We are exposed to germs and viruses on a daily basis. And pests can play a role in affecting our general health as well, because most pests carry bacteria that can cause serious illnesses.

• Salmonella – Cockroaches and rodents are able to carry this food poisoning causing bacteria, and it’s probably the most common disease carried by pests. It’s a very expensive problem if you own a restaurant.
• Weils’s disease – Rats carry this virus which spreads to us through contact with their droppings. Weil’s disease can be life threatening to us, so it’s best to invest in some rat pest control for your London residence.
• coli – If a surface or food has come into contact with a pest that has E.coli bacteria on it, like a house fly, it is immediately contaminated.
• Asthma – Several pests can trigger asthma attacks. Cockroaches are the most dangerous to those who have asthma. Their saliva and faeces can trigger an attack.
• Plague – Another rodent borne disease, the plague is one of the deadliest disease ever known to the human race. The disease is carried by fleas from infected rodents, and is still common in some countries where rodents can thrive.

 Preventing Pests In Your Home

Pests are unavoidable, but there are things you can do to minimise your risk of contracting on of these diseases. Doing basic housekeeping duties, like doing the dishes, wiping up spillages and taking out the rubbish will help to protect your from the diseases pests can carry into your home.

You can proof your against pests by making sure you cover all entry points into your home, and sealing any holes around your windows and doors. Installing door sweeps makes sure that pests don’t make their way into your home.

Reduce and control the risk of pests infesting your home by having regular pest control checks performed by an expert. This ensures your family’s health against pest diseases. Many reputable pest control companies can disinfect any areas of your home that have come into contact with pests. They do this with an antibacterial spray that eliminates the diseased pathogens, protecting your family against illnesses and reducing the contamination.