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5 Ways Dirty Rodents Can Threaten Your Health

Corey Williams — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:08:40 +0000

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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."

Scientists Zero In on Origins of the Monkeypox Outbreak, New York Times

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.

We offer a non-toxic solution, specially designed to fight rodents in your area.

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Summertime Pests: How to Keep Mosquitos at Bay

Corey Williams — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:55:20 +0000

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Summertime Pests:
How to Keep Mosquitos at Bay

Mosquitos are definitely one of the top summertime pests, especially if you have kids who are still young enough to get pretty bad mosquito bites that itch for days. As an adult, you might just be able to swat at mosquitos and try to keep their stingers from sinking in too deep, but your kids probably can’t do that yet, which means they’re going to scream if they get bitten. Here are some tips on how to keep mosquitos at bay when your family spends lots of time outdoors this summer.

Prevent bites with repellent

Start with repellent. This is your first line of defense against mosquito bites, so use a repellent that contains either DEET or picaridin. It’s important to remember that mosquitoes like to hang out near shady spots on your property and near standing water, which is why using both repellent and barrier methods can be even more effective.

* Read the 7 myths and facts about Deet

Repel Mosquitos with plants

Planting plants in your backyard that will repel mosquitos is a great way to keep mosquitoes from enjoying your backyard as much as you do. Chrysanthemums, for example, are known to repel mosquitos and other pests that come looking for a bite! As summer winds down and we look forward towards fall and winter, it’s a good idea to stock up on supplies that will help keep mosquitoes at bay all season long.

What Plants Repel Mosquitos

Marigolds

Marigolds, an easy-to-grow annual flower, emit a smell that deters mosquitoes.

Rosemary

Rosemary’s woody smell can keep mosquitoes as well as cabbage moths and carrot flies away.

Lavender

The Lavender oil from the plant can hinder a mosquito’s ability to smell.

Basil

Basil is another plant that can be used as a pest repellent. The strong smell the basil leaves give off can keep pests at bay.

Use a light trap or bug zapper

If you find yourself not able to stand mosquitos any longer, consider a light trap in your backyard. These traps attract bugs with a light and then kill them using CO2 or heat. Light traps are a great option for mosquitos because they use no chemicals. If you have small children, pets, or gardens nearby, however, be careful – light traps can attract insects and other pests as well!

Professional Mosquito Control

Mosquito Bits – According to pest control companies in your area, professional mosquito control is key. An army of mosquitos can ruin any summer backyard party or barbecue—especially in areas where Zika virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses are a concern. The number one way to battle mosquitos? Professional mosquito control.

We offer a non-toxic solution, specially designed to fight mosquitos in your area.

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Insects and Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

Corey Williams — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:26:16 +0000

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Insects and Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

If you live in the United States, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about monkeypox in the news lately—especially if you’re part of the small number of people who have contracted the illness since its reemergence recently.

What is Monkeypox?
Like many other diseases, monkeypox can be found in insects. A person might get monkeypox from handling an insect or item that has monkeypox on it. Symptoms of insect-borne illnesses are commonly similar to flu symptoms including fever, headache, weakness, aches and pains, chills, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. The incubation period for most illnesses is 1–3 days but might be up to 6 days with more serious infections such as plague or typhoid.

Can Mosquitoes be a potential carrier of Monkeypox?

Although there is no scientific evidence of mosquitoes as a potential vector. The symptoms of mosquito bites look much like other insect bites, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. So even if you don’t think you have monkeypox, seeing a doctor can help eliminate any doubts. If you know that you have been bitten by a mosquito, visit your doctor immediately.

Can Ticks be a potential carrier of Monkeypox?

Any creature that can pass disease from one organism to another is considered a vector, but ticks are particularly effective at passing along primate poxviruses. Ticks are vectors of multiple illnesses in humans; according to Columbia University’s Center for Infection and Immunity, some of these include:

The CDC reports that tick-borne diseases have increased dramatically over recent years—and it’s believed that climate change may be contributing to their spread. So if you live in an area where ticks are prevalent, it might be worth your while to familiarize yourself with symptoms of tick-borne illness so you can seek treatment as soon as possible if you contract something like monkeypox or Lyme disease.

Can Bedbugs, Mites, and Fleas be a potential carrier of Monkeypox?

While there is no evidence that bedbugs can transmit monkeypox, they are a common vector for other diseases. Bedbugs transmit chagas disease, which affects 7 million people in Latin America. They also carry pathogens that cause plague (mostly deadly when transmitted through fleabites) and typhus (which can be spread through bites or by contact with infected animals). In addition, bedbugs can serve as an incubator for parasitic mites.

Keep in mind that pest control is an important tool in helping prevent monkeypox, as well as other diseases carried by insects. Be sure to take every precaution you can when traveling (especially if you’re going out of state), but be sure that your home or business has a pest-control plan in place.

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Contact All N1 Pest Control Management to get rid of any infestation.

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