Sure,
bedbugs are a nuisance and nightmare for most property owners. What you didn’t
know is that there are many other pests that unpleasant and dangerous too. Some
of them transmit diseases and pose health risks for you and your loved ones.
Here some of the pests that are worse than those blood-suckers.
False windows
These spiders are very common in the United Kingdom.
However, they have been spotted in the United States. In 2011, false widow
spiders were located in California, marking the first appearance of this
venomous arachnid in the American continent. The moment you spot one in your
property, consider getting in touch with an expert in Oro Valley spider
control for inspection and extermination.
The kissing bug
Don’t
let their name fool you. These dark-colored insects with flat bodies are
dangerous blood-suckers and transmit horrible diseases. They are known to carry
protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi which also referred to as Chagas disease.
WHO
warns that Chagas disease can result in fever, headache, swelling in the lymph
nodes, and difficulty in breathing. These symptoms can disappear within eight
to 12 weeks. WHO also asserts that about 30 percent of people with Chagas
disease are likely to have digestive problems and at risk of cardiac issues for
one to three decades after a kissing bug bite.
Woodworms
These
wood-devouring little devils can destroy anything wooden. They truly love
eating their way through the wood. Though they don’t bite humans, they can
successfully compromise the structural integrity of even the strongest
buildings.
Centipedes
Centipedes
are some of the most horrifying creepy-crawlies. They ghastly in appearance.
They prefer warm spaces, a reason you are likely to find them hiding behind
pieces of furniture and heated spaces in your home, such as bathrooms and
bedrooms.
Bluebottle flies
Household
flies carry numerous diseases, including dysentery, cholera, salmonella,
parasitic worms, and tuberculosis. Bluebottle flies can also appear in case
something has died within your household. The moment you realize that there is
a more significant number of these flies in your yard or house, there is a good
chance a dead critter is rotting in the attic or walls.
Silverfish
This
is a tiny brown or bluish-silver creature with long antennae. Silverfish love
damp areas such as kitchens, basements, and bathrooms. They are associated with
highly destructive feeding habits as they feast on books, clothes, and
wallpapers.
Carpenter ants
These
are nasty pests that can cause substantial home damage and are associated with
very painful bites. Pest World warns that carpenter ants live in colonies of
about 50K and they tend to tunnel through wooden stuff to build nests. This tendency
can result in severe structural damage to anything wooden within your home.
Thus, walls, roofs, and even wooden floors aren’t safe in case your property is
infested with carpenter ants.
Beetles
Most
people still think that beetles aren’t a problem, they can be a nuisance,
especially if your home has lots of these insects. They can destroy wood, food,
fabric, and more. Besides, they can gnaw through nearly everything. In worst
cases, an infestation of beetles might require you to toss your wardrobe or the
contents of your pantry to get rid of their eggs.