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In California, a major danger of having rodent issues both inside and outside of your property is the potential for serious health risks due to diseases transmitted by rodents and also a significant chance of property damage.

Health Risks:

Disease Transmission: Rodents like rats and mice carry various diseases, such as hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella, which can be transmitted to humans through direct contact, contaminated food or water, or indirectly via rodent-borne parasites like fleas.
Allergies and Asthma: Rodent droppings and dander can trigger allergies and worsen asthma symptoms, particularly in vulnerable individuals like children and the elderly.

Property Damage:

Chewing and Gnawing: Rodents constantly gnaw to keep their teeth in check, damaging various materials like electrical wires, insulation, pipes, and structural components of your home.

Fire Hazards: Chewed electrical wires can lead to short circuits, increasing the risk of power outages and even house fires.
Water Damage: Gnawing on pipes can result in leaks and costly water damage.

Brings other pest issues:

Rodents can act as carriers for other pests, which in turn can pose health risks to humans and other animals.

Rodents are hosts for ectoparasites: Fleas, ticks, and mites are external parasites that feed on the blood of animals like rodents.
Disease transmission: These parasites can transmit various diseases to humans after feeding on infected rodents. Some Examples include:
1. Lyme disease
2. Plague
3. Flea-borne (murine) typhus
Bringing pests indoors: When rodents infest a home or building, they can also bring their associated fleas, ticks, and mites indoors, creating additional pest problems for the occupants.

A rodent infestation at your home or business is not merely a nuisance but a serious threat to both your health and property. Taking prompt action to prevent and control rodent problems is crucial to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

We provide free rodent inspections and free quotes! Give us a call or email to schedule an appointment today!

WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR BED BUG ISSUES!

Some Facts About Bed Bugs:

Some Facts about bed bugs include their ability to survive for months without food, ingesting seven times their weight in blood, their anesthetic saliva allowing them to bite unnoticed, their resistance to many pesticides, their hardy nature at extreme temperatures, their ancient history as bloodsucking parasites, and their presence in all 50 U.S. states

Bed Bug Issues Can Have Health and Psychological Impacts

Skin Irritation and Bites: Bed bug bites cause itching and can lead to allergic reactions, secondary infections from scratching, and other health issues
Anxiety and Insomnia: The stress of dealing with an infestation, losing sleep, and constant scratching can cause significant anxiety, stress, and depression.
Social Isolation: The embarrassment and fear of spreading bed bugs can also lead to social isolation.

DON'T LET BED BUGS OVER RUN YOUR HOME! CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!

WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ROACHES!

Cockroach infestations are a significant problem in California and exacerbated by the state's warm climate and drought conditions. These types of pests can contaminate food, spread diseases, trigger allergies and asthma, and are difficult to eradicate once established. Once established, it may take several treatments to get the problem under control and eventually eradicated depending on the severity of the infestation. Several common species are prevalent across the state of California, each with different habits and habitats.

California is Home to Five Species of Cockroaches Commonly Considered Pests:

German cockroach (Blattella germanica): The most common and persistent indoor species in the state of California, thriving in warm, humid areas near areas containing food and water like in kitchens and bathrooms. They reproduce very quickly, and a single female can produce tens of thousands of offspring in a year. It is very important to address German Cockroach issues immediately due to the reproduction cycle quickness and risk of infestation increasing in a short amount of time.

American cockroach (Periplaneta americana): Also known as a "water bug" or "sewer roach," this is the largest of the house-infesting roaches in the state of California. They prefer warm, moist environments like sewers and basements, often migrating into buildings from outdoors.

Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis): A dark brown or black roach that prefers cooler, damp environments like basements, crawl spaces, and drains. They are often found trapped in sinks and bathtubs as they cannot climb smooth surfaces.
Brown-banded cockroach (Supella longipalpa): Less common than the German cockroach, this species seeks out very warm, dry areas, often hiding near the electrical components of appliances.
Turkestan cockroach (Blatta lateralis): A relatively new species to California, it is primarily an outdoor pest found in leaf litter and compost piles. However, it often invades buildings seeking cooler, damper conditions, and the males are capable of flying.

Health risks:

Cockroaches are more than just a nuisance. They can pose several health risks to humans!

Disease transmission: Roaches can carry harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli on their bodies and in their feces. When they contaminate food, they can transmit diseases like salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, and dysentery.
Asthma and Allergies: The shed skin, saliva, and droppings of cockroaches contain allergens that can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions, especially in children. High concentrations of these allergens are frequently found in multi-unit housing.
Contamination of Surfaces: By crawling over dirty areas such as garbage and sewage, cockroaches can spread pathogens to food preparation surfaces, plates, and utensils.
Skin Irritation: The spines on a cockroach's legs can cause minor scratches, and their habit of chewing on dead skin can lead to irritation and infection around eyes and mouths.

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