Diseases borne by pests are a cause of worry to people for their wide spread and speed of contamination. They pose serious threat to the health of millions of people and active measures are taken by the health ministry to eradicate many of these diseases. However, as much as we try, there are various such diseases that are still prevalent in our country. Understanding the origin of these and fighting the disease causing pests are the most effective way to keep these health hazards at bay.

Here are some common diseases caused by pests:

Dengue fever

This mosquito borne viral disease is commonly seen in tropical areas of South America, Asia, Pacific Islands etc. This disease has spread widely in the past few years and shows up very little symptoms immediately. This results in a late diagnosis of the disease. Dengue shows up as a sudden high fever, with body rash and joint pain a few days after the infection has entered our body. Mosquito netting the house and using active repellents are the best way to keep this disease at bay.

Malaria

Spread by mosquitoes, Malaria's common symptoms are high fever, headache and vomiting, a few days after the infection. If malaria is not treated property, it can show up again a few months later. Hence, proper care must be taken to keep your house free of mosquitoes. The disease is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito.

Asthma

House dust mites and cockroaches spread this chronic disease caused by allergic reactions. These pests act as carriers of other allergy causing agents such as pollen, spores, fungus etc. Commonly seen in small, dark places such as under carpets, pillows and corners of furniture, these pests are carriers of various other diseases as well and should be prevented using herbal pest control methods, natural pesticides or fumigation, depending on the severity of the condition.

Amoebic dysentery

Various pests such as flies, cockroaches etc. are vectors of this disease by transmitting protozoa into us through contaminated food. This is a disease that affects a large number of people, but many of them remain asymptomatic for a long duration. The disease generally results in bloody diarrhea and weight loss. It is also accompanied by fatigue and abdominal pain.

Typhoid

House flies are supposed to be the carriers of over 50 diseases to human beings. One of the most common of it being the typhoid fever. Caused by the bacteria called Salmonella Typhi, this disease is carried from an infected person to another most commonly by house flies. This disease is extremely common in India and most often affects children. This infection can also be caused by the consumption of food that is contaminated by rodent urine or faeces. The symptoms of this disease includes Fever, diarrhea, vomiting etc.

Most commonly seen pests such as Ants, Bed Bug, Cockroach, Flies, Lizard, Mosquito, Rat, Silverfish, Snake, Spider, Termites etc. are carriers of various viruses or disease causing bacteria.  Bird netting, fumigation of pesticides, biological control, use of natural pesticides, window mesh, etc. are some of the most commonly used pest control practices. Get the help of expert pest control services to keep your home and surroundings pest free!