Pests are a natural part of living in the big city. However, as parts of the U.S. start to warm as spring and summer approach , many cities may continue to see an increase in the annoying little critters.
A report from the National Pest Management Association recently revealed that cities in states such as Massachusetts , Florida and Colorado are expected to see an increase in pests like ticks, mosquitoes, and rodents as temperatures begin to climb. The association’s forecast reportedly seeks to raise awareness about the “health threats pests pose nationwide, and indicate the U.S. cities most at risk for seeing a surge in disease-spreading pests.”
“While we can’t control the weather’s impact on pest activity, we can take proactive steps to prepare for what’s to come,” said Jim Fredericks, senior vice president of public affairs for the association. In addition to putting the named states on notice , the forecast also allegedly serves as a warning to Florida.
The statement reported that, due to Florida’s warm and humid climate, disease-carrying pests will be able to thrive year-round in the state. “Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and rodents pose serious health risks,” said Jorge Parada, medical advisor for the association. “They can spread dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Salmonella, plague, and hantavirus, and even trigger asthma and allergies.”…