Pest Control in the Tropics

This piece of writing became necessary because I discovered that many of my colleagues had challenges on how to practice pest control safely.Yes, they had the theoretical knowledge but the practical working wisdom was lacking; especially to make a living out of it.This deficiency or gap closure was envisaged. Over the years welost many of our colleagues to untimely death due to unsafe handling of pesticides as a result of ignorance.Some were found to be using hankerchiefs or dust mask while carrying out pest disinfestation via the knapsack sprayer. A few used the chemical respirator duly recommended for this kind of service either because of its absence in the workplace or cheer negligence. In this presentation an attempt was made to impart the proper way of doing things in this business of pest management. The need to apply an integrated approach to pest management was recommended. In this field knotty problems do surface and solutions have to be provided; which I have attempted to do justice to in this small book. Client education is key to getting it right and so instructions to the client was covered. Also general information on how to make a living by this business was also  provided. It is hoped that this contribution will reduce the accident rate in the profession and also improve the field performance of pest managers across board. Dear reader in a society like ours where pests and disease vectors constitutes serious hazards to public health,food security,and general welfare of the citizenry, disinfestation and disinfection is very necessary. For the fact that there is dearth of information on proper field operations when we talk of pest and vector control and that many people(both professionals and quacks)have died as a result of lack of proper use of chemicals for the control of pest/vector,this book on field operations became more necessary. I find this book ideal for all pest and vector control service providers,Environmental health professionals,Agricultural officers,students in school of hygiene and other higher institutions that are undergoing studies in Environmental health and entomology,safety students and teachers are also involved.This book will help you to protect your life and that of your client. I also find interesting  the chapters on preparation to make,check-up list before departure for the site,the maintenance of wares,the field operation proper,the post operational report for field evaluation and conclusion of a pest control and fumigation works.This will have a positive impact on pest and vector control field operators. Above all this hand book is a master piece as it will help to promote health and quality pest/vector control services in Nigeria.The author is one of the knowledgeable professionals in Environmental Health practice in Nigeria.