Pests aren't only
irritating, but they can bring serious health threats too. Before these pesky
creatures could harm you and your family, you have to learn about the possible
dangers from these types of infestations. Even small cockroaches in your house can bring a lot of trouble. Here is
a comprehensive overview of the health risks that specific pests can bring.
Cockroaches
If you or your kids have asthma,
severe sensitivities to cockroach allergens can increase the severity of their
case. This is according to the reports of the National Institute ofEnvironmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) indicating one out of five children in
the United States are affected. Cockroaches can also transmit bacteria such as
E coli and salmonella on their bodies, which can infect food, cooking equipment
and food surfaces.
Fleas
If you do not know what does fleas look like, they are
thin and flat, allowing for easy movement through an animal’s fur. They are usually
2.5 mm long and are dark in color, ranging from brown to reddish brown.
They feed on the blood of any
warm-blooded body so basically, aside from your pets at home, they perceive you
as an excellent victim too. Once they bite, you’ll get itchy, unsightly marks
as well as severe allergic reactions.
Ants
You may be used to seeing
ants in different areas of your home. They are social insects. But before you
find them cute, be aware that they are actually potential for food contamination.
If you have observed ant infestation, be sure to take action to solve the
problem and talk to a licensed pestcontrol company in Florida that can help you get rid of these ants.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are not just nuisances
in the summer, but a major health threat too. Mosquitoes spread human
disease-causing pathogens, like Murray Valley encephalitis, Ross River and
Barmah Forest viruses. Their bites can result to itchy welts, and the bites of
some species are really painful.
Rodents
Rodents have the skill to
enter your homes through almost any opening or crack.
Rodent droppings usually
cause allergic reactions. They can also bring serious diseases and that
includes the potentially deadly Hantavirus. They also carry bacteria like salmonella.
They can pollute food sources, kitchen surfaces and equipment.
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