Rodent Control in Florida
Rodent control can sometimes be achieved by the very thing you are trying to eliminate. Watch this rodent cannibalism video to see how disgusting these creatures are (WARNING: This video is a graphic depiction of animals in nature eating one another-- Viewer Discretion IS Advised.). One of the worst infestations one can have is from rodents. Rats and mice are both classified as rodents. These pests pose serious health risks to humans and pets living near or in an infested home, and rodent control must be implemented if you have them in your home.
Rats and Mice Transmit Disease
Rats and mice are prone to carry harmful diseases that can be transmitted to humans through being bitten, eating contaminated foods, or directly coming into contact with the disease. It is a fact that rodents are not the cleanest animals around. One of the most bizarre behaviors of rodents is their eating habits as omnivores; these rodents literally will eat whatever is available including other Rats or Mice! Sometimes the cause to eating other live rats or mice is due to the smell of the prey’s breath. Their last meal may be very appetizing to the hungry rat and may just eat his well fed friend. One unique thing about rats is that they cannot vomit. Therefore they must become aware of poisonous foods they cannot eat; rats are neophobic not temped to try new foods. The amount of disease and bacteria these rats and mice contain is enormous. Some of the common diseases transmitted to humans include:
• Salmonellois
• Rat-Bite Fever
• Tularemia
• Plague
• Lassa Fever
• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Homeowners and business owners should immediately take action against any rat or mice fund indoors. Rodent control, and preventing the rodents from entering your home is vital during the winter months in Florida especially. Regardless if we get snow, Florida’s cold weather drives the rodents that are used to warm weather into a home or business to seek shelter. A mouse can fit through a hole the size of a dime! Any small opening, crack, or hole on the exterior of a home must be closed or sealed to prevent rodent infestations.
Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. has an effective rodent control program available to Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter, Vero Beach, Florida and surrounding area residents. Call today to have a rodent exterminator inspect your home or business today to identify any possible entrances the rodents can use. Current rodent infestations can easily be eliminated by Reynolds Pest Management, Inc rodent control special techniques, quality products, and the right equipment.
