We all know that pests can impact our health, but what is it that causes us to fall ill? What is it about pests that can have an adverse effect on our health? Well, it could be a number of things, some of which EPC will highlight in today’s post.
Disease
Disease is one of the most well-known and common adverse effects of pests on our health. There are many disease-carrying pests in the UK, such as stray rats and mice, flies and cockroaches. All four of these pests can find their way into a property and cause contamination of daily essentials, like food that has been left out.
These pests don’t just pose a risk to humans though, as disease can also spread to your pets, before eventually reaching you and your family. The best possible treatment, in this case, is prevention; something many homeowners currently neglect. With expert advice, however, these pests can be kept at bay, and your home, family and pets, safe and sound.
Disease is a particularly serious issue on farms and other such locations. As crops and farm animals can suffer as a result of disease passed on by pests, it is important to spot the signs quickly, so specialists can contain the problem.
Allergies
Even pests that don’t fall into the above category can pose a serious risk to individuals, specifically those that suffer from an allergy to pest bites or stings. Wasp stings, for example, can cause an acute allergic reaction in some people, which can sometimes be fatal. That is why it is so important to keep an eye on the population of pests that may cause a reaction in your home or garden.
Following on from the example of wasps, if you have a nest in your garden and you or a family member has been previously stung and diagnosed with an allergy, calling in a pest control expert is the best possible course of action. They will be able to remove the nest safely for you and if necessary, conduct follow-up checks and treatments to eliminate the risk as best they can.
In the case of pests like bed bugs though, bites can also cause a reaction, so it is vital to inspect your bedding routinely yourself or call in specialists to carry out a thorough analysis. This will help to significantly diminish the risk of bites and allergic reactions.
These are just two ways pests can impact the health of your family, pets and farm animals. If you suspect you have a pest problem, please get in touch today to enquire about our London-based pest control services, here at www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk.
Alternatively, see our blog for more information on how to spot pests and ways you can prevent an infestation from occurring. As mentioned, prevention is the best cure in such cases.
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