No homeowner wants to find roaches crawling across their floors or countertops. Aside from being unsightly, these pests can bring major health hazards, which is why you should hire a professional for roach control service as soon as you suspect an infestation. Here are a few of the health risks that come with a cockroach invasion. 

3 Health Risks Associated With Roaches

1. Dysentery

If cockroaches leave their saliva on food that you consume or countertops where you prepare meals, they can spread diseases like dysentery. While the illness only lasts a couple of weeks, the symptoms can be quite uncomfortable; they include severe stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with blood and mucus. 

2. Typhoid Fever

Cockroaches feed on human food and feces, which can infect them with typhoid fever. Symptoms include stomach pain, exhaustion, and high fever. While the disease is more common in underdeveloped countries, it can arise in the U.S. when travelers bring it with them. 

3. Asthma

Cockroaches shed their skins regularly. These shells, along with their feces and saliva, contain proteins and allergens that can trigger allergy symptoms in humans, especially in those with asthma. While some of the symptoms include wheezing and coughing, more severe reactions include shortness of breath and asthma attacks.

If you need professional roach control services, turn to the experts at Hilo Termite & Pest Control. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, these premier exterminators specialize in cockroach and termite inspection, treatment, and prevention services for residential and commercial clients. They also utilize eco-friendly pest repellents to ensure the safety of your household. Call (808) 935-8301 today to schedule a roach control appointment with an exterminator. You can also visit their website for more information on their termite and roach control treatments.