The Chemical Pest Control Methods includes the application of various type of insecticides such as Contact insecticide, Residual insecticide, Volatile insecticide and others insecticides. The criteria for selecting an insecticide are way of entry into the insect body, Respiration, Ingestion and Direct contact. There are various commercial insecticide formulations available in the market like Dustable powders (DP), Emulsifiable concentrates (EC), Flowable concentrates (SC), Wettable powders (WP),
Hot fogging concentrates (HN) or FOG formulations, ULV formulations and Aerosoles / Evaporation strips. Before using the pesticides, it is advised to use the information available on insecticides from
Technical data sheet, Manufacturers instructions and Registration document.
One should be careful in selecting the appropriate pesticides for killing the pests. The basic criteria for choosing the right insecticide are Insect species (sensitivity, resistance), Climatic conditions, availability and price Product registration, and Method of storage (surface or air treatment). The application techniques for using these chemical pesticides are surface treatment (floor, walls) and Spraying. The surface has to be clean before applying the pesticides. The spraying can be done in many ways like by using a Hand-held mechanical pump, Manually operated knapsack sprayer, Mobile pump sprayer and Motor driven knapsack sprayer.
Prior to the treatment one should check the proper concentration of mixture, the right nozzle, and personal safety equipment. One needs to calculate the insecticide quantity precisely and should avoid left-overs. Fogging is commonly used way of applying the chemical pest control measures. It is used in the treatment of room areas against flying insects like moths, however it is not effective against hidden insect stages such as larvae, eggs, and pupae. The dusting involves the treatment of cracks and crevices with dusters comprising of insecticidal or Inert Dust Formulations. The safety Precautions and Cleaning-up needs precise knowledge on active ingredients and formulations, Safe storage, well educated applicators, and Proper handling and application.
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