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Providing the right conditions for pests to exist
➢ Pests have three basic needs to survive, namely, food,
water and shelter. Water in fact, is not just a food source
but also a harborage cause for some pest species.
➢ It's important to note that the presence of conducive
conditions does not necessarily mean that there is a pest
problem.
➢ Moreover, even if you eliminate these conducive
conditions, it doesn't guarantee that you won't have a pest
problem in the future.
➢ However, by eliminating these conducive conditions, you
can reduce the number of pests in and around your areas,
which can decrease the likelihood of them becoming a
problem in the future.
