Pests can cause or trigger serious diseases. They are also very destructive, but one of the most dangerous effects is they can make you and your loved ones fall ill. Most people think about pest control when they spot a cockroach or rodent on their property. That’s fine because the earlier you get rid of them, the better. You will avoid all the adverse effects they pose to your health. Not to mention that some pests sting and bite. They are also a huge nuisance once they invade your house. These are some of the health effects pets can have on you and your family.
Vector-Borne Disease
These are diseases that come from infections transmitted by animals to humans like fleas, mosquitos and ticks. Some of the vector-borne diseases include malaria, dengue fever and Lyme disease. These pests carry viruses, protozoa, and bacteria that can be transferred to you and make you ill. The diseases account for a large number of human illnesses and sometimes death each year. When they invade, you have to act fast to avoid such a health crisis.
Pests are not only dangerous for you but pets and any other animal companions in your homestead. Sometimes pets are more vulnerable because they aren’t aware of the risks. The best way to protect everyone from vector-borne disease is to control the pests once you spot them.
Allergies and Asthma
Anyone who has dealt with allergies will tell you they are no fun. Most indoor pests can trigger allergy symptoms and asthma. Especially rodents and insects, and you don’t need physical contact with the pests to suffer allergic reactions. Their mere presence causes many health complications, especially when you have an asthmatic person in the house. Mice leave dander and droppings; if you inhale particles, they trigger related allergies.
Cockroaches are the worst because they have long-term effects. Even after extermination, they can still be problematic; decaying cockroaches produce allergens. They have to be completely cleared out before you can let your guard down. Termites, on the other hand, will cause allergy symptoms by spreading dust in your entire house. Of course, the best way will be to prevent such pests from getting close to your home. But if they somehow get to you, have them removed; otherwise, you will be dealing with allergies all the time.
Infections
Most pests are notorious for carrying germs that cause infections. That’s because they mostly stay in contaminated areas in the house like sewers and pipes. The more they move around your home, the more chances of you getting infected. Rodents carry salmonella, which contaminates food, kitchen surfaces, and cookware. That is why you need tightly sealing containers for food.
The last thing you want is to eat food contaminated by these pesky invaders. Infectious pests in your house will significantly affect your comfort and threaten your health. The indoor environment can be welcoming to these invasive animals, which is why you always have to be alert. There are also microbial pests to consider that are equally infectious and dangerous to your health.
Prevention
Now that you are aware of the health issues that pests present, this is how you can prevent infestations.
- Ensure
you seal all possible entrances into your house. Gaps on the walls, window
frames and doors can give way to pests. You also need to have a regular
cleaning schedule, and you can use bait and traps to control pests on a
small scale. Seal all your foods properly and keep areas around your house
as dry as possible. - There
are also chemicals and pesticides you can use to control an infestation.
Most of them will provide instant and fast results by killing the
invaders. You also need to have exterminators close in case of a severe
infestation. Sometimes you might not be able to prevent, and infestation
and exterminators will be your best way out. Infestation identification is
the first step to eradicating the pests. If you don’t know the kind of
pests you are fighting, it’s hard to get results.
Conclusion
Pets can be a major health crisis if they are not controlled. Of course, prevention is the best way to avoid suffering from these invaders’ unavoidable illnesses. As you can imagine, there are lots of different pests, and all have various health risks. That is why you need a reliable team to help with pest identification. Once you know which kinds of pests have infested your home, it will be easy to develop effective control measures.
