Total pesticide industry –$37 Billion –$7 Billion: Annual global market for non-agricultural pesticides –4% Anticipated annual growth rate US home & garden insecticide category –$1.4 Billion –2-4% estimated growth rate The market for electronic pest control products is gaining momentum as consumers search for environmentally safe alternatives to pesticides, poisons and traps. Estimates are that the U.S. electronic pest control market will grow % annually over the next three years. Pest Control Market Overview

Mice and Rodents Are Mice Really All That Bad? In short, yes. In addition to the mess they make and the dirt they leave behind, mice carry diseases like hantavirus. They can also carry fleas which carry disease (like plague), and they can cause allergic reactions in some people. Mice are also prolific breeders, so what starts as a small problem can quickly become an out of control situation. Source: Why use Pest Repellers?

What about roaches? Cockroaches may become pests in homes, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and virtually any structure that has food preparation or storage areas. They contaminate food and eating utensils, destroy fabric and paper products, and impart stains and unpleasant odors to surfaces they contact. Cockroaches (especially the American cockroach, which comes into contact with human excrement in sewers or with pet droppings) may transmit bacteria that cause food poisoning (Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp.). German cockroaches are believed to be capable of transmitting disease- causing organisms such as Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., hepatitis virus, and coliform bacteria. They also have been implicated in the spread of typhoid and dysentery. Some people, especially those with asthma, are sensitive to the allergens produced by these cockroaches. However, a major concern with cockroaches is that people are repulsed when they find cockroaches in their homes and kitchens. Why use Pest Repellers?

Roaches and Childhood Asthma Cockroaches are the peskiest pests for kids with asthma, says the study by Web MD. Keeping your home clean and clear of roaches can help, no matter where you live. "These data confirm that cockroach allergen is the primary contributor to childhood asthma in inner-city home environments," says Kenneth Olden, PhD, in a news release. Olden directs the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Why use Pest Repellers?