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Pest control industry and vector control activities in Taiwan
1Bureau of Environmental Sanitation and Toxic Substances Control, Environmental Protection Administration, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi = the Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Taiwan
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Entomology
- Public Health
Background:
- In 1993, Taiwan had 117 private pest control companies serving diverse pest management needs.
- Pest control services included mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, rodents, termites, and houseflies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the landscape of private pest control operations in Taiwan in 1993.
- To identify the types of pesticides used and regulatory oversight in the industry.
Main Methods:
- Data collected on the number of pest control companies, technical managers, and technicians.
- Information gathered on pest targets, chemical agents utilized, and regulatory responsibilities.
Main Results:
- Pyrethroids and organophosphates were the primary chemical agents used.
- Insect growth regulators and microbial agents were not employed by private operators.
- The Environmental Protection Administration managed operator training and pesticide regulations.
Conclusions:
- Private pest control in Taiwan primarily relied on conventional insecticides in 1993.
- The government played a key role in regulating the industry and promoting community pest control.