Pests are more than nuisances – they also spread potentially life-threatening diseases. Thankfully, you can protect your family by keeping your home tidy and by calling an exterminator immediately upon noticing rodents or insects in your house. Don’t risk catching the following diseases – call a professional for help today. 

Beware of These Vector-Borne Diseases

1. Salmonellosis

All sorts of bacteria are present in rodent feces, including salmonella. Eating food or drinking water contaminated with droppings could lead to salmonellosis. The illness causes fever, as well as diarrhea and painful abdominal cramping. Young children, older adults, and people with immune system deficiencies often experience the most severe symptoms. If there are rodents inside your home, an exterminator will remove the disease-carrying intruders and seal their entry points. 

2. West Nile Virus

Mosquito bites are itchy, annoying, and potentially dangerous. Mosquitoes contract West Nile virus when they bite infected birds. When the insects feed on humans, there’s a high risk of the virus entering the bloodstream. Although most human carriers are asymptomatic, others exhibit mild to severe signs of the illness, including fever, body aches, light sensitivity, and seizures. Mosquitoes lay eggs in water, so fix any drainage system issues around your property. If that doesn’t keep the swarms under control, an exterminator will mist your property with insecticide and add growth regulators to likely breeding areas. 

3. Lyme Disease

Ticks transmit a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi to humans when they bite. Carriers often develop Lyme disease. Getting a rash within three to 30 days of the bite is common. A stiff neck, body aches, and fever are also hallmark signs of the illness. If untreated, the disease can compromise nervous system function. Pest control technicians will use treatments to kill the ticks and their larvae and will provide recommendations to prevent their return.  

If you suspect there are bugs or rodents inside your home, the exterminators at All Service will restore your home to cleanliness and safety. Residents in Comal and Guadalupe counties rely on these technicians to use environmentally safe products to treat both interior and exterior spaces. These professionals are proud to hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®. They’re committed to your well-being and will advise you how to prevent future infestations. To schedule pest removal, call (830) 626-2847. Visit the New Braunfels, TX-based exterminator online for service discounts. After the appointment, make sure to head over to their Facebook page to leave customer feedback.