Rodents are one of the most common pests in residential and commercial settings. While rodents may seem like harmless creatures, they can cause a great deal of damage to property and human health.
One of the most significant dangers posed by rodents is that they can carry and transmit a variety of diseases. Some of the diseases that rodents can carry include hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, and even the famous bubonic plague. These diseases can be transmitted to humans through contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. In some cases, rodents can also transmit these diseases indirectly by contaminating food or water sources.
Therefore, it is important to take precautions to avoid contact with rodents and their droppings, especially if you are located in an area known to exist. If you do contact a rodent, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterward to help prevent the spread of disease.
Another danger posed by rodents is that they can cause extensive property damage. Rodents are known to gnaw on various materials, including wood, insulation, wiring, and pipes. This gnawing can create openings in your walls or foundation through which other pests can enter your home. Additionally, the chewing action of rodents can also create fire hazards by damaging electrical wiring.
In some cases, rodents may also nest inside of your walls, which can cause even more damage. If you suspect that rodents are present on your property, it is important to contact a professional pest control company as soon as possible to have them removed before they cause any further damage.
In addition to their dangers, rodents can also simply be a nuisance. Rodents are known to make noise, which can be disruptive to both sleep and concentration. Additionally, rodents often leave behind droppings and urine, creating foul odors and leading to health concerns. Therefore, if you are dealing with a rodent infestation, it is important to contact a professional pest control company as soon as possible to have the problem resolved.
No one likes to live with rodents and to be honest, and we don’t like seeing them either. That is why we are quick and efficient in eliminating any infestation. Plus, if the rodents come back, so will we, free of charge
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The house mouse is the most common type of mouse in the United States. They are found in homes, apartments, and other structures. The house mouse is a small rodent with a body that is about 2 to 3 inches long and a tail that is about as long as its body. House mice are typically gray or light brown in color, although their exact appearance can vary somewhat depending on their location.
Like other types of mice, house mice are proficient climbers and can fit through very small openings. This allows them to access homes and other structures through cracks in the foundation, holes in walls, or gaps around doors and windows. Once inside, house mice will typically set up nests in the dark, secluded areas such as attics, crawl spaces, or behind appliances.
Squirrels are small to medium-sized rodents that are found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. In the Dallas, there are three main types of squirrels that are commonly found: tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Ground Squirrels are typically larger, with sizes ranging from seven to eight inches in length, and weigh between eight ounces. Tree squirrels tend to be smaller, and this helps them handle life up high comfortably where their small size is an advantage when climbing trees or jumping out of danger onto branches. Ground squirrels have brown-gray fur with dots of white or cream color. Tree squirrels, on the other hand, come in a range of fur colors. Their fur may be white and brown, black, gray, or red.
Flying squirrels can soar up to 500 feet in the air, but they don't have their own means of propulsion like birds or bats. They glide using a furry membrane called "the patagium," which connects at wrists down past ankles when spread out on tree branches during jumps, this flap of loose skin forms a square and acts like a hang glider.
The Norway rat is one of the most common household pests around, and they can be found anywhere from big cities like Dallas, and all the way out in suburban or rural areas. People generally think that rats infest large cities with massive underground public transportation but that isn't always true. Rats will be anywhere that there is food. Most people will confuse rats with mice but rats have a thicker tail, more blunt noise, and smaller ears.
Pests such as ants, wasps, spiders, and mosquitoes are more active in summer months but that doesn't mean that they (and other pests) go away in the winter. It's actually quite the opposite as pests seek shelter once the climate starts to change and the temperature drops. Once it is cold enough, the spiders, ants, and even rodents will come in from your yard and seek shelter in your warm, cozy home.