Public health is a complex area and the governments need to focus carefully to deliver the best to its citizens. A government needs to focus on the fundamentals of control and prevention of diseases. In such a way, it can make sustainable and significant improvements in the quality and life expectancy of people.

Singapore -- (SBWire) -- 03/03/2014 --Contaminated food, contaminated drinking water, contact with animals, person to person contact, etc are the major reasons behind the spread of infectious diseases. Singapore pest control aims to prevent the spread of disease, which is caused by animal vectors. However, it is also helpful for preventing food and water contamination by pests.

Pest Control in Singapore

Singapore pest control aims to destroy pests such as mosquitoes, rats, cockroaches, housefly, etc. Mosquitoes spread diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. Hepatitis E, cryptosporidiosis, leptospirosis, etc are caused by rats. Cockroaches are responsible for the spread of various food poisons like faecal allergens, E coli, etc. Besides food poisons, house flies spread typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.

Pests are the carriers of viruses and diseases. The risk of diseases cannot be reduced without proper pest control. Pests are not only hazardous to the people but it is also costly to recover from it. For example, Aedes mosquitoes spread dengue fever. These mosquitoes breed in still water. They have the potential to develop fatal dengue hemorrhagic fever. They also cause shock syndrome as well. A proper pest control service is essential for avoiding all these problems.

Most Singaporeans believe that pest control is limited to a piece of mosquito coil or a spray of Baygon. This may be useful for controlling occasional unsuspecting pests. However, over use of Baygon may lead to serious health problems. Inhaling of such pesticides can also cause serious health problems such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease in the long run. Release of these types of pesticides also destroys environment and its ozone layer. An efficient and professional pest control company is equipped with deep knowledge and skills destroy a variety of pests without disturbing environment. They are also experienced in using the correct amount of pesticides.

Professional Pest Control Services

A professional pest control company in Singapore must be able to provide various services, such as:

* Mosquito control
* Rodent (Mice, rat, and squirrel) control
* Fly control,
* Cockroach control
* Ant control
* Dry wood termite control
* Mite control
* Tick control
* Flea control
* Bedbug control
* Bird control
* Snake control
* Wood borer control
* Book lice control
* Bee and wasp control
* Vertebrate pests control
* Wee control
* Horticulture pest control, etc.

If a house or office is infested with pests, finding the right method is the key to the best pest control. Just like other living creatures, pests also need food, water and shelter to survive. Therefore, an effective pest control also includes the removal of these important items as well.

Inspection of pest infested premises is inevitable for solving pest problem effectively. This is essential for finding out the type of pest, probable cause, severity, infestation sites, extent of infestation, etc. On the basis of these findings, a pest control company can select an ideal method for controlling pest. They can be controlled by adopting a number of methods. However, it is decided on the basis of type of pest and its severity. Pest can be monitored by using some tools such as pheromone or sticky traps, trapping devices, etc.

Chemical extermination and green alternatives are the two major methods for controlling pests. Chemical pest control is associated with lots of serious health problems. So, green alternative is the safest way to control pest.

Methods to Prevent Pest Infestation

Daily inspection is essential for preventing pests from entering in a home or office. Breeding of mosquitoes can be prevented by fixing of leaky plumbing. Regular removal of garbage is the other important measure for preventing pest infestation. Food scraps should also be removed on time.

Pets may create lots of problem if their food and water is not disposed on time. Pests can feed on any type of food. So, regular cleaning is highly essential.

Closing the entryways and hiding places of pests is the other important method for preventing infestation of pests. When the hiding place is sealed, pests will suffocate to death due to lack of oxygen. Cleanliness is highly important for keeping a home pest free.

Singapore Pest Control
Shun Li Industrial Park
Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, Singapore 417943
Phone: 6844 3044

http://www.pestcontrolsg.com