Don’t Let Cockroaches Make Your Children Sick

Cockroaches are one of the most stubborn household pests – an estimated $1 billion dollars is spent each year on professional management services but for good reason. On top of being unsightly and unwelcome, some recent research has shown that an infestation of cockroaches can pose a risk to your family’s health. Studies show that allergens associated with cockroaches can increase asthma attacks, particularly in children.

How Might these Allergens Affect Your Family?

Simply put, an allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Allergens associated with cockroaches can include droppings, secretions, dead bodies of roaches, and discarded skins. In addition, cockroaches can spread multiple types of bacteria, pathogens, and even parasitic worms.

Ways to Avoid Cockroach-Carried Illness

All homeowners can take the first few steps in protecting their families from disease-causing cockroaches. The pest control professionals at Hughes Exterminators propose several tips to help you avoid cockroach infestations or illnesses associated with cockroaches:

• Vacuum often. Cleaning your carpeting regularly will help prevent allergens associated with cockroaches from accumulating and making your family sick.
• Seal cracks in your foundation, in your walls, or on your windows to reduce or eliminate a cockroach population.
• Good sanitation is important. Keep garbage in a sealed container and take it out frequently to avoid attracting cockroaches into your home.

Contact Hughes If You Have a Pest Problem

With these few tips, you can help protect your family, and most importantly, your children's health. To make sure your home is free of cockroaches, contact Hughes Exterminators for a free whole home evaluation.