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# Health Problems That Can Be Caused By The Presence Of Cockroaches In The House

Finding cockroaches roaming around in the house makes most people disgusted. Sometimes you may need a cockroach exterminator service so that the insects are completely gone from the…

By the ETOS Technical Team Updated August 22, 2024

Finding cockroaches roaming around in the house makes most people disgusted. Sometimes you may need a **cockroach exterminator service** so that the insects are completely gone from the house. By using this service, the house can be clean again from cockroach interference without having a negative impact on you or the people at home. Because, the cleaning process is carried out professionally and uses safe materials and tools.

Indeed, cockroaches are not animals that can be ignored especially if their numbers are out of control. Although based on a number of studies, cockroaches do not directly cause health problems, there are dangers that lurk when these insects are left unchecked, including:

**Spreads disease bacteria**

Cockroaches are insects that carry disease bacteria. Their transmission is different from other insects. Because, they will pick up, then move the pathogen to places that are in contact with humans and animals. Some of the disease bacteria that cockroaches often carry include Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and E.coli which can trigger vomiting and diarrhea.

**Triggers disturbances in the digestive system**

Did you know that cockroach saliva is quite dangerous to human health? The ability of this insect to carry around 33 bacteria has the potential to trigger dangerous diseases, including those that attack the digestive system. One of the bacteria carried by cockroaches is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacteria is one of the causes of diseases such as urinary tract infections to blood poisoning (sepsis).

**Causes allergies to asthma**

Apart from saliva, other parts of the cockroach such as feces and detachable limbs can potentially cause allergies to asthma. If your allergies have recurred or worsened recently, there is no harm in calling a cockroach exterminator service to deal with the insects.

Just like dust-induced allergies, allergens from cockroaches will cause an allergic immune reaction. Long-term exposure will then aggravate asthma.

**Irritating to the skin**

Cockroaches will not bite humans if they are not disturbed. But when they do, the bites from these insects will cause irritation to the skin. Some The sign that you will feel is swelling of the bitten area until a red bump appears.

Although not harmful, irritation caused by cockroaches should be treated immediately. To do this, clean the bite with soap, apply an ice pack, and apply an antihistamine cream.

**Resulting in food poisoning**

The ability of cockroaches to adapt to a number of ecosystems means that they often come into contact with various wastes. From dead plants and animals, feces, to, to various types of feces. This is what makes it considered as one of the carriers of harmful bacteria. Bacteria exposed in dishes or cutlery will enter the digestive system. Then in severe cases will result in food poisoning.

Those of you who don't want to experience the risks above should take quick action when you realize there are many roaming around at home. The trick is to call a **cockroach exterminator service** that is certainly ready to help deal with insects until they are completely finished.

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