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There are a lot of household pests and many homeowners concern themselves with it. Although not all household pests are harmful, they are an annoyance and most people wouldn’t enjoy the idea of having pests in their home. Still, this doesn’t change the fact that there are pests that pose dangers. They can be dangerous to our health or dangerous to our belongings or the house itself. Let’s talk about the 2 pests that bring the most danger to us.

Termites

Termites are interesting creatures. Termites may not pose danger to humans but they definitely pose danger to homes and infrastructures. Although termites have mandibles and can sting, they rarely attack people. They also don’t spread germs. What they can do is eat wood and plant base materials and reduce homes and buildings in to rubble.

Good thing termites are not very voracious. However, the problem with termites is the fact that a single colony contains thousands of individuals. Thus, they can still consume a lot of wood in a short amount of time. This will give you no other choice but to rely on pest control Orange.

Mice and Rats

Rats and mice are dangerous creatures. These rodents can easily get into our homes because of their physical abilities. They are silent, can climb easily and easily fit in anywhere. Inside our house, these rodents will chew anything - wires, cement, cardboards, wood, rugs, carpets, etc. This would cause damage to our belongings and cause hazards that would endanger our home and the people who live in it.

Most of all, these rodents are huge risks to health. Mice and rats are filthy. They carry germs that can cause various sicknesses.