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Start with food access and entry points before choosing labelled products.

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Done when

Food sources are addressed and any products are used according to their labels.

Start with food access and entry points before choosing labelled products.

Who this is for

Do not mix products, increase doses or use outdoor-only products indoors.

Why this matters

Identifying the source helps target the pest problem.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Record the pest or signs safely and ask for identification if unsure.
  2. Address relevant food, waste and water access without handling dangerous animals or nests.
  3. If products are needed, follow location-specific labels and child/pet precautions.

Evidence and references

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    Do’s and Don’ts of Pest Control(Opens in a new tab)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRemove food/water access, identify pests and follow approved product labels; no pesticide recipe or US registration rule is applied locally. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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