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The world of pest control is undergoing a radical transformation. What was once limited to the widespread application of chemicals has now become a high-tech, sustainable, and precision-driven industry. This global market is estimated to be worth nearly $29 billion, driven by climate change, rapid urbanization, and increasingly strict environmental regulations. Below are the major trends, methodologies, and challenges that define pest control worldwide.1. The Modern Approach: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Today, the dominant strategy worldwide is not aggressive eradication, but IPM (Integrated Pest Management). This approach seeks to prevent and control pests by combining multiple tools to minimize environmental impact and health risks. Assessment and monitoring: Identify the exact pest before taking action. Cultural practices: Modify the environment (such as improving waste management or building design) to make it unattractive to vectors. Mechanical and physical control: Use of barriers, capture traps, and sealing off entry points. Selective chemical control: Traditional pesticides are used only as a last resort and in a highly localized manner. 2. Technological Revolution: AI and IoT Digitalization has transformed the service sector. The largest global companies (such as Rentokil, Terminix, or Ecolab) no longer simply send technicians with sprayers, but rather