Rodents are vile creatures to find within your Chesterfield home or business. Not only are they considerably larger than any insect or spider we find here, they are also destructive in every possible way. Rats and mice have open-rooted teeth, which means they need to constantly gnaw on objects to prevent them from growing too long and stopping the rodent from being able to eat. Their front teeth are strong enough to chew through just about any household material, such as wood, fabric, walls, wallpaper, plastic, flooring, soft vinyl, aluminum, and wiring. This last object is the riskiest one – though it is frustrating to find holes in any of your belongings – as it can lead to much scarier problems. Any chewed electrical wiring has the potential to have electricity spark across the new gap and start a fire. Considering this exact scenario is the cause of about 20% of undetermined house fires every year, it is crucial to keep rodents out of your home all year long.

Perhaps even more worrisome than ruined furniture and wiring are the hidden dangers that rodents carry everywhere they go: diseases. These disgusting pests carry countless harmful pathogens and contagious diseases because of their typical vile habitats. When rodents are not busy invading our homes, they can often be found in trash cans, garbage dumps, sewers, and gutters. The bacteria from these areas gradually accumulates on a rodent’s body and can develop into transmittable diseases. Some of the most common include plague, salmonellosis, rat-bite fever, and hantavirus. Rats and mice can even carry pests of their own, which could then be transmitted to humans and pets. Fleas, tapeworms, and pinworms are just a few of the pests that rodents can carry. Once the rodents invade your home, these tiny pests will not be content to just stay on their original hosts, thus causing you even more problems. 

Rodent infestations are not just another nuisance you have to handle on your own as a homeowner. These pests can cause major problems for you and your family, which is why Pointe Pest Control is dedicated to protecting your space from these nasty creatures. Our highly-trained technicians use a combination of thorough inspections and clean, efficient treatments to eliminate every Chesterfield rodent problem. Contact us to learn more about our productive rodent control services today!