World Pest Day

June 6, Friday

World Pest Control Day is observed annually on June 6 and aims to raise global awareness about the importance of professional pest management. This day highlights the contribution of pest control specialists in protecting human health, food security, and the environment.

Objectives of the day:
– Raising public awareness about the damage pests can cause
– Emphasizing the role of pest controllers and deratizers in preventing disease spread
– Promoting scientific approaches to safe and environmentally sustainable control
– Encouraging global cooperation in pest management

Who are pests:
Pests include various insects, rodents, and other organisms that:
– Transmit infectious diseases (for example, mosquitoes — malaria, ticks — borreliosis)
– Destroy food stocks and crops
– Damage buildings and materials (for example, termites)
– Disrupt hygiene conditions in residential and public places

Pest control tools:
– Biological methods (natural enemies, bacteria)
– Chemical agents (insecticides, rodenticides)
– Physical barriers and traps
– Prevention and sanitary measures
– Modern technologies (sensors, drones, real-time monitoring)

How it is observed:
– Conducting educational seminars and online conferences
– Publishing popular science articles and videos about pests
– Organizing events for schoolchildren and students
– Raising awareness of hygiene and infectious disease prevention
– Recognizing the achievements of professionals in this field

Interesting facts:
– Every year pests destroy up to 20% of the world’s crops
– Over a million people die annually from insect-borne diseases
– Pest control of rats and mice prevents property damage and saves millions of dollars in the economy
– Pest resistance to pesticides requires new scientific approaches

Conclusion:
World Pest Control Day reminds us that preserving human health and food security is impossible without responsible and competent pest population control. This day emphasizes the importance of science, prevention, and international cooperation.

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