Why is Rodent Control Important?

Posted by Mosquito Squad

June 5, 2024

A mouse in the house can not only incite fear in the hearts of residents, but it can also be bad news for their health and wellbeing.

The St. Louis area is home to a few kinds of rodents, including the Norway rat, deermouse, and the most common of all, the house mouse. As adorable as house mouse sounds, these and their rodent counterparts could mean bad business for homeowners. In short, rodent control helps control other pests, protects against illnesses, and prevents damage to your home.

Rodent Control for Pest and Disease Control

Controlling rodents can help control other pests, such as fleas and ticks. Rodent control is also important because rats and mice can pass harmful diseases. Rodents transmit diseases to humans in a few ways. Humans and pets can become infected through contact with their saliva, feces, or urine, or through a bite from an infected rodent. But that’s not all. Rats can make us ill by proxy. Insects that feed on rats, such as fleas and ticks, can be carried onto your property, ripe with infection that it has contracted from a diseased rodent.

What kind of illnesses might rodents expose us to?

Hantavirus (inhaling urine, saliva, or feces contaminated dust particles)
Rat-bite fever (through direct contact)
Leptospirosis (through rodent waste)
Typhus (through a flea bite)
Salmonella (eating or drinking foods contaminated by rodents)
Tularemia (through direct contact or a tick bite)

Rodent Control for Damage Control

Rodent control is important for allaying damage to your home. Rats and mice love to make themselves at home in various nooks and crannies around your house. They will make nests in insulation, keep warm by water heaters, and gnaw their way into your pantry. Therein lies major problems. Rats and mice can chew through pipes and wiring that leads to gas or water leaks and electrical hazards. Making their way into your private spaces will entail damage, as they eat through walls and floors. Very typically, rodents will find areas by pipes opportune for entering your home by gnawing to expand the holes that are already there. Then, you might find them popping through your floor or baseboards.

Collinsville Mosquito Control Providers and So Much More

Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East is comprised of a team of highly trained and experienced Collinsville tick control and mosquito control technicians. But did you know that we also serve homes and businesses throughout the area with proven and effective rodent and pest control solutions? You can count on us for a variety of pests control services, including gnat control, spider control, and stink bug control.

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Mosquito Squad’s Collinsville pest control team is ready to defend your home and property from rodents and other outdoor pests. What’s more, we offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We Contact us today at (618) 221-5139 or fill out our form for a complimentary pest control evaluation.