Pest Control Knowledge Areas

AdvancePestX structures pest control information into distinct knowledge areas based on environment, risk context, and pest management relevance.
Each section below groups pests according to where they occur and how they interact with human activity, following applied entomology, agronomy, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles.

The main pest control knowledge areas include:

• Urban & Structural Pests
  Household and building-related pests affecting indoor and urban environments, including insects and commensal rodents.

• Agricultural & Garden Pests
  Pests impacting crops, gardens, and ornamental plants, with emphasis on pest biology, damage mechanisms, and environmentally responsible control.

• Stored Product Pests
  Pests associated with stored foods, raw materials, and storage facilities, focusing on food safety, contamination risks, and regulatory-compliant management.

• Wood-Destroying Pests
  Pests that damage wooden structures and materials, including termites and wood-boring insects, with attention to early detection and long-term protection.

• Wildlife & Vertebrate Pests
  Non-domestic vertebrate pests creating risks in urban and peri-urban settings, addressed through legal, humane, and preventive management approaches.

• IPM, Prevention & Public Health
  Foundational concepts covering Integrated Pest Management, pest ecology, seasonality, disinfection, and the relationship between pest control, public health, and environmental safety.

Select a knowledge area below to explore in-depth, species-focused guides on identification, risk assessment, prevention, and responsible control strategies.