Effects of Pests in the Home

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Let us finish up our discussion on Pests with the Effects they have in the home.

 

EFFECTS OF PEST IN THE HOME

As earlier learnt in the previous class, household pests are harmful insects and animals. They are dangerous to health. They often carry diseases. They are commonly found in dirty houses and surroundings.

The following are the effects of pests in the home:

• They are harmful to man and his environment
• They carry disease that cause infections
• They eat and damage food and article in the home
• Rats and rodents can cause Lassa fever.
• They can cause damage to one’s home.
• They can pose serious health problems to an individual e.g. Lassa fever.

 

Proper Ways of Cleaning the House

• Open windows to allow ventilation
• Remove cobwebs
• Sweep the cupboard, shelves, wardrobe etc.
• Sweep the floor regularly
• Dusting the house and house hold furniture
• Cut bushes around you.

 

QUIZ          

1. Write ten house hold pest you know.
2. List five breeding places of house hold pests.
3. List three ways house hold pest can be destroyed.

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