The answer to 'types of pest control' is that there are several common methods used to manage and eliminate pests in and around the home. These include chemical treatments, physical/mechanical controls, biological controls, and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches.
Chemical treatments involve the use of pesticides and insecticides to kill or repel pests. Physical/mechanical controls include traps, barriers, and exclusion methods to prevent pests from entering the home. Biological controls use natural predators or pathogens to control pest populations. IPM is a comprehensive approach that combines multiple control methods to provide effective, long-term pest management.