Are Cockroaches Dangerous?
- 4 days ago
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Hey, neighbor! It’s Sean with LOCAL Bug Guy.
Cockroaches are gross. Spiders and ants are bad enough, but finding a cockroach in your home can give you the willies. Sure, they’re tough to look at, but you’re probably wondering, “Are they dangerous? How are cockroaches harmful to me and my family?”
Let me explain. Cockroaches are more than just nasty little buggers. They can carry diseases and trigger allergies.
If you’d like to let pest control professionals handle your cockroaches, contact us at LOCAL Bug Guy. We’ve been getting rid of cockroaches across the Temecula, California, and Spanish Fork, Utah areas for years. Let us give you a free quote! We’ll give you straight answers on how much it’ll cost to get rid of cockroaches for good.
How dangerous are cockroaches?
Cockroaches probably aren’t going to kill you. They don’t bite or sting, so they don’t hurt. But they can carry harmful diseases and bacteria that can make your life miserable. And their debris, like feces and saliva and body parts, can contribute to asthma attacks and allergic reactions for some people.
Diseases and bacteria
Cockroaches are the suspected carriers of some of these diseases. According to the World Health Organization, cockroaches aren’t the primary carriers of these diseases, but they contribute to the spread of them.
E. coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus
Campylobacteriosis
Cholera
Dysentery
Gastroenteritis
Giardia
Leprosy
Listeriosis
Salmonellosis
Typhoid Fever
Yeah. Not great. Thankfully, a lot of these diseases are treatable. But it’s as they say: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You’re better off keeping cockroaches away than picking up the pieces of the damage they cause.
Asthma and allergies
Asthma is growing at an alarming rate, and children usually spend more time indoors than adults do. This means that children are especially vulnerable to allergies caused by cockroaches. And if you have kids who suffer from asthma, treating for cockroaches is a must.
Some people also are allergic to cockroach antigen–the proteins found in cockroach debris. You can tell if you’re allergic to cockroach antigen with a certified test from a doctor, or if you find yourself having allergic reactions in old buildings, including sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose. Older, more run-down buildings are more likely to have cockroach antigen than newer, cleaner buildings.
What you can do
Keep your space clean
Cockroaches are attracted to areas like kitchens and bathrooms because they can find sugar and moisture there. Keep your spaces tidy and free of messes! Make sure food is stored properly and sealed well! Tighten leaks and wipe up spills! Keeping your area clean will make it less enticing for cockroaches.
Treat for cockroaches
Treat your home with an anti-cockroach perimeter spray at least once per season. You can get most store bought sprays at a reasonable price, but you’ll pay more with your time and energy. Keep that bug barrier consistent so any cockroaches trying to sneak into your house won’t have the chance.
Hire a professional
Trust a company like LOCAL Bug Guy to handle your cockroaches. Treating for cockroaches yourself with store bought products can do the trick, but an experienced professional will know what signs to look for, the best means to prevent infestations, and the fastest ways to handle current infestations so your home gets back to feeling like a safe, clean place.
If you’re ready for a trustworthy, fast, reliable company to handle your cockroaches, contact us at LOCAL Bug Guy! We’d love to make cockroaches a thing of the past at your house. Contact us for a free quote and we’ll let you know how much it will cost based on property size and infestation level.
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