Mice
An infestation of mice can occur at any time of year. They
happily seek out leftover food on work surfaces such as worktops, tables and
cupboards. They are by no means particularly fussy about what food stuffs they
will consume. This is why your businesses and homes can act as havens for mice
in accommodating their needs.
A danger that arises with an infestation of mice is the
spreading of diseases. They potentially may spread pathogens and diseases such
as Salmonella, Leptospirosis and Hantavirus.
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that causes typhoid fever, food
poisoning, gastroenteritis, enteric fever and other illnesses. People become
infected mostly through contaminated water or foods, especially meat, poultry
and eggs. Leptospirosis is caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira,
which is found in certain animals and can spread to humans. Many different
kinds of animals can carry the bacteria, but it is most commonly associated
with rats and mice, dogs and some farm animals. Hantaviruses are
single-stranded, enveloped, negative sense RNA viruses in the Bunyaviridae
family. They normally infect rodents and do not cause disease in these hosts.
Humans may become infected with hantaviruses through contact with rodent urine,
saliva, or faeces.
Mice seek to find easy access to our properties for food and
shelter – and any type of property will be sufficient. They look for abundant
sources of food and undisturbed areas in which to nest. The removal of readily
available and easily accessible food sources will make your property less
attractive to mice. Doing this will also reduce the risk of spreading disease
by decreasing the possibility of food contamination.
An infestation of mice can make us feel uncomfortable,
concerned and even distressed. It is, however, a very common problem and there
is no need to become unduly worried. At Key West Pest Control, we can solve
problems such as mice infestation with quick, safe and effective solutions.
Every infestation is different; but we can deal with that.
Signs that you might have such an infestation include an
ammonia-like aroma and droppings. If you suspect that you have an infestation
of mice, contact us. We will investigate the situation and identify the species
and the extent of the problem. This will ensure that we will be able to deal
with and eradicate the infestation effectively, employing the most latest
techniques and technologies
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