This Is Not A Regular Bug And They’re Starting To Pop Up Everywhere. If You See One Do THIS Immediately!
By Timfly
For the most part insects are completely harmless. Maybe they are a little gross, but there is one that you should pay special attention to. They are called the kissing bug or "assassin bug" because they carry a deadly disease which both you and your pet can die from. This bug can cause the spread of a highly hazardous diseases called American Trypanosomiasis.
While it was once fairly rare, the occurrence of parasitic infections of people in South America and the US is on the rise. Over 300,000 people in the US have been infected in the US and in Texas alone, approximately 400 dogs have died as a result of Chagas.
Kissing bugs feed on blood, biting people and animals around the eyes and mouth while they are sleeping. Their feces may contain the deadly parasite and it is during this process that the disease can be transferred. Dogs can also contract Chagas when they eat the bug or if they eat an infected animal’s feces. Early detection the infection is critical but Chagas is also known as the “silent killer” because it may be asymptomatic until a major one appears abruptly.
Regardless, be aware of the possible symptoms:
weakness
poor coordination and confusion
seizures or jerky movements
diarrheah
swollen abdomen
loss of appetite
depression and lethargy
increased heart rate
These symptoms can be quite common to other health problems but if you do notice them, there are specific tests available to detect Chagas. If it is found early enough, it can be successfully treated.
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Also, you can help help reduce the risk of exposure to this bug by doing the following:
keep pets indoors at night since the bugs are nocturnal
remove wood, brush, rock piles, etc. near your house or yard
seal holes, cracks, gaps, etc. in your window screens and storage spaces
keep outdoor dog houses elevated off of the ground
place your outdoor lights away from your house as they attract the bugs
keep your home and yard clean
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