Do you have a problem with 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