Cockroaches And Asthma

COCKROACHES AND ASTHMA

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Cockroaches and Asthma

Droppings or body parts of cockroaches and other pests can trigger asthma.

Certain proteins, called allergens, are found in cockroach feces and saliva and can cause allergic reactions, or trigger asthma symptoms.

Cockroaches are commonly found in crowded cities and the southern regions of the United States. Cockroach allergens also play a significant role in asthma in many inner-city areas, often striking the poor and minority groups.

Actions You Can Take

An important key to pest control is to eliminate those places in your home where pests tend to hide.

Keep exposed areas free of food and water.

But aware that the pesticides you spray to prevent cockroaches are toxic and may harm people too. Try to use pest management methods that are low risk.

Tips to prevent pests:

* Do not leave food or garbage out.

* Store food in airtight containers.

* Clean all food crumbs or spilled liquids immediately.

* Wash dishes as soon as you are done using them.

* Keep counters, sinks, tables and floors clean and clear of clutter.

* Repair plumbing leaks and other moisture problems.

* Seal cracks or openings around or inside cabinets.

* Remove piles of newspapers, boxes, and other likely hiding places for pests from your home.

* Store trash in containers with lids that close securely, and remove trash daily.

* Use poison baits, boric acid or traps first before using pesticide sprays.

If sprays are used:

* Limit the spray to the infested area.

* Do not spray where food is prepared or stored, or where young children play, crawl or sleep.

* Follow instructions on the label.

* Make sure there is plenty of fresh air when you spray and immediately after.

* People with asthma should be out of the room while spraying.

* After spraying, the room should be thoroughly ventilated and aired out.

The following video clip focuses on Mid-City CAN (www.midcitycan.org), a community collaborative in San Diego.

Residents have implemented a community based initiative to address the high rates of asthma in the City Heights area, triggered by the presence of mold and cockroaches in rental housing. (News report courtesy of KGTV Channel 10).

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