Even though the pitter-patter of young feet is often greeted with delight, one might argue that the level of joy in a home is directly proportional to the age of the children who create that sound. Particularly the species we’re referring to rats here!
Rodents, such as rats, are a problem in millions of Australian households. Although these pests can have an impact on a person’s or families mental health, the physical dangers posed by an unrestrained rat population are far greater. As a species, rats and other rodents are well-known disease vectors that can cause severe health problems and even death. Therefore, having the contact of Rodent Control Sydney professionals for emergency help is a must.
One must have a fundamental comprehension of the transmission of illness in order to fully appreciate the risks posed by rodents in the house. Multiple channels of disease transmission are common:
- Contact with infected rodent waste, such as faeces, urine, saliva, and nesting material, by handling, ingestion, or inhalation.
- Insect or rodent bites that spread the disease.
- If you handle sick rodents or insects, you may get a virus that may spread from your skin to theirs without a bite or scratch.
Here is a rundown of illnesses transmitted by rats, rodents, and insects like fleas, ticks, and mites that feed on or ride on these rodents.
Hantavirus
A potentially fatal illness, the Hantavirus is most frequently seen in the white-footed mouse, cotton rat, and rice rat. There is presently no treatment, cure, or vaccination for this virus. Low-grade fever, extreme exhaustion, widespread muscular pain (especially in the hips, back, and thighs), and maybe even diarrhea, stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting are all possible signs.
Virus of lymphocytic choriomeningitis Type 2 (LCMV)
Mice are the most frequent reservoir for LCMV, or lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus. As a rule, LCMV develops in two phases. Nausea, vomiting, headaches, muscular pain, and loss of appetite are all part of the initial stage of symptoms. Meningitis, encephalitis, all of which affect the nervous system, are typical of the second phase.
Pandemic Disease
You read that correctly. It’s possible that the same sickness that killed millions of people in the Middle Ages is hiding under your feet and within your walls right now. Just one bite from an infected flea might potentially spread the simplest form of the plague. The bacterium Yersinia pestis is responsible for all forms of the plague that have ever been documented. One distinguishing feature among the many strains is the organ systems in which they first manifest: the immune system, the blood, and the lungs. The manifestations of each subtype vary. Antibiotics are a vital part of emergency medical care that must be administered quickly to prevent further sickness and death.
Salmonella
Who would have guessed that certain rats have salmonella bacteria in their intestines? The risk of developing salmonella by coming into contact with mouse faeces increases if the faeces are ingested, as is often the case with food that has been contaminated by mice. Possible symptoms include chills, fever, stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So if you found rodents near your households immediately contact Mice Removal Services.
Conclusion
Make contact with a pest control business in your area if you are prepared to take the first step toward achieving your goal of a pest-free house. The knowledgeable professionals have been assisting customers in removing unwanted pests from their homes. Contact them right now to receive an estimate at no cost!