It’s back to school season. You’re picking up supplies. You’re prepping the backpacks. You’re buying the new clothes. You are also likely preparing for a year where your kids get every illness known to humankind, including a few **mystery illnesses** that were probably created in the germ put that is your child’s school system.

Kids get sick all the time. The last thing you want to do is create an environment where they are at risk for worsening symptoms, additional allergens, and more days of discomfort. But what many people do not realize is that pests can cause all of these issues and more, so if you’re not currently with a pest control company in Gainesville or most of Northern Virginia, contact ExtermPRO today.

How is Pest Control a “Back to School Issue?”

Pest control is, of course, a year round issue. Pests are easier to control when they are prevented, and prevention needs to happen all year.

Still, many people forget why pest control is so important. They know that they want to prevent stings, bites, and property damage. But one of the issues that pests also bring with them is allergies and illness.

Different pests create different environmental challenges:

• Cockroaches – Roaches affect air quality, as they create allergens that can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms and cause unnecessary coughing.
• Flies and Ants – Flies, especially, but also ants as well can be covered in bacteria and germs that they on their skin and spread to food.
• Rats/Rodents – Rats and rodents can, quite literally, spread the plague or leave illnesses and bacteria behind that can get humans sick.

We know about black widow bites, of course, and we’ve often about the many ways mosquitoes can spread disease, but we often forget that some pests – like roaches – can lead to ongoing, frequent discomforts – issues that can affect your child’s ability to perform in school, make illnesses feel worse, and much more.

We also do not want pests to be bothering your children when they are supposed to be doing homework or sleeping, nor do we want them to be a stressor for you when you’re trying to manage your household.

Back to School Season and Pest Control

Overall, it’s important to remember that pests are not just a nuisance, nor are their effects only limited to issues like biting and stinging. It’s very important to remember that pests of all kids can have an impact on your child’s health and wellness, and since back to school season already means that your child is at greater risk for illness, it is especially important to consider partnering with a pest control company ready to help.

Call ExtermPRO today for more information, or to schedule your back to school pest treatment.