{"id":1282,"date":"2017-08-03T10:51:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T09:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1282"},"modified":"2017-08-03T14:37:17","modified_gmt":"2017-08-03T13:37:17","slug":"identify-deal-crawling-insect-infestation","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/pest-control\/identify-deal-crawling-insect-infestation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify and Deal with a Crawling Insect Infestation"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you think you have a crawling insect infestation in your home, there are many types of creature it could be. Some kinds of insect infestation are just irritating but others can carry or cause serious diseases.<\/p>\n

Ants<\/strong> are one of the most harmless types of crawling insect you can get in your home. A few species can bite and sting but they don\u2019t transmit diseases. Silverfish<\/strong> are similar \u2013 they feed on paper, carpets and fabrics, which can be annoying but they won\u2019t harm you. Bed bugs<\/strong> also aren\u2019t known to transmit disease but they do bite and feed on blood, which can be irritating and upsetting.<\/p>\n

Other biting insects that are more dangerous include fleas<\/strong> and ticks<\/strong>. Both are usually carried into homes by animals and can transmit a range of bacterial diseases, including Lyme disease. Cockroaches<\/strong> are also dangerous as they produce particles and carry organisms like Salmonella that can lead to allergic reactions and disease. Mites<\/strong> are another pest that can typically cause illnesses like scabies and asthma.<\/p>\n

Signs of a crawling insect infestation<\/h3>\n

Crawling insects tend to thrive where there\u2019s exposed food and warm temperatures. If this sounds like your home, you might have some tiny intruders.<\/p>\n

\"\" Unless you see them in action, it can be hard to tell what kind of crawling insect infestation you have. Most insects hide in small spaces close to the ground, so it\u2019s worth having a look in cupboards and under furniture. You should also keep an eye out for small white eggs in dry areas like carpets and cupboards. This could be a sign that you might have bed bugs or cockroaches.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best way to get rid of a crawling insect infestation?<\/h3>\n

There is a couple of easy things you can do prevent or get rid of a crawling insect infestation:<\/p>\n