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Health Risks Carried By Rodents

Many residents of Florida are well aware that the state’s beautiful, yet humid, climate provides more than favorable conditions for rodents and pests to flourish. While some people may view little rats and mice as cute furry critters, a rodent infestation is nothing to smile about. When rats and mice enter your home they can spread disease and in serious cases, these health risks can be fatal. Some common diseases rodents carry include:

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

rat crawling out of a holeHantavirus pulmonary syndrome is among the fatal diseases caused by rodents. Since 1993, there have been more than 500 HPS deaths reported, with children being more susceptible to the disease than adults. While a bite from a mouse can transmit the disease, direct contact with the rodent isn’t necessary for infection. Infection can also be caused by the inhalation of contaminated feces or urine from the rodent.

Rat Bite Fever

Rat bite fever is spread through direct skin contact with a rodent, either through a bite or scratch. This disease can manifest three days to three months following initial contact, with symptoms including chills, fever, vomiting and muscle pain. A rash can appear on the joints and feet of those infected and without proper treatment, long-term damage can occur.

If you’re concerned your Florida home or commercial business could have a rodent infestation, contact Palm Coast Pest Control in Jupiter right away. Our rodent control experts provide free inspections to look for signs of rodent activity and can help identify signs of potential infestation. If our inspection identifies rodent activity, we will help secure and protect your property with innovative rodent exclusion techniques. We also offer a variety of pest control services to eliminate the presence of unwanted pests such as fleas, bedbugs, termites and ticks, among others. Request a free estimate of our services online or give us a call for a direct quote!

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