Absolutely! Rodents, insects, and other pests are a definite threat to your family. While an itchy bug bite may not seem like a huge issue, health issues as severe as deadly viruses can come from untreated pest problems. Fire ants can cause severe reactions if they bite a person allergic to their venom. Roaches can do more than make your skin crawl: their left-behind "debris" causes asthma attacks, diarrhea, and spread Salmonella. Rodents such as mice have been known to transmit over 30 diseases. Rodents also chew, damaging wood, insulation, and wiring (which can lead to a fire).