What Do They Know? Comparing Public Knowledge and Opinions about Rodent Management to the Expectations of Pest Controllers.

ABSTRACT: Integrated pest management (IPM) involves the control of pests, such as rodents, based on preventive measures and reduced use of chemical control. In view of the number of reported rodent infestations, it appears unlikely that the public has much knowledge about rodents. The objectives of this study were (i) to assess the knowledge and opinions of the public regarding prevention and control of rodent nuisance, and (ii) to assess whether pest controllers have an accurate idea of the knowledge and opinions of the public. The sample contained a total of 314 members of the public and 86 people working in the pest control sector. Responding members of the general public were asked about their knowledge and opinions about IPM in a questionnaire, whereas people working in the pest control sector

SUBMITTER: Burt SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8698193 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature