Hyderabad: Pests adversely affect people and their food or living conditions. There are many types of insects which have been proven to be dangerous to both crops and humans. Some insects are dangerous enough to harm animals, clothing and buildings. Experts from all across the join hands to observe World Pest Day on June 6 every year to make people aware of pest management and its benefits to maintaining the quality of life of people, plants, and trees.
World Pest Day was first observed on June 6, 2017, in Beijing. The Chinese Pest Control Association (CPCA) was leading the day in the year 2017. The day was co-sponsored by the National Pest Management Association, the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers' Association and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations.
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World Pest Day is an essential event, especially in a country like India where diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya are spreading very fast. This Day provides a platform for various organisations to make people aware of diseases caused by insects. Various issues or health concerns caused by insects are as follows:
- Risks of mosquito-borne diseases: Controlling mosquito populations is essential to ensure public health and safety. Mosquitoes spread diseases in many ways.
- Menace caused by Cockroaches: Cockroaches make household life very difficult and cause risks of various health issues.
- Danger from Termites: Termites are a major cause of damage to any property, as they usually live in the soil and eat wood. They are known for damaging wooden properties by hollowing them.
- Risks of rodent-borne disease: Rats are stubborn pests and very difficult to deal with. Not only do rats spread disease and contaminate food, but they also damage your home.
