The application of harsh pesticides and disinfectant agents is common and needed to control scabies.

The application of harsh pesticides and disinfectant agents is not commonly needed to control scabies, making the assertion false. Scabies is typically treated with topical scabicides, which are specifically designed to eliminate the mites causing the infestation without the harshness associated with general pesticides. Treatments like permethrin cream or oral ivermectin are effective and generally recommended for managing scabies infestations.

Moreover, scabies is primarily a skin condition that spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact rather than through contaminated surfaces, meaning that extensive disinfection of the environment is not usually necessary. Mild cleaning and personal hygiene practices are usually sufficient for preventing further spread.

This approach emphasizes the importance of targeted treatment over the use of harsh chemicals, aligning with safe health practices and minimizing potential harm to individuals and the environment.