Most people would agree that the sight of any sort of bug is both unfriendly and frightening, but did you know that certain bugs are more dangerous than others? In fact, there are some bugs out there that can actually be deadly when they come into contact with humans, pets and other wild animals.
In an effort to help ease your fears about common household pests, and educate you on those that you should watch out for, here are the ten most dangerous pests in the world as reported by TheMysteryWorld.com.
- The Bullet Ant is the largest of the ant species, at about one inch in length. Their bite is 30 times more painful than the sting of a bee and equivalent to a bullet wound, causing 24 hours of painful repercussion.
- The Bot Fly bites its prey, leaving its larvae under the skin. While bot flies are normally found in central and South America, cases have been discovered worldwide due to infected travelers.
- Fleas are tiny disease carriers that are very common across the board. With over 2,000 known species of flea, there are very few places that these blood-sucking bugs cannot be found.
- Fire Ants possess a painful sting which releases venom that makes pain long-lasting and potentially infectious. Of the 285 different species, each attack in large, aggressive groups.
- Kissing Bugs are blood sucking predators that get their name from the tendency to bite the lips of humans while they’re sleeping. Their bite transmits a parasitic disease called “chagas,” which kills 12,000 people every year.
- The Giant Japanese Hornet is the largest of their kind, growing up to 2 inches long and causing about 40 deaths per year. Their venom induces an allergic reaction which deteriorates body tissue at a rapid rate.
- Tsetse Flies pack a deadly punch, feeding off the blood of vertebrates and injecting powerful toxins into their victims with each bite. As a result nearly half a million Africans have lost their lives.
- Killer Bees attack in groups of hundreds of thousands, stinging their victims repeatedly when disturbed. They are known to target the face and eyes of humans and their venom can be fatal.
- Driver Ants travel in packs of up to 22 million, attacking and killing anything that stands in their way. They relentlessly use their strong mandibles to make wounds on unsuspecting victims.
- Mosquitoes are the most dangerous and widespread of them all, causing nearly 1 million deaths per year. While mosquitoes can transmit a wide variety of diseases, malaria is by far the most deadly, with about 500 million cases reported each year.
While many of the insects on this list are traditionally not a problem in the New England area, the number one most dangerous pest is! Mosquitoes can be just as deadly as they are bothersome, which is why it’s important to start thinking about your mosquito control plan sooner rather than later.
Though mosquitoes are not a problem during the winter months, it’s a good idea to schedule your mosquito repellent treatment early on, so make sure you’re prepared when peak season hits!
To get a head start and learn more about our mosquito control options, call 888-649-9919 today.
