Pests invading your home is annoying enough as it is. They transmit a variety of diseases and filth too. If that fact wasn’t bad enough, pests also cause allergic reactions that can lead to asthma attacks. To avoid coming into contact with these kinds of pests, it helps to know which ones are more likely to cause an allergic reaction. Here are the 5 pests most likely to cause an allergic reaction.

Flies

There are many different kinds of flies that have been found to cause allergic reactions. They possess and transmit around 65 diseases while being very infamous for coming into contact with food. They easily fly on any plate of food inside of any restaurant and pick up then transport cells and bacteria from the foods you may be allergic to.

Dust Mites

These pests are invisible to the naked eye, and you can only see them through a microscope. However, there are 20 million Americans that are allergic to them. They’re able to cause irritating allergic reactions such as:

  • Watery eyes.
  • A runny nose.
  • Endless coughing.

These pests tend to excel from 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit in room temperature settings. They will make a home anywhere, and a lot of their waste is what causes allergic reactions.

Rodents

Rodents include mice, rats, guinea pigs, etc. They all can trigger allergic reactions once they become exposed to humans. Their skin, urine, saliva and droppings are all causes of these allergies. There’s also a variety of symptoms that are associated with rat allergies. Some of which include nausea, itchy skin, stuffy nose and eczema. Alongside several other pests, rodents are known for enabling asthma attacks due to their allergy connection.

Cockroaches

These pests are some of the most popular ones to find in homes in the U.S. This is due to their ability to adapt to a wide range of temperatures. Unfortunately, over 60 percent of homes in the U.S. contain allergens from cockroaches. That number can rise to as high as 98 percent in urban and highly populated areas. They’re notorious for carrying a variety of diseases along with them such as dysentery, gastroenteritis and plague.

Stinging Insects

Getting stung by insects—such as wasps or fire ants—can show signs from itching and hives to more serious symptoms like anaphylaxis and shortness of breath. This is a potentially fatal reaction.

Hire a Reliable Pest Control Company

If you’re in any situation with one of these pests inside your home, Hart Pest Control has got your back. With our high expertise and skills, we can assure you that this pests problem will be out of your home in no time. Contact us today to schedule a pest inspection!