There isn’t much that can make your skin crawl more than when you find an infestation of pests that have invaded your home. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of different species of small creatures that can each cause their own forms of damage.
So what are these rodents and what do they do? Here are just a few examples of pests worthy of a call to a rodent exterminator company:
- Mice: While some children may keep a few small mice as a household pet, they’re not so cute when they’re infesting your home. Mice can leave small droppings all throughout a house very quickly. This can be a real danger because they can spread disease through their droppings.Because they are so small, mice can go unnoticed and end up leaving droppings where food is stored. Especially because they will likely be looking to steal food. The only slight advantage of this is that pest control professionals will know where to look for signs of them.
- Rats: We’re all well aware of how diseases transmitted from rats were once so dangerous that they were the cause of epidemics such as the Bubonic plague. Fortunately, modern medicine has managed to virtually eliminate some of the diseases transmitted through rats (and their fleas), but there are many bacteria they spread that are still extremely dangerous.However, this is not the only risk that these rodents present. Their nests can be large, often requiring that they make more room in dark spaces by chewing through wood. If large enough, a nest could actually compromise the structural integrity of a home if not eradicated by rodent exterminator services quickly enough.
- Cockroaches: Even though Cockroaches may not technically be rodents, the similar dangers that these pests present is worth mentioning. These sturdy little creatures are renowned for their ability to survive harsh conditions. There is a reason they’re rumored to be the only organism able to survive a nuclear fallout.These pests are so tenacious that they can survive one month without food and are actually able to live a week without a head. And that’s only because they can’t drink water without a mouth. Similar to rodents, they often carry nasty bacteria that can easily cause illness in people. Strangely enough, they can also cause people to develop allergies to them, particularly in younger children.
Many people automatically think of insects when they hear the word infestation. It’s understandable considering that pests such as termites can cause up to $3,000 in repairs, or that bed bugs can lay one to five eggs everyday — around 500 in a lifetime — all crawling throughout a mattress. However, they are only half the problem.
Regardless of where you live, no one is completely safe from these pests. Call 1-877-662-8449 immediately after finding an infestation to prevent any further damage or danger. You can also fill out the form at this link for a free pest inspection.
