PD 856 - CHAPTER XVI: VERMIN CONTROL

Biodegradation

A process in which a material is decomposed by microbiological organisms or enzymes.

Biological Control

A pest control method that utilizes predators and natural enemies of pest species to reduce or eliminate pest population.

Chemical Control

A pest control method which utilizes rodenticides, insecticides, larvicides, and pesticides.

Disinfection

Any measure taken to kill the vermin present in land, conveyances, and establishments.

Environmental Sanitation Control

The maintenance of cleanliness of the immediate premises and proper building construction and maintenance so as to prevent access of pests into human dwellings.

Insects

Flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other insects are of public health significance.

Mechanical Control

A pest control method which utilizes mechanical devices.

Naturalistic Control

A pest control method which utilize nature and nature's systems without disturbing the balance of nature.

Pest

Any destructive or unwanted insect or small animals that causes annoyance, nuisance, or transmission of disease.

Pesticides

Any substance or products to control, repel, or mitigate directly or indirectly any pests.

Public Place

Open fields and enclosed areas or public assemblies.

Rodents

Small mammals such as rats, mice, or those that grow incisor teeth are used for gnawing and nibbling.

Rodenticide

Chemical or other preparations used to destroy rats.

Traditional Pesticides

Plant extracts or plant substances that are used to control pests.

Urban Pest Control Applicator

Any individual who uses or supervises the use of pesticides for urban pest control or implementation of a vermin abatement program.

Urban Pest Operator

Establishment or entities engaged in the application of pesticides.

Vector

Any organism that transmits infection by inoculation into, by deposit, or by biological reproduction.

Vermin

A group of insects or animals.