far fewer of them.
As a beekeeper, I am deeply vexed whenever a "pest control" van drives down my street, and that is very often.
Our society spews ludicrous amounts of "--icides" into our environment, and insects take the biggest hit. Just considering the birds that visit my feeders, even among those who generally eat seeds, their chicks need more protein-rich and easier-to-digest food, and that is usually in the form of caterpillars. From the University of Illinois Extension:
"They do this from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. for each of the 16 to 18 days it takes the chicks to fledge. That's a total of 350 to 570 caterpillars every day, depending on how many chicks they have. So, an incredible 6,000 to 9,000 caterpillars are required to make one clutch of chickadees."
Those caterpillars are scarfing up whatever is on the surfaces of whatever leaves they are munching on.
I completely understand your concern. As someone who cares about pollinators and the ecosystem, your frustration is valid. A lot of older pest control practices did rely heavily on broad-spectrum chemicals, and those could absolutely impact beneficial insects like bees and caterpillars.
That said, modern pest control has evolved a lot. Companies like Clarksville Pest Control Pros that offer
pest control Clarksville TN services typically use what’s called Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This approach focuses on targeted treatments instead of blanket spraying. The goal is to control harmful pests while minimizing any impact on beneficial insects, birds, and the surrounding environment.
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