The subjectively worst part of having rodents in your St. Peters home is not the damage they do by gnawing through anything they find, though that is definitely frustrating. It is actually the fact that rodents are some of the most disease-ridden pests around. Rats and mice crawl around some truly disgusting places while they search for warm shelter and reliable food sources, and the bacteria from all of these spaces accumulates on their bodies and in their insides. The dangerous pathogens turn into diseases that can be transmitted to humans both directly and indirectly, so any rodent presence in the home is a very risky one.

The specific diseases can vary with the species, but they can all have dangerous health effects if they are not treated immediately. Some of the most common rodent-borne diseases include rat-bite fever, salmonellosis, and hantavirus. These are usually directly transmitted from the rodent, which is when a person is scratched or bitten by a rodent, touches a rodent, or consumes anything touched by rodents. Diseases are indirectly transmitted when a human is bitten by a bloodsucking insect that previously fed on an infected rodent. That’s right: rodents can have their own tiny pests, including fleas and mites. The most common diseases that are indirectly transmitted this way are West Nile virus, plague, and flea-borne typhus. A person who is infected with any disease from a rodent will likely experience a variety of symptoms, including fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, and difficulty breathing. If you or anyone in your home begins to experience these symptoms accompanied by a rodent problem in the home, please seek medical attention immediately.

Any pest presence in your St. Peters home or business is a health risk and a frustrating problem, and rodents are the prime example of this concept. Whether you need rodent prevention or elimination, Pointe Pest Control is always here to serve you. Our highly-trained team is dedicated to keeping you and your family safe from these nasty pests. We guarantee that our clean treatments will get to the root of your rodent issue and prevent any rats or mice from returning to your home in the future. Contact us today for more information on our efficient rodent control services and to learn why our skilled technicians are the most reliable in St. Charles County!