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Important Reasons To Contact A Pest Control Company

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Are you plagued by a plethora of insects? Are you trying to decide whether you should ignore them or call a pest control company? As you're probably aware, insects can infest even the cleanest of houses. Unfortunately, insects are also the carriers of many different diseases. Here are a few insects and diseases that you should watch for:

Ticks: Lyme disease is perhaps one of the most famous diseases that can be caught by being bitten by ticks. Although uncomfortable, it's typically not lethal if caught and treated early. However, there are other diseases that can be spread by ticks. One of the most dangerous of these is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Even with advances in modern medicine, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is frequently lethal, if caught. Having a pest control company spray your home for ticks can be essential to eliminating the possibility of catching one of these illnesses. 

Mosquitoes: You may know that mosquitoes in other countries can carry malaria, but do you know about other diseases that they might carry? West Nile Virus is relatively new in the USA, but it's been spreading. Another relative newcomer is chikungunya. Although there have been few reports in the United States so far, it is possible for mosquitos in any state to transmit the disease from the infected. A pest control professional can help you identify potential problem areas and to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. They can also recommend the best mosquito repellent for your area so that you can avoid being bitten when you're outside.

Fleas: You probably remember learning about the black plague in history class at school. While relatively uncommon, modern fleas can still carry and transmit a form of this disease. Fleas can also infect your beloved pets with tapeworms. Cat scratch disease is another illness caused by fleas. If your cat is infested with fleas that carry cat scratch fever, a scratch, a bite or even a gentle lick can transmit this disease to humans. If you have a weakened immune system, you can become seriously ill from cat scratch fever. If you are otherwise healthy, you can still get a fever, headache and fatigue.  If you're worried about fleas, a pest control professional can assist you with finding a treatment that is appropriate to use around your beloved pets. 

No matter what insects are bothering you, it's important to get them under control quickly. Failure to do so can put both you and your family at risk for not only these diseases, but many others. If you think you may have become infected from an insect bite, be sure to make an appointment to see your doctor, as well as an appointment with your local pest control company for your home to be sprayed for bugs.


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