IFAS Manages over 25 million square meters around the globe across different terrains.
Naturally, this exposure to different terrains and vast landscapes equips us to deal with the different unwanted species that inhabit them. In the most humane and tolerant ways, the IFAS Pest Control division deals with these unwanted species through disposal, relocation, and expulsion.Â
How does IFAS deal with pests and undesired species?
Wild Foxes, Hyenas and Wolves
- Deploying motion-activated and acoustic deterrent systems to limit access to urban, agricultural, and rural areas.
- Utilizing live trapping methods for humane relocation to uninhabited regions.
- Strengthening livestock enclosures with electrified fencing and robust materials to prevent intrusion.
- Securing waste disposal sites and managing food attractants effectively.
- Collaborating with wildlife agencies for population tracking, management, and conservation monitoring.
Desert Gazelles and Arabian Oryx
- Installing wildlife-safe fencing to safeguard crops and properties from grazing.
- Using visual deterrents, such as reflective tape, around farms and gardens to discourage intrusion.
- Partnering with conservation organizations to maintain natural habitats and promote sustainable coexistence.
- Introducing enrichment programs to mitigate accidental conflicts.
- Managing grazing areas by cultivating boundary crops that are less appealing to these species.
Wild Reptiles
- Conducting thorough habitat assessments to identify and mitigate high-risk zones.
- Using non-lethal traps and safe relocation techniques for effective management.
- Modifying landscapes by reducing potential hiding spots such as rock piles, woodpiles, and dense vegetation.
- Sealing entry points and gaps in building foundations to prevent nesting.
- Installing exclusion nets around agricultural zones to deter grazing and habitat encroachment.
- Promoting educational programs to raise awareness about non-poaching practices.
- Using chemical repellents, snake traps, or fencing to secure sensitive areas.
Small Mammals and Burrowing Species
- Applying soil compaction techniques to limit burrowing opportunities.
- Using ultrasonic repellents in frequently infested areas.
- Eliminating attractants by managing food sources, including seeds and vegetation near residences.
- Reinforcing barriers to prevent burrowing and entry around vulnerable locations.
- Using eco-friendly repellents, such as chili-based sprays, to discourage movement near farms.
- Ensuring proper garbage disposal practices to reduce attractants.
- Blocking access to structural gaps and rock crevices near buildings to limit shelter opportunities.
- Installing one-way doors to guide hyraxes away safely without causing harm.
- Protecting ornamental and agricultural vegetation with specialized netting solutions.
- Erecting barriers around sensitive areas to deter entry and nesting.
- Employing humane exclusion methods to direct hedgehogs away from residential zones.
- Monitoring and preserving natural habitats to reduce habitat displacement issues.
Public Health Pests
- Deploying integrated pest management (IPM) systems with bait stations and traps.
- Fortifying buildings by sealing structural entry points using rodent-proof materials.
- Implementing strict sanitation and waste disposal routines to minimize food sources.
- Applying gel baits and insect growth regulators (IGRs) in areas of infestation.
- Regularly inspecting premises to address water and food sources that sustain cockroach populations.
- Sealing cracks and crevices to eliminate potential harborages.
- Applying pre-construction soil treatments with termiticides to prevent infestations.
- Installing monitoring and bait systems around existing structures for ongoing protection.
- Conducting structural fumigation in severe infestation cases to ensure complete eradication.
- Identifying species to customize control strategies effectively.
- Using non-repellent insecticides to target and eliminate entire colonies.
- Maintaining strict sanitation and securing food storage to reduce attraction.