You are alluding to a "War of the Worlds" scenario but in reverse.Pigeon wrote:
I wish they would not bring their virus pets with them.
Earth's pathogens ended up killing off the alien invaders in that story but it appears nothing stops humanoids from bringing pathogens here.
This can be the #1 argument on why they wouldn't physically step foot, or why they may use funky suits. But that would also assume that they could figure out star travel but couldn't figure out nano-tech to protect their immune system.