Rodent Awareness is just a couple of weeks away here in Missouri. For those not familiar, Rodent Awareness Week is an annual event established by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) to help educate the public about the dangers of rat and mouse infestations. With fall and winter temperatures upon us, rodent infestations are on the rise. In general, rat and mouse infestations in the past year or two have been more common than ever. But why? Throughout the pandemic, rodents have had to drastically shift their behavior due to all of the closures. To learn more about why you may be seeing more mice than ever in your home or business, read on to learn more with the experts at Blue Chip Pest Services!
Rodents During the Pandemic
When restaurants and bars closed down or limited operations throughout the pandemic, rodents suddenly found themselves without their typical source of food. This forced them to look elsewhere and to compete for the little resources available. Unfortunately, this has led to a direct increase in residential infestations. It is due to this that home and business owners are likely noticing more mice or rats around their properties than ever. This makes it increasingly important to learn how to safeguard your home against the rodents looking to get indoors this fall and winter.
Why Increasing Rodent Infestations are Dangerous
One of the main threats of a rodent problem is their ability to chew their way through your home, making quite a mess in their path. Their droppings, in particular, can be very hazardous. In addition to making a mess inside your home, rodents are infamous for spreading disease. Some of the most notable diseases they are capable of spreading include:
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
- Leptospirosis or Weil’s Disease
- Rat-bite fever
- Salmonellosis
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM)
- Plague
How to Stay Safe From Rats & Mice
No one wants to deal with rodents this time of year. Unfortunately, they’re more common than ever right now, making it important to have prevention measures in place. This is easiest by teaming up with your local rodent exterminators at Blue Chip Pest Services. Contact us today to get started!
