Rodent problems can cause a lot of damage to a home or business if left unchecked. Not only do rodents spread disease, but they can also chew wires, get into food, and do all sorts of other damaging things to your home. It may be tempting to try to take care of it yourself but a rodent issue should be taken more seriously than that.
If rodents aren’t taken care of properly, they’ll come back again and again and you’ll end up spending a lot of time and stress on getting them out. This is why many homeowners work with a professional to rid their homes of rodents. Let’s look a little closer at the damage that rodents can do to a home and how the pros take them out.
The price of a rodent infestation
Rodents cause damage to a home in multiple ways. Here’s a shortlist of what they can damage.
- Chew through insulation in walls
- Make nests in electrical appliances
- Chew and damage wires
- Damage packaged food items
- Spread a vast number of diseases
Rodents can basically eat through just about anything. This is what makes them so much of a financial hassle to the average homeowner, business, and even local governments. The CDC list several diseases that rodents spread including Lassa fever and Tularemia. The potential financial and physical danger of a rodent infestation is why you should work with a professional.
Working with a professional
An infestation of any type is best handled by a professional. Pest Solutions Termite & Pest Control can save you time and money, and help to keep your home safe. So, before you run out and buy a bunch of mouse traps, let the pro tell you what you’re in for. You might save yourself a lot of headaches that way.
If you have a rodent problem then contact us here to start the process of getting it under control.
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