Unseen Health Hazards in Las Vegas Homes

Families are always adamant in making their Las Vegas homes
clean so as to keep healthy. It’s very likely though, that the most serious
dangers in home health are not the most obvious ones, and may even be among
those commonly ignored. Dust and garbage can be easily tidied up but pests such
as rats, cockroaches, and other insects that can sting, are actually the more
dangerous yet hidden problems if left alone in Las Vegas homes.

Most people often consider these pests as annoyances and not
as health risks. There are very real health dangers that can be caused by
allowing such infestations to proliferate inside or outside Las Vegas homes.
Asthma, severe allergies, and Salmonella might result if pests are not taken
care of.

Rodents are particularly disturbing, since they themselves
can be infested with fleas, mites, ticks and lice which can contaminate food
with their feces and spread Salmonella and Hantavirus.

Cockroaches, aside from being notoriously difficult to kill,
can carry up to 33 different kinds of bacteria, six parasite worms, and seven
other human pathogens. Their droppings and fallen skin can stimulate asthma
attacks if enough allergen gets accumulated. Cockroaches are actually one of
the most widespread and dangerous infestations in the country, needing almost
$1 billion to contain with professional cockroach management services.

Wasps and hornets are among the more common stinging insects
that get more than half a million people rushed to the emergency room annually.

Here are a few tips in keeping Las Vegas homes
safe from
these hidden dangers:

1. Seal all food and garbage containers to prevent pests from
feeding in them.

2. Don’t let stagnant water stay around the home, since
mosquitoes breed in them. Look for places where water can accumulate, such as
flowerpots, jars, pool covers, and water containers, and clear them out or
cover them.

3. Inspect around the house for rips, cracks and holes that
might need to be sealed.

4. Always get the help of licensed exterminators if you
discover a pest infestation.