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5 Ways Dirty Rodents Can
Threaten Your Health
Rats, mice, and other rodents can be frightening and dangerous pests to have around your home or business. Not only do they chew through wires that can cause fires, but they also harbor dangerous diseases that can make you and your family sick.
These 5 ways rodents can threaten your health give you the information you need to protect yourself from these hazards as well as tips on how to find a good rodent control company in your area that will treat the problem effectively.
House Mice
The rodents most people are familiar with are often called house mice (Mus musculus). These common pests can live practically anywhere, but prefer warm areas with easy access to food and water. Mice spread illnesses through their feces, urine and saliva. The parasites they carry can make you sick, or your pets
Roof Rats
Roof rats, commonly known as black rats, are one of three types of rat found in North America. Black rats are slightly smaller than Norway rats, with a slender build and longer tail. The rodent’s dark fur gives it its name, but it can be light gray to yellowish brown. Roof rats love to live in attics or garages where there is protection from rain and snow; they build nests out of anything soft and fluffy such as insulation, clothing, rags and paper products.
Norway Rats
The Norway rat is the largest and most common rat in the United States. They tend to nest near humans, so if you’re seeing rats in your home, you can be sure that they’re not coming from far away. And because these rats are so large and so close to people, they can spread disease easily.
Ticks and fleas
The most common rodents in residential areas are rats and mice. But these pesky critters aren’t limited to urban dwellings—they can find their way into rural homes, too. If you’re a fan of animals, maybe you don’t mind sharing your home with cute furry creatures like squirrels, birds and rabbits. But rodent control is an issue that affects humans directly by exposing them to disease-causing germs, dangerous chemicals and possible damage to personal property.
Disease-carrying pests
Rats and mice often come out at night, when they’re not as easily seen. That’s one reason it’s so easy to overlook them—until they start chewing through wires or make a nest under your bed or in your attic. Aside from disease-carrying pests, rodents also cause damage by gnawing on wood and causing structural damage to homes.
"Monkeypox is most likely to leap to people from rodents. There are some 2,000 species of rodents worldwide, composing 40 percent of all mammalian species."
Signs of Rodent Infestation
According to the EPA you may never see a mouse or rat unless an infestation is severe. Look for signs of rat or mouse infestation:
- Rodent droppings around food packages, in drawers or cupboards, and under the sink.
- Nesting material such as shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter.
- Signs of chewing on food packaging.
- Holes chewed through walls and floors that create entry points into the home.
- Stale smells coming from hidden areas.