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Health problems are not only genetic but they also can be caused by many rodents in your home. Health problems caused by roaches can cause harm to the body. Here some issues that Pest Control Pros have found that will cause harm to your health if you have roaches in your home or business.
Everyone is aware of this insect. The insect with reddish brown appearance and the looks are quite ugly and dirty. This insect has been haunting many people and especially it is known to be the scariest thing for the girls. Yes, we are talking about the roaches.
The roaches are dirty and ugly and they are the pests in our houses. It is really important to eradicate them from the house otherwise, it may cause some problems. It is really difficult to eliminate this insect from the house as it is small and can hide under the bed and other furniture in the house.
Here is a tweet from Pest World a great resource for pest prevention.
A cockroach can live almost a month without food and about two weeks without water. #funfact
— NPMA (@PestWorld) February 25, 2017
Did you know pests may hitch rides inside your home via cardboard boxes and deliveries? Cockroaches love a good grocery delivery! #dyk
— NPMA (@PestWorld) February 18, 2017
The roaches are known to spread many diseases. Here is a article from the National Center for Healthy Housing regarding what other health problems cockroaches can cause.
In this article, Pest Control Pros will cover the health problems caused by the roaches:
1: Contamination of food:
The roaches can be found in every dirty and filthy place. One can find them in the dirty main holes as well as the washrooms. It seems that this insect loves the filth. Hence, it carries many germs and contaminating factors. So it can contaminate food once it reaches the kitchen of your house. Try to eradicate it from your house before it reaches your kitchen and spread germs in the food.
2: Filthy bites:
Although this case is rare but the roaches shouldn’t be taken as granted. There are some species of roaches which are known to bite. Although the bite is not too painful, but it can cause infections and wounds. Hence, they should be completely removed from the house to avoid any worse condition. They can bite the soft parts like your feet or the nails of your hands or fingers. There are some home remedies which you can do to cure these bites.
3: Food poisoning bacteria:
The food poisoning is caused by the bacteria called E.coli. The bacteria contaminate the food and cause this disease. Roaches are known to carry this bacteria hence causing food poisoning. Food poisoning is a disease in which your stomach is not able to digest food and you get vomiting and loose motions.
4: Polio:
Polio is a deadly disease and now proper vaccinations are available for it. In this disease, the person can’t walk or stand due to the deformation of bones or weakening of the muscles. Polio is basically the name of virus which causes this disease. The roaches also carry this virus hence they can cause this disease too.
5: Allergies:
Allergies are also caused by allergens which trigger the reaction in our body in the form of allergies. Roaches are known to carry many allergens hence causing many allergies. The saliva and shells of the roaches carry allergens which can cause allergic conditions like sneezing, watery eyes, and rashes.
6: Asthma:
Name a disease and roaches are there to spread it. Roaches are the worst thing in the house of the asthma patients. The roaches increase the number of asthma attacks hence making attacks more dangerous and life threatening. It is also reported that people who are not having asthma develop this allergy due to the allergens spread by the roaches.
So contact us today to avoid any health problems to you or your family. Call (916) 378-5102
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Termites can destroy the wood of your home if you do not get it treated correctly. Here is a article from https://www.bobvila.com regarding some do it yourself steps to remove termites. Here is the source of the article: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/termite-infestation
The advent of spring is generally welcome, but warmer temperatures also bring out unwanted pests, namely termites. Often, termite infestation shows up in the weeks following winter, when those destructive chewers begin swarming and forming new colonies.
Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year, an expense not typically covered under homeowners’ insurance policies, according to The National Pest Management Association. Indeed, damage from termites is five times more likely than damage from fire.
“Now is the perfect time of year to remind homeowners to take the necessary steps to protect their greatest investment from costly damage. Because termites aren’t often detected until it’s too late, we advise consumers to arrange for termite protection from a qualified pest professional.”
Subterranean Termites. Photo: backyardbio.dreamhosters.com
The first step in preventing termite infestation is recognizing the problem. Because termites work from the inside out, you may not see a sign of infestation until the damage has been done.
There are numerous species of termites in the U.S. Subterranean termites live underground or in moist, secluded areas above ground, as many as two million to a colony. Each measuring up to one inch in length, these cream-colored termites travel along distinctive “mud tubes” through foundation cracks and expansion joints, along plumbing and electrical penetrations, behind veneer and anywhere wood meets the ground.
Damp wood termites infest wood with high moisture content. Cone head termites, also known as “tree termites,” are an invasive species native to the Caribbean. Dry wood termites infest dry wood and do not require contact with the soil.
Termite Baits. Photo: nachi.org
Once a termite infestation is present, professional help is necessary, and treatment is determined by the severity of the problem. The two major methods of elimination are termite baits and liquid termite treatments.
Termite baits are placed around the home and gradually eliminate the population as workers carry the pesticides back to the colony. Liquid treatments are sprayed around the home to kill and repel any termites coming into contact with the chemicals.
Another treatment option is borate. Typically used in new construction, borate is applied directly to the wood of the house as a coating.
Some treatment options work on specific species in specific geographical areas. For instance, fumigation, electrocution, and liquid nitrogen have been effective in controlling drywood termites, common in Southern states. Heating and microwave treatments are used elsewhere.
Because termite damage can go undetected, the NPMA and Terminex also recommend an annual termite inspection by a licensed professional.
Terminex offers the following prevention tips:
• Carefully inspect the perimeter of the home for mud tubes and rotting wood.
• Make sure gutters and downspouts are unclogged and actively divert water away from your home’s foundation.
• Repair fascia, soffits, and rotted roof shingles.
• Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well-ventilated and dry.
• Maintain a one-inch gap between soil and wood portions of the home.
• Any wood in direct contact with the soil and your structure is vulnerable to termites. Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and before bringing it indoors, check the wood for pests.
So contact us today to have your termites removed from your home or business. Call (916) 378-5102
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