Most homeowners today have encountered pest infestation. A pest infestation can be any homeowner’s nightmare. Pests do a lot more damage than scribbling urine and chewing some cables. In some cases, pests can also cause serious health problems. That said, here are some house pests that can impact your well-being adversely.
Mice
Mice are a common pest in rural areas. As much as they might be busy going around their business in dark spaces, these creatures can be your worst enemy when it comes to health risks. Like most pests, mice scour every part of your home in search of food and water. These movements, therefore, are the leading cause of contamination. Even if they might not get into your food, they could end up contaminating the entire kitchen area. Mice are also careers of several diseases such as salmonella, which could have a severe effect on humans.
Roaches
Roaches are among the most disgusting pests. Besides their offensive looks, they could also be your worst enemy. Roaches thrive in contaminated environments, but they have to come to your house for warmth. As the scour through your countertops, they end up contaminating the surfaces leaving behind a series of bacteria and pathogens, all of which can hurt your health.
Bed Bugs
The last thing you should wish to experience is a bed bug. Though bug bites are not the most painful out there, they will leave you with all manner of rashes, scars, and lesions. The worst part about bedbugs is that they are tough to fight. There mere thought of having to share your bed with bed bugs can be disturbing. As homeowners battle to get rid of them, they also place themselves at risk of the harsh effects of chemicals used for their extermination.
Fleas
Fleas are tiny blood drinkers that attach themselves to any living thing, including people. Their bites often result in allergic reactions to some people, and severe anaphylaxis to some. Their small size also makes them easily ingestable. And the result of ingesting a flea is by far more dangerous than having a tapeworm.
Are you dealing with any form of pest infestation?