Pest control refers to the management or regulation of pests, which are organisms that are considered detrimental to human activities, health, the environment, or economy. Pests can include cockroaches, bedbugs, mosquitos, fleas, flies, ants, termites, rodents and various other organisms that can cause harm or nuisance. Effective pest control is important in various sectors such as public health to prevent damage to property, and the spread of diseases.