In pest control, what term refers to the act of controlling pest populations?

The term that refers to the act of controlling pest populations is pest mitigation. Pest mitigation encompasses a range of strategies and practices aimed at managing pest populations to minimize their impact on environments, crops, or structures. This implies not merely eliminating pests, but rather implementing methods to reduce their numbers and prevent infestations, thus balancing pest presence with environmental and economic considerations.

While pest eradication denotes the complete elimination of pest populations, which can be impractical or environmentally harmful in many cases, pest identification focuses on recognizing and classifying the pests present. Pest assessment refers to evaluating the level and extent of pest activity to determine control measures needed. Pest mitigation, however, is the broader practice of actively controlling and managing pests to achieve an ideal ecosystem balance.