Pesticides are a type of chemicals that kills pest. Insects are one of the major pests. Pesticides also kills bacteria, fungi, rats and weeds. Types o f pesticides are insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and rodentcides. Selected pesticides are toxic only to the target pest, however it only last long enough to control the taarget pest. Pesticide storage and disposal can be very hazardous to human health and the enviorment.

Identify the pest or disease that you want to get rid of. Plant problems are not caused by insects and are related to hot tempature. It can be damage cause by lawn mowers, water loging and drought. You can call Master Gardener Program (on Oahu) call 453-6055.