Spring allergy symptoms are in full swing for many people, but what you may not know is that cockroaches can be a root cause of allergy and asthma symptoms. Often when people are experiencing allergy and asthma symptoms, they chalk it up to the time of year without considering that their stuffy nose and itchy eyes could be triggered by cockroaches in their home. That’s due to a protein cockroaches store on their bodies and in their saliva and fecal matter. Cockroaches can cause children to develop lifelong asthma, and can also spread 33 kinds of bacteria, including salmonella and E. coli.
As Natasha explains in this Great Day segment on WFSB, this makes it even more important to maintain excellent sanitation and cleanliness and address any infestations promptly.