You already know that a rodent problem in your home is undesirable. What you may not know is that an infestation is actually a danger to the health of everyone living in your home.
The reasons behind the health concern
Rats, mice, and other rodents usually stay away from humans as much as possible once they infest your home, They can still transmit disease, though. They leave their droppings and urine all over your home, and they can contaminate your food and even run across your countertops where you’re preparing food. Those actions alone put you at risk for several different conditions. One is LCMV, which is a virus transmitted through both the urine and saliva of rats. Another is salmonellosis, which occurs when someone consumes either food or water contaminated by rat feces. People who inhale infected rodent urine or droppings could also be exposed to hantavirus, which is a potentially life-threatening condition.
They bring more pests
The other reason behind the health concern is the fact that rodents come with other pests. Fleas and ticks often live on rodents’ bodies, and with those pests come other diseases. Bubonic plague is spread by the bites of fleas that live on infected rodents, causing fever, headache and even death if left untreated. Ticks can also live on mice, which means you could encounter tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.
Call Slug-A-Bug
A rodent infestation can mean serious health problems for you and your family, making rodent removal an absolute must. To learn more about how we can get rid of rodents in your home, contact us today at (321) 259-7844.