Pest control is the management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities. The goal of pest control is to reduce the negative impact of pests to a tolerable level.
The most common methods of pest control include the use of pesticides, traps, and physical barriers. Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or repel pests. Traps are used to capture pests, and physical barriers are used to prevent pests from entering an area.