Most people are not aware that rodents can infect them with deadly diseases without coming in contact with you physically. Most rodent species like mice and rats are capable of infecting you through third party carrier such as fleas, mites and ticks. These are actually parasites that live inside the fur coat of the rodents and feed on their blood. If the parasite is infected then it is obvious that mice will get infected and vice versa. Another medium they can spread diseases is through their droppings, urine, saliva and hair etc. If you handle an infected mouse without protection you are sure to get infected. Mice droppings, urine etc get dried overtime and become dust particles. Dust particles get airborne and if you inhale the air you will be infected beyond doubt. Under these circumstances it is advised that you approach mice cautiously and take all the precautions you need to avoid contact with their body. If you have mice infestation at home you should call BBPP, most professional mice control services King City and get rid of them neatly.
Mice can spread the following diseases
- Hantavirus
- Salmonella
- Rat-bite-fever
- LCMV
- Plague
The above mentioned diseases are highly dangerous and can cause death. They actually damage the functioning of vital organs and systems such as respiratory or cardio vascular systems. They can also damage your digestive tract and subject you to extreme dehydration. If you contract any of the above it is vital for you to reach a hospital nearby and get admitted for emergency treatment.
Take precautions
If you have mice infestation you should be careful about how you handle them. When people spot a mouse in home they usually ignore, but when their activities become more, they try to drive them away or kill them using traps. If you are using traps to capture them you will obviously remove them from the trap manually. Here is where the danger lies, because with naked hands you are likely to catch a virus from the dead rat or mouse. Wear gloves when you extricate the moue manually or even touch the trap which obviously might have been contaminated. Another thing you should do is to take the dead or alive mouse to a distant field and levee it there. The place should be more than a hundred feet. Mice movements are restricted within 100 feet from their nest so if you leave a mice at a field which is more than a 100 feet away it is less likely for the mouse to return.
Keep house clean
Cleaning house everyday and keeping your kitchen neat and tidy will prevent mice from living in your house. Food smell, easy access to food, leaving leftovers on the dining table or leaving it in a open trash bin are highly attractive lure for rodents. Cleaning you home surfaces with detergent mixed water and disinfecting surfaces with proper antiseptic solutions will ensure high hygiene and repulse mice. Keeping your surfaces clean, storing food material in air tight containers, removing food and water sources from your exteriors will certainly avoid mice infestation. However you should call mice removal services such as BBPP, if you have a confirmed mice infestation. This is the best King City Pest Control Service and in nearby areas, and you can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or by sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com to get a free quote.