Pesticides

A pesticide is a single or multiple mixture 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. Advanced Pest Control Systems, Inc. pest control experts are experienced with the proper preparation and application of pesticides in Cape Girardeau according to federal regulations outlined for the pest control industry.

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. Advanced Pest Control Systems, Inc. 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.

Antimicrobials

Kill microscopic organisms, bacteria and other viruses.

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.

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.

Ovicides

Are applied to kill the eggs of insects and mites.

Rodenticides

Are used for mice, rats and rodent removal.


Pesticide Facts

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
  • Significant decrease in mortality rate
  • Reduced percentage of crops consumed by pests
  • Decrease in threats to livestock
  • In addition adhering to all national regulations governing the pest control industry, Advanced Pest Control Systems, Inc. is also required to adhere to state and local laws governing the Cape Girardeau region. Advanced Pest Control Systems, Inc. is recognized as a responsible provider of safe and effective pest control services that are in accord with the highest of the industry’s safety standards.

If you have any questions on whether a pesticide or any pest control method is safe for use on your Cape Girardeau residential or commercial property, please call us.