Rodents — The Silent Threat Around Homes?

It is not just the nuisance that these pests are capable of causing; there are various diseases that they can cause as well. In Idaho, coming across mice or rats is quite common. Sometimes, these creatures can make it to your place, too. 

If they find any small spaces, such as cracks or openings, they can quickly get in. There can be severe and serious health problems from their infestation. They might seem like they are not going to cause any harm, but they are very capable of doing so.

Furthermore, they can cause a lot of damage and electrical fires, too. Rodents have a habit of gnawing on different objects, and that can lead to structural damage. They need to gnaw in order to keep their teeth in a particular shape and size. 

While rodents might seem like they are not going to cause any harm, in actuality, they can. Thus, their infestation must not be overlooked, and you should pay attention to it. Hemi Pest Control services can use different tools and methods to control their infestation. 

What are the health risks posed by these little creatures?

There are various diseases these pests can cause; let us look at some of them below:

• Leptospirosis:

When the water or soil gets contaminated with their urine, bacteria are released into it. The symptoms can differ widely and can include mild flu or other symptoms. Your kidney can get damaged, too, and you might even experience liver failure. 

If you do not treat this condition, the mortality rate can be significantly reduced. It can come down to 10 percent. Therefore, it is essential that such a condition is detected early on and treated as soon as possible. 

• Salmonella:

It usually happens when food gets contaminated, and you notice droppings from these rodents. Each year, millions of infections are observed in the United States alone. If you consume that contaminated food, you can develop some severe symptoms, which may include fever, diarrhea, etc. 

• Hantavirus:

There are, again, flu-like symptoms in this disease. The issues can be gastrointestinal, or you may also experience abdominal pain. There is an oxygen therapy that can be given to people in order to treat their condition. Medications can also be given to treat the condition. The rate of recovery is quite good, and most of them recover fully. 

What are the means through which diseases can spread?

There are various ways through which the diseases mentioned above can spread to humans. Let us look at some of those ways:

• Bites from rodents:

When these creatures feel threatened, they can bite the person. This can lead to transmission of a disease through their saliva. Thus, be careful when you are around them.

• Consuming contaminated water or food:

Your food items or water can get contaminated if the rodents leave their droppings or urine around them or in them. There have been many cases where people have fallen ill because of such a scenario. If rodents make it to kitchen countertops, they can leave tiny particles around, which can lead to various diseases. 

• Airborne particles can lead to different problems:

If their feces get disturbed or if their urine gets spread, they can leave particles in the air. It can lead to different respiratory issues in humans. 

• They can carry other things:

Rodents can also be seen as vectors as they may carry ticks or fleas in their skin. This can lead to different diseases and increase the risks of causing other problems. 

Exterminators can take care of them!

Contacting the exterminator as soon as you notice their infestation is the best thing you can do for yourself and your family. As discussed, they are pretty much capable of causing different diseases and other problems in humans. You need to make sure that you are keeping your home safe from these pests. Get in touch with a professional and get them out.