What does pest suppression aim to achieve?

Pest suppression focuses on reducing pest populations to a level that minimizes their impact on health, ecosystems, and economic activities, specifically below an economic injury threshold. This approach recognizes that complete eradication of all pests is often impractical and can disrupt ecological balance. Instead, by aim to lower pest populations, pest control efforts seek to manage pests efficiently while avoiding unnecessary harm to non-target species and the environment.

Achieving pest suppression allows for sustainable management practices that maintain the integrity of the ecosystem and prevent financial losses in agriculture and other sectors. This balance ensures that the presence of pests does not result in significant damage or economic loss, providing a more pragmatic and environmentally sound approach to pest management than striving for total eradication.