Bats
Bats in Trinidad and Tobago can pose a few dangers to humans, mainly through the transmission of diseases such as rabies, histoplasmosis, and leptospirosis. Bats are also known to carry ectoparasites such as bat bugs and mites that can infest human dwellings. Vampire bats can transmit rabies to humans and animals through their bites. There […]
Bedbugs
Bedbugs are small insects that feed on human blood. They can cause itchy bites, allergic reactions, and psychological distress. Bedbugs can be brought into your home or hotel by travelling with you or your luggage from an infested place. To prevent bedbugs, you should inspect your bedding and furniture regularly, wash and dry your clothes […]
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed on blood. They can transmit various diseases to humans and animals through their bites. Some of these diseases are potentially hazardous to your health. In Trinidad and Tobago, some of the common mosquito-borne diseases are dengue fever, chikungunya, malaria and yellow fever. These diseases can cause symptoms such […]
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are insects that can infest homes and buildings. They are considered dangerous because they can trigger allergies and asthma, and carry bacteria that can cause diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, cholera and typhoid fever. They can also contaminate food and damage property. In Trinidad and Tobago, some of the common cockroach species are German […]
3 Common Termites
Termites are among the most destructive pests to buildings and wooden structures. Their feeding habits and nesting behaviours make them difficult to detect until significant damage has occurred. This following provides a comprehensive overview of subterranean, drywood, and nasutes termites (the most common in the Caribbean region), their unique characteristics, and the methods used to […]
Rodents
Rodents are small mammals that belong to the order Rodentia. They include rats, mice, squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs and others. Rodents can pose a threat to human health and well-being by spreading diseases through their bites, droppings, urine or saliva. Some of the common diseases caused by rodents are salmonellosis, leptospirosis, rat-bite fever and plague. […]