If pests are infesting your Atlanta home, chances are you’re irritated. A Pest infestation is a nuisance that can make your space feel uncomfortable and dirty, but they’re also a huge health hazard.
Monitor Pest Control cares about the well-being of our customers, so it’s important to us to keep you informed. We’re going to discuss a few illnesses that you can contract from insects and rodents lingering too long inside your home.
Asthma and Respiratory Issues
Roach carcasses and droppings release a protein that delivers an allergic reaction that can lead to a severe asthma attack. Even if you’ve never had asthma issues before, there is still a real possibility that this long-term exposure can seriously harm your lungs. The moment you think that there is a pest infestation in your home, it’s critical that you get in contact with a pest control company.
West Nile Virus
We’re coming up on the hottest months of the year, so mosquitos will be rampant. If they’re inside your home, this is a serious hazard that has become more of a concern in recent years with the rise of the West Nile Virus. An infected mosquito carries this virus, and when it bites a human it can potentially be lethal. This is especially true for children, as they are more susceptible to it. It’s important to watch out for standing water and leaks around the outside of your home, or if you have a creek or lake close to your home, you really need a professional to come quarterly for outdoor treatments.
Hantavirus and Leptospirosis
Rodents that carry these two viruses spread it through their urine and waste. The hantavirus is a family of viruses that is most commonly created from rodents. It can lead to respiratory issues, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, hemorrhagic fever, and death. Leptospirosis can cause liver failure, brain swelling, and also death. This can also affect animals, so if you have any dogs, cats or other pets, you have to keep an eye on them for any symptoms, especially if they’re outside a lot.
Waiting is one of the biggest mistakes that you can make in this situation because the longer you wait the riskier it is for you and your family’s health. Please do not try to take care of the infestation problem on your own, because it’s safest for a professional to enter your home to apply the appropriate inspection and treatment.
If you believe you have a pest problem, Monitor Pest Control is here to help. We provide free inspections and have years of experience helping Atlanta homeowners keep their homes safe. Please give us a call at (404) 848-1508 or contact us online to receive your free pest assessment.
