Serious Health Threats Pests Can Bring To Your Home

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.

Ticks

Tick bites can cause some health problems. Some people may experience an allergic reaction from a tick bite. The worse thing is that anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction may occur.