Pest control
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Pest control is the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest; such as any animal, plant or fungus that impacts adversely on human activities or environment. The human response depends o
An agricultural aircraft applies low-insecticide bait against western corn rootworm.
Bronze cat, Ancient Egypt (664–525 BC)
Biological pest control: parasitoid wasp (Cotesia congregata) adult with pupal cocoons on its host, a tobacco hornworm Manduca sexta (green background)
Cultivation by ploughing exposes insect pests to predators such as black-headed gulls.
Vermin
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Vermin are pests or nuisance animals that spread diseases and destroy crops, livestock, and property. Since the term is defined in relation to human activities, which species are included vary by regi
A wild rabbit – considered a pest by many, due to its destruction of farm crops