Like other types of pests, termites are known as destructive pests. These pests are also very good at hiding and their presence is often invisible, so the help of termite extermination services is needed to get rid of them. Because, this exterminator service is able to solve the termite problem completely in a safe way.
However, apart from being destructive, did you know that termites can also be harmful to human health? Naturally, termites will look for stable food sources such as wood for food. For this reason, it is not surprising that termites are often found in furniture made of wood, especially if the home area is humid. Although termites do not hurt humans, indirectly there are some risks and dangers that can occur to you when termites run rampant at home.
- Termite stings and bites
Actually, termites are not a type of insect that bites or stings. It's just that when the worker termite caste in their colony feels threatened or attacked, termites can sting or bite. Although termite bites are not deadly, they can still cause itching, swelling and a burning sensation on the skin. To make matters worse, the sensation of a termite bite can be even more painful if you have allergies.
- Triggers allergic reactions and asthma
In large numbers, termites cause a buildup of dust and other particles that can be released into the air and spread throughout the house through air conditioning.
This air pollution in the house is certainly dangerous, especially if there are members of your family who have asthma or allergies in the respiratory tract. Not only that, but termite feces and saliva (yes, termites can produce saliva too!) can also trigger allergic reactions, especially in people with sensitive immune systems or other immune system problems.
- Triggers contact dermatitis or other allergic reactions in the skin
Termite colonies can lead to the appearance of pellets, which are piles of dirt that look like sawdust at first glance. For those of you who have problems with termite infestation at home, this is a common sight, right? However, of course, the pellets are different from sawdust. Because if touched by the skin, the skin can show signs of allergies such as contact dermatitis.
- Spreading mold spores
There are several types of fungi that grow in dark places where termites live. When termites bite into the wood where the fungi live, the fungal spores are dispersed and can be carried through the air. As a result, the spores can also be inhaled by humans or stick to the skin. The effects of spreading mold spores include headaches, migraines, coughing, sore throat, burning and burning eyes, and nasal congestion. And if inhaled by people with asthma, the spores can develop a condition called bronchopulmonary aspergilloma.
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