Safe Control of Pest and Pet Asthma Triggers

Asthma remains a substantial public health problem. Collecting environmental history and educating patients about asthma triggers are crucial for influencing asthma morbidity. Failure to educate patients and families about avoiding asthma triggers is a predictor of preventable hospitalization for asthma. This review of control measures focuses on common pests, such as cockroaches, dust mites, and rodents, and warm-blooded pets. Emphasis is placed on control through itegrated pest management, an environmentally sensitive approach that uses knowledge about the life cycles and habits of pests to eliminate them.