides and natural compounds can help with pest control. Ecoguard Pest Management is just one company making the switch.
Natural predators, sonic repellants, and dry ice are all great options.
Further, chemicals are bad for the environment. They pollute the soil, water supplies, and negatively affect other animals in the area.
Soil testing is necessary to manage previous chemical use. Learning about the soil’s characteristics allows farmers to identify how viable and nutrient-dense the ground is for future use.
Follow These Pest Management Trends
With more technology available, pest management is easier than ever before. And with more eco-friendly options, crops, pests, and people alike suffer less.
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