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The Dangers Of Rat Droppings And How To Avoid Them

 

Rats are pesky creatures, not only for their ability to scurry around your home or business but also for the potential health risks they can cause. Rat droppings in particular can be a major source of germs and bacteria, leading to serious illnesses if proper precautions are not taken. Knowing more about rat droppings and how to avoid them is essential if you have an infestation.

What Are Rat Droppings?

Rat droppings are the feces rats leave behind in their nests or on surfaces they frequent. Rat droppings are small, dark pellets with pointed ends, usually measuring up to half an inch. These droppings contain bacteria that could make you sick if ingested or inhaled. In fact, rat droppings have been linked to some of the most serious diseases known to humans, including hantavirus, salmonellosis, and even leptospirosis.

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What Are The Symptoms Of A Rat Dropping Infection?

The symptoms of a rat-dropping infection depend on which disease has been contracted. Hantavirus is a virus that causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Salmonellosis is caused by salmonella bacteria found in rat droppings and presents itself as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after ingestion.

Leptospirosis is caused by a bacterial spirochete found in rats’ urine or feces and results in high fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), headaches, and nausea among other symptoms.

How Can I Avoid Getting Sick From Rat Droppings?

The best way to avoid getting sick from rat droppings is to prevent them from entering your home or business in the first place. This means regularly inspecting your property for signs of rodents like gnaw marks on furniture or walls as well as strange noises coming from attics or crawl spaces at night.

If you do find evidence of rats on your property it’s important that you contact an experienced pest control expert right away so that they can identify where the problem is originating from and put an end to it quickly before any further damage can occur.

Additionally, always wear gloves when cleaning up rodent messes, and wash your hands thoroughly after touching anything that may be contaminated with rodent feces or urine.

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Why Monthly Pest Control Services Are Necessary?

Monthly pest control services are necessary because pests are always a nuisance and can be dangerous to your health and property. Professional pest control companies can help you get rid of any existing infestations, as well as prevent future ones from occurring.

With monthly pest control treatments, the pest control experts will work to identify current problems and apply specialized techniques to eliminate them.

Do Bed Bugs Transmit Diseases?

Yes, bed bugs can transmit diseases and cause serious medical problems. The most common health risks associated with bed bug infestations include skin infections caused by scratching the bites or secondary infections resulting from underlying conditions triggered by their bites. A pest control company will be able to inspect your property for signs of an infestation and implement effective treatments if needed.

What Is The Job Of A Pest Control Specialist?

A Pest Control Specialist is a trained professional who specializes in the extermination, control, and prevention of pests from entering and infesting homes, businesses, lawns, and gardens.

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Attic Pros provides professional quality service to identify and rid homes of rodent infestation. Our team is highly trained and knowledgeable in the pest control industry, with expertise in identifying and eliminating small rodents like rats, mice, and squirrels through a variety of methods. 

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