Within pest management, which control type includes improving sanitation and structural modifications?

Cultural control is a method that focuses on altering practices to minimize pest infestations and promote healthier environments. This approach includes improving sanitation measures, such as proper waste disposal and maintaining clean surfaces, which reduce the availability of food and breeding sites for pests. Additionally, cultural control encompasses structural modifications. This can involve sealing entry points, repairing leaks, and making changes to the landscape to deter pests from accessing a building or location.

The goal of cultural control is to create an environment that is less conducive to pest establishment and growth, thereby preventing pest problems before they occur. This approach is preventive rather than reactive, reducing reliance on other control methods, such as chemical treatments.