Why is pest control an important option for a public health risk or concern? They are called “pests” for a reason. Many people get chills just thinking about bed bugs, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. And still, one misconception is that clean homes keep pests like cockroaches, mice, or rats away. It does, but we still produce waste in our homes, a food source for many insects and rodents. Nobody wants to spend all day cleaning and hear rodents scratching all night! Do not think that you are safe because you can’t see more insects! We are the safest and most cost-effective pest control service in Oklahoma City.
The mosquito is a dangerous carrier of diseases including the West Nile virus, Zika virus, yellow fever, and malaria to name a few. By far the most dangerous insect in the animal world. Mosquitoes kill more people each year than snakes, sharks, and human beings.
Ticks carry diseases such as the Rocky Mountains spotted fever, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. They require twenty-four to forty-eight hours of feeding before successfully transmitting a disease. If removed within the first twenty-four hours infections are unlikely
Bed bug bites leave behind itchy, red bumps and increase one’s risk of secondary infection from scratching too much. However, 20% percent of Americans have had a bed bug infestation in their home, a hotel, or know someone who has experienced an infestation.
Termites are the “silent demolition crew” who are very good at their job! Their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and wallpaper undetected makes them a formidable enemy. Termites cause over $5 Billion in property damage yearly, and most insurance companies do not cover that in homeowners’ policies.
Rodents contaminate or consume nearly 20 percent of the world’s food supply. They have started fires across the country by chewing wires or spilling flammable liquids. Thirty-seven percent of homeowners have seen a rodent in their homes this past year. Rats transmit diseases including plague, Salmonella, Rat-bite fever, and Leptospirosis.
Cockroaches are known to spread 33 kinds of bacteria! E. coli, Salmonella, and six types of parasitic worms. They spread seven kinds of human pathogens. Their saliva, droppings, and decomposing bodies trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, especially in children.
Stinging insects such as bees, wasps, and hornets send over half a million people to an emergency room every year. Many people are allergic to those stings, and more than two million in the US alone. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, at least 50 people die each year from stings insects inflict upon people.
Fleas typically live on animals, but they do jump off when they find a nice warm carpet in your home. They can spread disease like many other insects, and fleas not only bite but feed off of the blood of their host. They can survive in different climates, but prefer warm and humid areas to live. Fleas are often seen in bedding and furniture and mistaken for bed bugs.
Flies can transmit diseases to humans, including cholera, dysentery, and typhoid fever, to name a few. They contaminate food products and spread poisons to food like Salmonella and E. coli. Summertime can bring swarms of flies to your home if you are unprepared for them.
Spiders in your home are a natural occurrence, and House spiders are prevalent but not very welcome in the home. Seeing spiders is expected, and outdoor spiders are very good at helping eliminate cockroaches, ticks, and fleas. The Brown Recluse and Black Widow are what most think of when it comes to spiders.
These microscopic creatures live in nearly every home. You can’t see them; they are dispersed into the air when making a bed or shaking out bed sheets. Considered a pest by many, they serve an essential role in the home. For example, dust mites feed on dead skin cells and other debris left by humans, and people can develop allergies due to dust mites.
Generally not thought of when it comes to pests, moths can damage clothing, cotton, fur, and silk. In particular, clothes hanging in closets are the perfect feeding ground for moths. They are attracted to light and frequent gardens, flowerbeds, and shrubs. While inside, as mentioned above, you will find them in closets, pantries, and cabinets.
To begin with, you can find the information you need to know through personal research. There are ways to create a safer environment in and around your home. And we’ve listed some of this helpful information here for you to read for your benefit. For this reason, we are revealing some common risks to keep you informed. Furthermore, the amount of information on the web is astonishing! For more information about Oklahoma City pest control services and information, you can click on our resource links below.
There can be enormous risks for you, your children, and your pets to be exposed to diseases that pests carry into your home. However, the physical damage caused by these invaders to family homes and structures is shocking in relation to cost!
Unlike damage, the diseases can lead to long-term illness, symptoms of asthma, and life-threatening illness. We find diseases like plague, Salmonella, hepatitis, and West Nile virus. Several different bacteria are transferred and transported by many insects or animals that infiltrate the home.
The EPA issued the latest list of significant public health importance-related information regarding categories of pests. There are several different sources on the internet but beware of the private sites trying to “fear” you into something you may not need.
We hope to raise awareness of the importance of pest control and public health concerns to the public. Not just the overall danger but pest-borne diseases have increased over the years. Because of this, our job is not simply to rid your home of an invasive species but to help stop the further spreading of harm due to public health issues. One of the unseen things behind the scenes is protecting schools, healthcare offices and hospitals, shopping centers, nursing homes, and so much more.
Cleaning a home inside and out sometimes is not enough. Moreover, make sure that lids are on trash cans and moved away from the house, even if just a few feet, can make a huge difference, keep trees and shrubs near your home pruned. Not every pest goes through your waste outside, and they are looking for shelter. Food and water are the main attraction for all insects and animals, and when taken away, they move on or out of your home.
While we’ve only mentioned a few more common threats, there are many more. Dust mites, fleas, and flies are all still a yearly problem in Oklahoma. There are thousands of species of insects and animals. Fleas can serve as intermediate hosts to tapeworms that occasionally infest humans. They carry murine typhus and the bubonic plague. Subsequently, they are still a significant concern in the southwest and western states. Flies are classified as “biting” or “nonbiting” to categorize the different species. Most homes incur the swarm of houseflies which are nonbiting but a nuisance.
First, the fear of spiders is still in the top ten list of fears shared by many living in the US. Having spiders in your home is to be expected, and the myth that all spiders are evil is just that, a myth. In addition, known to kill disease-carrying insects, spiders act as tiny exterminators and appear inside and outside the home. However, spiders are not welcome in all homes due to fear. In all honesty, spiders offer a significant advantage outside for controlling insects and pests and preventing damage to plants, landscaping, and trees.
Believe it or not, spiders do not hunt humans and do not eat the food we eat, and they eat insects and other pests that can and do cause damage to our homes. Generally speaking, you will see different species of house spiders that are not dangerous.
However, black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders do have the ability to pierce the skin when they bite and inject venom. These bites cause different human reactions and are rarely fatal when treated appropriately. In the case of the Brown Recluse spider, the added danger is the possibility of skin necrosis at the site of the bite. These spider bits include pain in the bite area, possible fever, and nausea.
Biting flies like the horsefly and deerfly are given their names respectfully by the animals they frequent. Sand flies are also biting flies; many find out while on vacation or participating in recreational activities. Flies are not particular about their food source. It is essential to know they also lay eggs in the same areas they frequent, like garbage cans, animal manure, spilled food or animal feed, and soil contaminated by organic matter.
A female fly will lay 500 to 600 eggs in her lifetime, and those eggs in favorable conditions start hatching in 24 hours or less. Homeowners spend hundreds of dollars on pesticides and treatments from hardware stores for a temporary fix. Calling a professional exterminator first would be wise, and you may find out the prices are more affordable than you thought.
As many call them, they equally important are stored products or “pantry” pests. Several moths, beetles, and mites can infest processed foods and whole-grain products. Furthermore, signs of small beetles on countertops or moths flying inside your home could indicate a problem. Open bags of bird seed or dog food in pantries can be a good food source. At the same time, seeing adult moths resting on your living room or kitchen walls should require closer examination. Generally speaking, the kitchen is the biggest draw to these types of pests. However, their favorite locations are basements, attics, closets, and warm dark areas.
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