Why Cockroaches Are A Disgusting And Dangerous Pest In New York Homes
Where do we begin? There are so many ways cockroaches can make us sick that it’s hard to pick a place to start. We can't start from the least to the worst because it isn't that cut and dry. There are some ways cockroaches make us sick that will lead to nothing more than a stomach ache one time and will have us rushing to the hospital the next. So here are, in no particular order, the many ways cockroaches can be dangerous when they invade our New York homes!
Cockroaches & Bacteria
The link between cockroaches and the spread of bacteria is strong. Studies link these pests to more than 33 different kinds of bacteria. But, while this number is somewhat startling, it doesn't even scratch the surface of the threat cockroaches pose to us. Of those 33 kinds of bacteria, one of them is salmonella, and there are over 2,000 strains of the salmonella bacteria. That's a lot of bacteria!
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Cockroaches & Parasites
While some bacteria behave like parasites when they get into the human body, there is a distinction between bacteria and parasites. While bacteria can live outside of a host, parasites cannot. So, when we talk about parasites, we're usually referring to parasitic worms such as hookworm, roundworm, and tapeworm. Cockroaches are known to spread at least six different parasitic worms to humans. The contraction of these parasitic worms happens when cockroach feces are touched or consumed. This might sound disgusting, but it is possible to consume cockroach feces by accident, especially if you have cockroaches climbing around in your stored food items without you knowing. Contracting these parasites can lead to serious stomach issues and other problems.
Cockroaches & Human Pathogens
There are at least seven human pathogens believed to be transmittable by cockroaches, one of which is the virus that causes polio. While the link between cockroaches and human diseases is still lacking, there is strong reason to believe that roaches should be considered when determining illness vectors.
