Hello World! Welcome Friends! Cockroaches are one of the oldest species on the planet. They are estimated to be at least 200 million years old, meaning they were on the planet long before most other forms of life. They have an uncanny ability to survive but that doesn’t make them any more appealing.
Cockroaches are associated with bad smells and are seen as dirty creatures. This is largely because they spend their nights rummaging through rubbish for food. They can easily pick up bacteria and carry it on their feet and body to different places, including your home.
That’s why, if you see any at home or work, you should contact your local pest control experts and have the issue dealt with as quickly as possible.
The Dangers Associated With Cockroaches
Cockroaches don’t generally pass disease to you directly. Instead, they cross-contaminate surfaces and you’ll pick up the disease indirectly. This is because they carry bacteria on their body and they walk over many different surfaces, leaving bacteria behind.
You then touch these surfaces and then touch your face or an open wound. Or, you may prepare food on them and the bacteria will enter your system.
Cockroaches are known to spread a variety of diseases, including dysentery, plague, cholera, typhoid, leprosy, and even salmonellosis.
That’s why you should learn more here about cockroaches and how to keep them out of your home.
Along with carrying disease, cockroaches are also known to trigger asthma attacks. This was first discovered in 1943 when test subjects allowed cockroaches to crawl on their skin and they developed rashes. The rashes are a result of proteins carried by cockroaches and these proteins can be an allergen for some people.
When you breathe these tiny allergen particles in and are sensitive to them, you’ll experience an asthma attack.
That’s why it’s particularly important to keep cockroaches out of homes where people have allergies.
Keeping Cockroaches Out Of Your Home
Cockroaches are very small and can squeeze through the tiniest of gaps. However, the first step in keeping them out of your home must be to seal up all gaps in the walls and floors where they could potentially enter. Walk around your home and pay particular attention to the areas around doors and windows. You should seal any gap you find, this will help to keep cockroaches and other pests out.
In addition, you need to clean your home regularly. They are coming in because they can detect food and water. You should store all open food packets in sealed containers and make sure you wipe all surfaces down with a disinfectant spray.
Alongside this, vacuum your floor thoroughly and regularly. Eliminating the food source stops cockroaches from entering as there is nothing for them in your home.
Don’t forget to pay particular attention to your hands and surfaces when you’re about to prepare food. There is no harm in washing your hands and wiping the surface a second time.
Remember, if you’re in any doubt, call the professionals, they will help you resolve the cockroach issue and keep these dangerous pests out of your home.
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