In today’s world, it’s hard to imagine what life was like before modern pest control was available. What if everyday cockroaches and termites were allowed to multiply freely, feed on our homes, and munch on our vegetable gardens? How awful would it be if bedbugs were our cuddle buddies every night? Here’s a taste of what a world without pest control would be like.
Consequences of Not Controlling Insects
• More people would get sick. Bubonic plague, also known as the Plague of Justinian, killed millions of people during the sixth century. The spread of this disease is blamed on rats, but technically it was spread by bites from fleas who fed on infected rats. Whether you want to blame the plague on rats or on fleas, both problems are managed through routine pest control.
• In a world where mosquitoes are uncontrolled, you’d find it difficult to have an outdoor barbeque without getting covered in itchy bites; but that’s only a minor problem. Mosquitoes have been detested throughout history because they carry many potentially fatal diseases including dengue fever, malaria, West Nile virus, arboviral encephalitis and yellow fever. Your pets aren’t safe from mosquitoes either; they can transmit deadly heartworm larvae. Pest control prevents most cases of transmission, which is why you rarely hear of Americans having malaria unless they’ve traveled overseas. In fact, 90% of malaria cases occur in areas of the world that don’t have the benefit of pest control.
• Typhus is another scary disease carried by pests. You can blame fleas and lice for this one. Untreated, up to 60% of people who contract typhus will die.
• Although bees are beneficial, they can be deadly to those who are allergic to them, and killer bees are aggressive and dangerous to everyone. Pest control minimizes your chances of becoming a bee’s next victim.
• Without pest control, there would be more hunger across the world. Crop yields would be smaller, and less food would be available for export.
• Can you imagine having to live with thousands of roaches spreading bacteria and feces all over your home because you didn’t have any way to eliminate them?
• With no termite control, your home’s structural integrity is never safe.
ABC Home & Commercial Services Has You Covered
ABC Home & Commercial Services has been ridding Central Texas homes and businesses of troublesome insects and other pests for 60 years. We provide both interior and exterior coverage as well as plans that fit your budget. If you have a problem between scheduled visits, just give us a call, and we’ll send a specialist to assess your needs and provide additional treatment. You don’t have to experience the horrors of bugs gone wild. To keep your world free of pests, contact us to schedule service today.