Jurisdictions have closed or limited service at restaurants and other commercial establishments to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Rodents rely on the food and waste generated by these establishments. Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to rodents, especially in... more
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What are the health risks associated with a mouse infestation?
Mice are carriers of bacteria, diseases, parasites, and viruses. If your house has become infested by mice, the mice are leaving patches of their urine behind them, perhaps on a coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard or on a wooden cutting board on the counter.
According to the Centers for Disease... more
Confirm that you have a mouse problem
Mice are like tiny, four-legged ninjas who make themselves scarce, but when you have a potential rodent problem, you might spot one scampering away out of the corner of your eye. Once you see one inside your house, you should immediately suspect you have a nest somewhere—in your walls, in the... more
What activities increase my risk of exposure to diseases carried by rodents?
Entering or cleaning buildings that have been closed for a long period of time, such as hunting shacks, garages, storage sheds, or anywhere with rodent droppings.
You can also get sick by:
Breathing dust that is contaminated with urine or droppings.
Direct contact with an infected... more
Rodent Tip Tuesday | How to Get Rid of Rodents
Step 1: Take Away Their Food
Rodents will eat anything. You must get rid of their food to get rid of them.
Common food sources include:
Bird food/feeders
Pet food/chicken feed
Garbage
Pet waste
Backyard compost that has not been rodent-proofed
Fallen fruit from trees... more
How do you know if you have a rodent problem?
Droppings are typically the easiest way to identify a rodent problem. Mouse droppings are smaller, like black grains of rice.
You might also see rats, hear rat squeaking, hissing or chattering noises, or find chewed up material. Outside there may be burrows or... more
It’s just a couple mice…
Some people might think that a couple of mice aren’t a big deal. But two mice in your home can do a lot of damage. In just six months, two mice can eat four pounds of food and leave 18,000 droppings. Plus, mice multiply fast. One female can have five to 10 litters of about five or six mice a... more
Rat Disease
Rats can spread disease through their biting or human contact with their feces/droppings.
The most common diseases transmitted to humans or animals by rats are:
Salmonellosis
Rat bite fever
Leptospirosis
Plague
Murine... more