May 9, 2014 | Pest Management Professional
FAIRFAX, VA—More than nine out of 10 allergists surveyed (97 percent) believe a pest-free home is an important step in preventing asthma and allergy symptoms, according to a recent survey conducted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) supported by a grant from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). The survey was conducted among medical professionals at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) in March 2014 in San Diego. The findings are being released as part of May being National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, to remind homeowners that many pest-related asthma and allergy triggers can be avoided by practicing simple prevention measures. [...]