A pest is
any living organism, whether animal or plant which is troublesome to plants or
animals, human, livestock, or human structures. When a pest is present in the
house, it is referred to as a household pest. Examples of household pests
include rats, bed bugs, flea, mosquitoes, ticks, etc.
any living organism, whether animal or plant which is troublesome to plants or
animals, human, livestock, or human structures. When a pest is present in the
house, it is referred to as a household pest. Examples of household pests
include rats, bed bugs, flea, mosquitoes, ticks, etc.
Some common household pests and the associated
dangers
dangers
1.
Mice
Mice
A mice is a common household pests in most rural
areas, but they are by far one of the worst offenders when it comes to health
risks. They contaminate the kitchen. Mice constantly dribble urine, meaning any
surface they come into contact with instantly becomes contaminated.
areas, but they are by far one of the worst offenders when it comes to health
risks. They contaminate the kitchen. Mice constantly dribble urine, meaning any
surface they come into contact with instantly becomes contaminated.
2.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches
Cockroaches live in sewer environments and come up
into homes in search of food and warmth. While they scuttle about your
countertops and kitchen cupboards they are leaving behind bacteria, parasites
and pathogens, all of which can affect humans.
into homes in search of food and warmth. While they scuttle about your
countertops and kitchen cupboards they are leaving behind bacteria, parasites
and pathogens, all of which can affect humans.
3.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs bites cause rashes, scars and lesions, but
they can have serious psychological effects. Infestations are very hard to get
rid of and can take a long time to destroy, causing people to sleep in an
itchy, pest-ridden bed for extended periods of time. The result of the bed with
these bugs can cause anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation and depression. Not
only does it cause these psychological problems, but these bugs push their
hosts to do whatever it takes to get rid of them. This often leads to property
damage and inhalation of dangerous chemicals use in order to get rid of them.
they can have serious psychological effects. Infestations are very hard to get
rid of and can take a long time to destroy, causing people to sleep in an
itchy, pest-ridden bed for extended periods of time. The result of the bed with
these bugs can cause anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation and depression. Not
only does it cause these psychological problems, but these bugs push their
hosts to do whatever it takes to get rid of them. This often leads to property
damage and inhalation of dangerous chemicals use in order to get rid of them.
4.
Fleas
Fleas
Fleas are flightless, tiny blood suckers will
attach themselves to anything living, including humans. While their bites can
give you an allergic reaction, and even cause a severe and dangerous side if
accidentally swallowed. Although this is rare, mostly occurring in children,
the fact they are so small means it is easy for them to be swallowed. The
result of swallowing these insects is a far more disturbing and harmful
infestation.
attach themselves to anything living, including humans. While their bites can
give you an allergic reaction, and even cause a severe and dangerous side if
accidentally swallowed. Although this is rare, mostly occurring in children,
the fact they are so small means it is easy for them to be swallowed. The
result of swallowing these insects is a far more disturbing and harmful
infestation.
5.
Rats
Rats
Rats have powerful teeth and can gnaw their way
through pretty much anything, allowing them to reach food and water supplies resulting
in contamination. Rats faeces and urine
can also spread numerous diseases such as lassa fever, a debilitating illness that causes liver,
kidney and heart problems. Being a larger pest than most, rats also have more
aggressive tendencies and are more likely to bite and scratch humans, which
could result in other infections such as rat-bite fever.
through pretty much anything, allowing them to reach food and water supplies resulting
in contamination. Rats faeces and urine
can also spread numerous diseases such as lassa fever, a debilitating illness that causes liver,
kidney and heart problems. Being a larger pest than most, rats also have more
aggressive tendencies and are more likely to bite and scratch humans, which
could result in other infections such as rat-bite fever.
Control
of household pests
of household pests
·
Eliminate household pests entry points to the
house. Close cracks and crevices, especially around water pipes and windows.
Seal or repair openings on the exterior of the house. Inspect plants and food
products for infestations before you bring them into your house.
Eliminate household pests entry points to the
house. Close cracks and crevices, especially around water pipes and windows.
Seal or repair openings on the exterior of the house. Inspect plants and food
products for infestations before you bring them into your house.
·
Eliminate
all household pests sources of food, water, and shelter. Dispose of food
waste in sealed plastic bags, or in containers that have snap-on lids. Empty
garbage on a weekly basis or more often. Don’t allow food to remain in the
garbage disposal overnight. Store bulk foods in sealed containers. Keep pantry
and cabinet shelves, toasters, and couch cushions “crumb-free
Eliminate
all household pests sources of food, water, and shelter. Dispose of food
waste in sealed plastic bags, or in containers that have snap-on lids. Empty
garbage on a weekly basis or more often. Don’t allow food to remain in the
garbage disposal overnight. Store bulk foods in sealed containers. Keep pantry
and cabinet shelves, toasters, and couch cushions “crumb-free
·
Remove pet food and water bowls from the floor at
night, especially if cockroaches are problem. Discard overripe fruits, onions,
and potatoes to control fruit flies and fungus beetles. Also, remove bird nests
from your house.
Remove pet food and water bowls from the floor at
night, especially if cockroaches are problem. Discard overripe fruits, onions,
and potatoes to control fruit flies and fungus beetles. Also, remove bird nests
from your house.
·
Eliminate or disrupt the habitat where a pest
resides. Store wood away from the house because it can harbor termites and
other pests. Remove debris and fallen leaves near foundations and limbs that
touch the house.
Eliminate or disrupt the habitat where a pest
resides. Store wood away from the house because it can harbor termites and
other pests. Remove debris and fallen leaves near foundations and limbs that
touch the house.
·
Use traps to capture insects and rodents.
Use traps to capture insects and rodents.
·
Use
insecticides that are less hazardous to human which adequate direction for
usage.
Use
insecticides that are less hazardous to human which adequate direction for
usage.
