If you suspect a rodent infestation in your home, it’s extremely important to call a rodent removal West Palm Beach service provider as soon as possible. If you won’t let the professionals deal with these pests, it will only be a matter of time before they breed to uncountable numbers. When this happens, you make yourself and your family vulnerable to possible dangers that these unwelcome houseguests may cause. Here’s how rodents can wreak havoc in your home:
Did you know that a rat’s two front teeth can grow as much as 5.5 inches each year? In an attempt to control this, rats often gnaw on cement, wood, brick, pipes, and small animals. If you have rats inside your home, don’t be surprised to see damaged wooden equipment, issues with your pipe system, and cracks or dents on your ceilings or walls.
Infected rodent bites can transmit diseases that include Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) that can leave a person with long-term ocular and neurologic defects. They can also cause viral hemorrhagic fever which can seriously affect the body’s organs. Moreover, a rodent’s bite can lead to a severe type of leptospirosis called Weil’s Disease. Another disease that can be transmitted from a rat bite is called Q fever which leads to the damage of the body’s vital organs.
Inhaling air that’scontaminated by rat urine, droppings, or shed hair can cause a deadly lunginfection called Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, LCM, and hemorrhagic fever.
Leaving rodent infestations can compromise the safety of your family. If not dealt properly, these pests could ruin your house and make you sick. You’ll need the help of an experienced rodent removal West Palm Beach service provider to keep your home rodent-free. Contact O’Hara Pest Control to schedule an inspection today!