Pest Risk Factors

How Pests Can Affect Your Health

Pests and rodents are more than a nuisance; they can severely affect your health and the health of your family.  Whether it's West Nile Virus, asthma concerns or allergic reactions to bee stings, understanding the dangers these types of pests can cause is an important step in properly protecting your home and family.  Nader's provides an overview of the health risks associated with some common household pests in the sections below.   

Ants
Ants are very social pests and like to band together.  Spotting just one ant generally means there are more to follow.  Many times ants can be found in the kitchen, near food sources, and unfortunately their presence can be a potential for food contamination.  Ant infestations are a situation that requires professional pest control services in order to properly protect your health and the health of your family. 

Cockroaches
Cockroaches are another nuisance pest that can have harmful effects on the health your family.  Did you know that one-in-five children in the U.S. are extremely sensitive to cockroach allergens, which can increase the severity of asthma symptoms?  These allergens are mainly found in homes through cockroach droppings, saliva and their decomposing bodies.  Bacteria, such as salmonella and E coli are also associated with cockroaches resulting in the potential for contamination of food, food surfaces and cooking equipment. 

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are known carriers of West Nile Virus and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), West Nile Virus infections have appeared across the U.S. in recent years.  Not only can mosquito bites lead to the potential for West Nile Virus, they can cause itchy, unsightly marks and in some cases will cause allergic reactions in humans.  Protecting your home and family from mosquitoes is the job for a professional pest control company.  Our trained and licensed mosquito control professionals will provide the best solution possible so that you can enjoy your outdoor living space while having peace-of-mind knowing you and your family are protected.

Fire Ants
Fire ant invasions are responsible for numerous emergency rooms visits each year.  These pests are very territorial and will attack anyone who comes near their nest.  Getting stung by a colony of fire ants can be very painful and lead to raised, red welts on your skin.  Properly controlling these voracious pests is the job for a professional pest exterminator.  You can trust the professionals at Nader's to provide a solution to protect your family and pets.

Fleas
Fleas are most common in warmer months and will feed on the blood of any warm-blooded body, including your pets, you and even rodents.   Flea bites are very itchy and can cause severe allergic reactions.  If you are experiencing a rodent infestation in or around your home, a flea infestation may soon follow.  In order to protect your home and family from a flea infestation, contact the pest exterminator professionals at Nader's Pest Raiders.

Ticks
Ticks are known transmitters of Lyme disease which, in recent years, has become a major health risk to humans.  Symptoms of Lyme disease include flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue and a "bull's eye" rash around the bite.  Ticks are most prevalent between May and October and cases of Lyme disease have been reported across the U.S. including the Northeast, Midwest and even the South.  When outdoors, especially in wooded areas, be vigilant of ticks and use a tick repellant containing DEET on skin and clothing.

Stinging Insects (Yellow Jackets, Wasps, Hornets & More)
Every year stinging insects are known for sending more than 500,000 people to the emergency room.  Aggressive in nature, these pests often sting as a defensive measure in protecting their colonies.  These stings can be very painful, causing skin irritation and severe allergic reactions in many cases. The trained pest control professionals at Nader's Pest Raiders will provide the solution to best rid your home from stinging insects and prevent future reccurrence. 

Rodents
Rodents, such as mice and rats, are extremely adept at entering a home through almost any crack or opening.  Rodent droppings, which can be found in pantries, attics and along baseboards, can cause allergic reactions in humans but can also cause disease including Hantavirus.  In addition, rodents serve as vectors, carrying bacteria on their bodies (including salmonella) increasing the potential for contamination of food sources and kitchen surfaces.  Our trained and licensed rodent control service professionals will offer solutions to best protect your family and home from these unwanted invaders.