Rodent infestation is a natural phenomenon for households in general and many ignore this as a routine event. What they do not know is what the infestation can cause for the household. It is well known truth that rats and mice steal food from kitchen and storage and also live in concealed places like false ceiling or under the floor boards. What they do not know is the diseases that are capable of spreading among inhabitants. Here we talk about 6 dreadful diseases that rodents are responsible for spreading among family members. In the meanwhile you should call BBPP the most efficient mice control Vaughan if you are already grappling with an infestation.
6 dreaded diseases spread by rodents
These diseases are jointly spread by rats, mice and the parasites like fleas, mites and ticks they travel with.
- HANTAVIRUS
This disease is mainly transferred to human through white-footed mice, rice rat and cotton rat and Hantavirus has life threatening potential and no specific vaccines or treatment has been found to treat it. Hantavirus infection will show symptoms like fever, muscle ache, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
- LCMV (LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS VIRUS)
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis is mostly spread by your common little house mouse. It occurs in two stages usually. The first stage shows symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite and muscle ache. Second stage is vital as it will show neurological disorders which would include encephalitis, meningitis or meningoencephalitis.
- PLAGUE
Plague was the most dreaded disease that killed millions in the middle age and it wiped out several human settlements in Europe. Even now it may be hiding behind floorboards or behind walls. It is only a flea bite away and it is known in three forms namely Bubonic, Septicemic, and Pneumonic and they are caused by the same bacterium. Plague was described by the levels it has reached in a human body and they are blood system, immune system and lungs. Proper antibiotic treatment should be given to prevent death.
- SALMONELLA
This virus is found in the digested system of rodents and handling their waste or eating food contaminated by rodents can be a risk. Symptoms of the disease include fever, chills, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
- RAT BITE FEVER
You can contact rat bite fever by handling an infected rodent or by rat or mice bite. You can even contract this disease even by consuming the bacterium in some kind of form. Symptoms of the fever would include fever, headaches, rash, muscle pain and vomiting.
- TULAREMIA
Tularemia is often discovered in rats, mice and rabbits as they are vulnerable to the bacteria. An infected tick or mite living inside the fur of the rodent can cause the disease if you handle the rodent. This is widespread in North America and will need proper antibiotics to treat. Fever is the most common symptom associated with the disease.
If you have rodent infestation in your house you are in danger of contracting the above said diseases. It is crucial for your family to prevent these diseases from spreading among members so call BBPP, most experienced pest control Vaughan and for nearby towns and get rid of the rodents. You can contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or by email to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.