Everyone might have encountered cockroaches once in their life. These common pests are found everywhere across the globe. They are mostly found in damp and moist environments such as the attic or basement. They can be found in your kitchens as well, where you store your food. These creepy-looking creatures can contaminate your food and cause various diseases.
They do not only invade your homes but also commercial places like hotels, restaurants, etc. They can transmit disease, negatively impacting the reputation of the businesses. It is very crucial to eliminate them from your property as soon as possible. Contact Saela Pest control to get rid of a cockroach infestation today.
What diseases do cockroaches cause?
Salmonellosis
Like rodents, cockroaches can also transmit Salmonella bacteria. This bacteria causes salmonellosis. This disease has similar symptoms to food poisoning in humans.
Cockroaches accumulate Salmonella bacteria by feeding on contaminated food. This bacteria remains in their stomach for a few weeks and is deposited through their feces or vomit.
Typhoid fever
Cockroaches can transmit Salmonella typhi bacterium and cause typhoid fever. Cockroaches consume this bacteria by feeding on infected food. They can contaminate your surfaces, food, water, and other things as well.
Therefore, you will get typhoid fever by consuming contaminated food and water. Symptoms of this fever include headache, muscle aches, constipation, etc.
Cholera
Cholera is a highly infectious disease caused by the Vibro cholerae bacterium. This bacteria mainly develops in areas where there is poor environmental management. Ingesting contaminated food or water can lead to cholera infection. According to the World Health Organization, there are almost 1.4 million to 4.3 million cases of cholera.
Dysentery
It is a gastrointestinal disease caused by consuming contaminated food, water, or juice. Cockroaches carry numerous types of bacteria and parasites. Therefore, by transmitting these microorganisms, they can cause dysentery. This disease has two types: amoebic dysentery and bacillary dysentery.
Symptoms of amoebic dysentery include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, high fever, weight loss, and stomach cramps. Symptoms of bacillary dysentery include diarrhea with mucus or blood, high fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
How to get rid of cockroaches?
You will need professional extermination to get rid of these creepy pests. However, you can control their population in your homes if you limit their access to food and shelter. Other preventive measures to get rid of cockroaches are as follows:
- seal entry points such as cracks in floors and walls
- use cockroach traps and bait
- keep typically damp areas dry
- store food in airtight containers
- tightly cover all trash containers
- fix leaky pipes
- wipe up spills immediately
Following these steps is only a start. However, to prevent them from entering the property, you must seal the entry points.
What if the cockroaches still do not leave your house?
While you can use all the best resources and natural repellants to get rid of cockroaches in your house, you might still spot them and find it challenging to remove them permanently. This is where you can take help of experts and speak to them to eliminate these unwanted guests permanently.