Prevent your asthma and allergy symptoms by scheduling pest control services this spring.
Millions of Americans deal with frustrating and debilitating allergies each year. Various household pests, such as cockroaches and stinging insects, can trigger asthma and allergies. Many allergy sufferers may not realize that pest control can play a significant role in reducing their symptoms.
Protecting your home from pests can be a challenge. At Titan Pest & Wildlife, our licensed and certified exterminators are committed to providing our customers with complete pest control solutions. Below we explore how pest control can help with allergies and what steps you can take to keep pests at bay.
Pests and Allergies
Pests such as cockroaches, rodents, and dust mites can trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. These pests produce allergens that can lead to symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny nose, and difficulty breathing.
Cockroach allergens, for example, can be found in their feces, saliva, and body parts. When these allergens become airborne, they can cause allergic reactions in some people. Similarly, rodents can leave behind urine and droppings that can trigger allergies, while dust mites thrive in warm and humid environments and produce allergens in their waste.
How Pest Control Helps
Pest control services can help to reduce the allergens produced by these pests and prevent them from entering your home in the first place. A professional pest control company can identify areas of your home that may attract pests and create a customized treatment plan to address the issue. For example, having cracks and gaps professionally sealed around your home’s exterior can prevent rodents and other pests from entering.
In addition to pest control services, there are steps you can take to prevent pests and reduce allergens in your home. These include:
- Keeping your home clean and free of clutter – Pests thrive in cluttered environments, so keeping your home tidy can help to reduce their population.
- Regularly vacuuming carpets and upholstery – This can help to remove dust mites and other allergens from your home.
- Sealing food containers and properly disposing of garbage – This can help reduce the attraction of pests such as cockroaches.
- Maintaining proper humidity levels – Dust mites thrive in warm and humid environments, so using a dehumidifier can help to reduce their populations.
Pest control can be essential in reducing allergens in your home and helping manage your allergy symptoms. By working with a professional pest control company and preventing pests, you can create a healthier and more comfortable living environment for you and your family.
