Local Pesticides are used for the elimination of pests, from homes, businesses, local farms, and anywhere else that pests can inhabit. Pesticides are defined as any type of mixture of substances that are made for eliminating, repelling, destroying, and the prevention of any pest. The pests that are to be destroyed can be insects, birds, fish, weeds, and plant pathogens to name a few. In order to keep these pests under control the use of local pesticides has been known to work to eliminate and control the problem. There are regulations to follow in order to use local pesticides and the Government Agency has to approve the pesticide to be used or sold. In the United States the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conduct costly studies of the local pesticides to makes sure that it is safe for the environment and public. Some local pesticides are too hazardous to use and is restricted for use. Local pesticides are commonly used by farmers to help protect their crops from hazardous pests like birds, rodents, and insects and many other pests included. Farmers can lose a great amount of their crops from pests, so this is important for the longevity and protection of their farms and crops. Local pesticides are also used in homes to get rid of insects, mice, birds, and countless other pests that can invade our homes. There are different types of pesticides used such as Pesticides are used for the control of rodents. Avicides are used for the control of birds. Bactericides are used for the control of bacteria to name a few of the pesticides that are used.