Household bugs like cockroaches, ants and bed bugs can all wreak havoc on your home, and they can bring some serious threats inside with them. Many diseases have been linked to household pests, and some (like bed bugs or fleas) attack you directly, feeding on the blood of you and your pets. Bug control is not just about getting these unsightly intruders out of your home, its about protecting your loved ones from the dangers that pests present.

Proper bug control involves much more than just removing pests when they find their way inside. You have to know about the threats that are specific to your home, as well as the best ways to prevent them. This is the only way that you can guarantee that your home remains free from pests that could cause problems.

Bugs Spread Disease

Bugs in your home may make your skin crawl, but you may not even be aware of some of the biggest problems that they can bring. Cockroaches, flies and rodents all make their homes among filth. They can not just survive, but thrive on all sorts of garbage around your home.

With these unsanitary lifestyles, it should come as no surprise that these pests harbor all sorts of bacteria. They can find their way into even the cleanest homes, bringing all sorts of diseases with them. Here are some of the most common diseases and bacteria that have been recorded as being spread by household pests:

• Loa loa filariasis

• Onchocerciasis

• African trypanosomiasis

• Bartonellosis

• Rickettsiosis

• Lyme-disease

• Tularemia

• Malaria

These diseases are not just associated with long-term infestation. Even a short period of exposure to these pest could result in a life-threatening illness. For this reason, bug removal is one of the most important investments you can make for your home. There are many approaches to bug removal, and depending on your unique situation a more complex approach may be required.

Bugs Can Cause Structural Damage

Termites and carpenter ants are both notorious for causing structural damage to homes. Termites feed on the cellulose material that so many aspects of your home contain, and carpenter ants hollow out wood and live within it. These structural pests are responsible for thousands of dollars worth of damage each year.

Thankfully, termite treatments have become very effective – and if caught quickly enough you can eliminate these pests with few signs of damage to your home. There are treatment methods for carpenter ants as well, but the most effective way to get rid of this pest is to remove any causes of water damage. These ants do not have the strong jaws of termites, and they can only burrow away at wood that has already become weak after long term exposure to water or damp conditions. As soon as this wood is replaced and the leak is removed, carpenter ants will no longer be a problem.

Don’t Run The Risk Of Infestation

The cost of medical bills and damage repair that household pests can cause are much more expensive than the price of easy prevention. Making sure there are no entryways for these pests, have initial inspections performed before buying a home, and taking the proper cautionary steps before a problem develops could save you thousands of dollars.

Take time to research the types of pests that cause a threat in your area. This way you can know about the prevention steps that can be taken, and be able to spot potential warning signs.If working with a pest control provider, make sure to select a company that is aware of current pest threats that are specific to your area.