They kill beneficial insects alongside harmful ones, which means that once farmers start using pesticides they often have to keep using them because there are fewer natural predators to help control pest populations. (newscientist.com)
By utilizing innovative mapping technology and accurate property data, agency staff will be empowered to better fulfill their mission to control pest populations. (digmap.com)
Expansion of pest populations into new territories increases the risk that these organisms will escape our control. (scientificamerican.com)