Health Concerns Regarding Insects and Rodents

Insects and rodents cause a wealth of health concerns. Here are a few points to keep in  mind...

• About one-quarter (24%) of homeowners surveyed believe the risks associated with pest infestations have increased over the past few years.
• Filth flies can carry diseases such as E. coli, leprosy, typhoid and polio.
• 11% of U.S. living room floors and 13% of kitchen floors exhibit elevated concentrations of cockroach allergens, levels previously found to be associated with significantly increased allergic sensitization.
• Body lice infestations spread rapidly under crowded conditions where hygiene is poor and there is frequent contact among people. 

If you're concerned that you have insects or rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
www.davespestcontrol.net  

Reference: www.pestworld.org

Lice, Yuck!

Head lice are not necessarily present due to neglect, unsanitary living conditions, or any kind of abuse. Lice are most easily spread among children who share clothing, hats, or very close contact in these classroom settings. While head lice make no distinction between races, sexes, or economic classes of people, girls tend to get head lice more often than boys, and women more than men.

Body lice infestations spread rapidly under crowded conditions where hygiene is poor and there is frequent contact among people, and infestation is unlikely to persist on anyone who bathes regularly and who regularly has access to freshly laundered clothing and bedding.
 The good news is that head and body lice are currently not known to transmit any diseases to humans, so they are not health threats in that way.

If you're concerned about lice in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators www.davespestcontrol.net