Rat and mice are the commonly found pests in your residential or commercial premises. Available in different color and size, there are several species of rodents. Among others, the house mouse is often found rodent species. Some rodents live in the garden digging up a big hole. Due to their weird look, the rats and mice are always kept away. But, their look is not the only reason to control them. The rodents can deliver the damages to your home. Such as:
- Chew Your Belongings
The rodents just chew anything, it could be your important papers, clothes, books, magazines, paintings, documents, etc. They can even gnaw your upholstery furniture, seats of your cars, your mattress, plastic material and wood. Additionally, the rodents leave their urine on the chewed material which causes of bad odor in your home. - Damage The Insulation
Rodents can tunnel into insulation through the walls and attics to gather the soft material for making their nests. Moreover, they can chew the insulation around wires to make their home into the large appliances. The chewed wires can cause of short circuit, risk of fire and malfunction. - Spread Diseases
Rodents roam freely in your kitchen and contact with your eatables. They release the feces and urine into the uncovered food which you may be eating unknowingly. This can cause the food poisoning. Likewise, having rodents in your home can cause diseases like the lymphocytic choriomeningitis, plague, tularemia and hantavirus. These health issues can be treated only with proper medication or vaccines.
If you really consider to save your family and belonging from the dangerous attack of rat and mice, you should consult leading Guelph Pest. Our pest exterminators are experienced and licensed to provide damage free services to our clients.