We’ve all dealt with bugs in our homes at one point or another, but there reaches a point where even the most harmless-seeming creatures can pose a threat to your health and safety.

This post will detail some common pests you should watch out for in your home since they may become dangerous if left unmanaged. If you notice an infestation of any of these common pests, it’s best to contact pest control services to have them dealt with professionally.

Mosquitoes

The humble mosquito is one of the most annoying insects to have in your home. However, aside from the ear-piercing sounds in the middle of the night and the itchy spots that come with mosquitoes trapped in your bedroom, they are also known for carrying and spreading certain diseases like malaria and yellow fever. If you’re constantly struggling with these flying bugs, you may need to call for help.

Bed Bugs

Unlike mosquitoes, it’s no secret that bed bugs need to be handled ASAP. While not considered particularly dangerous, a bite can still cause unpleasant symptoms.

A severe allergic reaction to a bed bug could require medication or even a hospital visit, and these creatures multiply and spread quickly, so make sure to deal with them the moment you notice them.

Termites

Creatures eating away at the foundation of your home isn’t something anybody wants to experience. Termites are destructive pests that may not threaten your health but will wreak havoc on the structure of your home.

Finding termites in your home often leads to other harmful developments such as mould problems which can have a detrimental impact on those living with asthma or other respiratory ailments. All in all, monitoring and handling a termite infestation quickly is crucial.

Fleas

If you have pets, you’re probably familiar with fleas since dogs and cats are prone to carrying them. These bugs spread like wildfire, feeding on the blood of both the animals and humans in your household, and can be a pain to get rid of.

They can jump incredibly high and far, and they’re tiny and inconspicuous, making them difficult to detect. Make sure to treat your pets regularly and to thoroughly treat and carefully monitor areas where they tend to breed – carpets, beds, upholstery etc.

Spiders

Lots of people dislike spiders, but there’s a difference between noticing a daddy long legs in your bathroom window and dealing with a severe spider infestation or even just one or two poisonous spiders in your home.

Certain spider species can cause serious illness with a single bite, so if you notice any strange-looking bugs with eight legs, you may want to call in reinforcements.

Flies

Another bug that isn’t typically considered dangerous is the humble house fly. While these insects aren’t poisonous or destructive like some of the others, they can carry and spread bacteria that you don’t want around your home.

Keeping flies out of your kitchen and away from your food is especially important for your health.

Wasps

A creature with a serious stinger is the common wasp. These insects can deliver an excruciating sting if you get too close, and they are known for building their nests right where you like to enjoy a summer evening barbecue.

You must have a wasp’s nest professionally removed since there’s a right and wrong way to do this – and they tend to return to their home if the proper precautions aren’t taken.

Rodents

We all know that rodents aren’t ideal to have in the home. They can chew through your food, furniture and fixtures and carry harmful bacteria, potentially causing serious illness.

Handling one or two rats on your own is manageable. Although, if you’re dealing with an infestation, you’ll want to ensure you have pest control to handle the matter humanely and professionally.

Scorpions

These creatures are less common, but certain areas will experience scorpions in their homes and gardens, which can be dangerous.

They present a similar threat to wasps and bees – a painful sting can be unbearable to deal with, and if you have an allergy, you may face a severe reaction from coming into contact with one of these pests.

Silverfish

Finally, the silverfish is a tiny roach-like critter that may look harmless but can cause serious headaches if they enter your home.

They’re also known for causing damage to your property and belongings by destroying books and other paper, so if you notice an infestation, don’t hesitate to call for help if you can’t deal with them on your own.

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