Do You Have A Bug Allergy?

It is doubtful that we need to tell you that bugs can cause allergic reactions. In fact, you probably already thought of bees and wasps when you read the title of this blog, didn’t you? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that some people swell up when they are stung by bees or wasps. This can lead to anaphylactic shock for those who have a severe reaction. But, you may be surprised to learn that there is a wide range of bugs that can cause an allergic reaction. Some don’t even have to bite or sting you to create a threat.

Fire Ants

Like those bees and wasps, fire ants inject a venom when they sting. While this venom only causes a mild reaction for most people, some can have a severe or life-threatening reaction, especially if they are stung multiple times. There is an increased possibility of this for babies, elderly, and the infirm.

Mosquitoes

We all know that mosquitoes can spread Zika, West Nile, Malaria, and many other human pathogens, but do you know that you can also have an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite? It is rare, but for some, mosquito bites can be quite bad.

Lone Star Tick

When we talk about ticks, the deer tick usually gets most of the attention, due to its connection to the spread of Lyme disease, but we should not forget the Lone Star tick. For some, a bite from a Lone Star tick can lead to a life-long allergy that is triggered every time they eat meat.

Carpet Beetles

These bugs are often mistaken for bed bugs, even though they don’t bite. This is because carpet beetles cause some people to have an allergic reaction that produces red welts on the skin. It also doesn’t help that they climb into bed with us to eat natural fibers and dead skin.

Cockroaches

One of the worst allergy-causing bugs is the cockroach. These pests aren’t seasonal, like the bugs listed above. They live in our homes all year long. And, cockroaches are connected to an increase in asthma symptoms, as well as many cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, nasal drip, sore throat, and skin rash.

These are only a few of the many bugs that can present an allergic threat in and around your home. We can’t stress enough that pest control isn’t a quality of life service that rich people get. It is vital protection that every home should have. Connect with us and learn about the many ways the team here at Active Pest Control protects homes and families. You have enough sickness to contend with, without having to add pest-related illness to the list. Get your protection in place today.

Why Have Pest Control?

There are many things in life that require a proactive plan. If you don’t plan ahead, you’ll get taken by surprise. This kind of risk is usually protected by some kind of insurance plan. While it doesn’t make sense to pay money out for tiny risks, like whether or not your blender will be paid off in the event of your death, it is definitely a good idea to have home insurance or renter’s insurance in case of a total loss of property. People who don’t make a plan ahead of time find themselves stuck holding the bill. Pest control is a lot like this. And more.

There are some pests that can eat you out of house and home. No, we’re not talking about cockroaches. The pests were referring to are termites, powder post beetles, carpenter ants, and other wood-destroying organisms. When these bugs get into your home, they can damage it beyond repair. Ongoing pest control from the right pest control company will not only monitor and protect your home from the damage these pests can cause, it also comes with a warranty that is a lot like insurance. You never have to hear the words, “I’m sorry, your policy doesn’t cover insect damage.”

Some pests, like rodents and roaches, get into homes and cause health issues. When you have ongoing pest control service, it is a lot like having extra health coverage–only this is the kind of health plan that protects you “before” you get sick. Don’t you wish your health insurance could do that? Ongoing pest control seals pests out of your home so they aren’t crawling in your trash and then crawling on your dishes, counters, cutting boards, and silverware. It prevents insect parts from being left in air ducts and ventilation systems and becoming airborne allergens. It reduces the risk of serious pest-related diseases such as Lyme disease, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, OMSK, LCM, tularemia, cholera, typhoid fever, and many more.

Some pests don’t destroy your home but are more than capable of destroying your belongings, pests such as silverfish, lady bugs, box elder bugs, clothes moths, etc. Ongoing pest control stops these bugs before they get in and do damage.

Some pests come to torment you with bites and stings, pests such as fire ants, wasps, mosquitoes, and more. Controlling these invaders won’t just keep you from painful, itchy welts, it could protect you from the lifelong effects of an illness like Zika virus.

Do you have a plan to protect you and your family from these threats? Get complete protection with Active Pest Control. We protect your home, your family, and your pets from the dangers of pest invasion. Reach out to us today to get your protection in place.