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Taking care of pest infestations in the home isn’t only a matter of cleanliness. It also ensures your health. The professional exterminators at TAAP Pest Elimination in Spencerport, NY, say the immediate removal of rats and mice works wonders to prevent the spread of the diseases they carry. Here, they explain which illnesses you’ll be protecting yourself and your family from.

An Exterminator’s Guide to 3 Diseases Spread by Rats

1. Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that causes liver and kidney damage. Some infected people show no symptoms, while others experience a high fever, nausea, and a loss of appetite. Leptospirosis is transmitted through rat bites and scratches or through handing or inhaling their feces. Fortunately, it is treatable through a course of antibiotics.

2. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCMV)

exterminatorLymphocytic choriomeningitis, commonly called LCMV, is a viral disease transmitted through the saliva and urine of rats and mice. Some studies estimate 5% of house mice in the United States carry it. Infected rodents may be difficult to spot: They do not die from the disease and may pass it on without any evidence of illness. Symptoms in humans include headaches, fever, and vomiting, but fortunately, the disease is rarely fatal.

3. Indirectly Transmitted Diseases

It’s important to be aware that even if a rodent in your home does not have any germs, it may be carrying fleas that do. This is an example of indirect spreading, in which rats are the carriers, not the actual transmitters, of the disease. Illnesses spread by fleas can include bubonic plague and typhus, both of which are serious but treatable.

If you find rodents in your home, contact a professional right away to ensure they are removed correctly. The exterminators at TAAP Pest Elimination have the training and equipment to safely and thoroughly remove rats and mice without catching diseases themselves, and they will ensure your home is truly pest free. To get in touch today, visit their website or call them at (585) 723-6542.

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