Rodent control shouldn’t be taken lightly, as these critters carry numerous diseases that threaten your health. Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control of Hobbs, NM, has dealt with several different rodents over the last 20 years and explains the top diseases that could develop from these infestations.

5 Diseases That Develop From Lack of Rodent Control

1. Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a disease that’s highly mistaken for other infections. It generally results in kidney damage, liver complications, and respiratory issues. Humans can contract the disease through food water and other urine-contaminated materials.

2. Tularemia

Tularemia can develop after consuming contaminated food or water, handling carcasses of dead rodents, and breathing in airborne bacteria. If you contract this disease, symptoms may include fevers, skin ulcers, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. Treatment is necessary to prevent the disease from becoming severe.

3. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis is a non-fatal neurological disease that has symptoms similar to the flu. Patients may experience fevers, muscle aches, nausea, or vomiting. It originates in the urine of an infected rodent and is passed on to humans through dust in the air as well as feces piles.

4. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

This is a respiratory disease that makes breathing slightly difficult, and it can become deadly if not tended to promptly. This illness is usually contracted from breathing in dust or by coming in direct contact with the feces of an infected rodent.

5. Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever begins with mild symptoms, such as fever and weakness. It will eventually cause hemorrhaging, respiratory issues, abdominal pain, and facial swelling the longer it’s left untreated. This viral infection is generally contracted by handling an infected rodent’s feces and spreads from person-to-person.

If you suspect an infestation, set up an appointment with the rodent control experts from Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control immediately. This locally-owned company has over 40 years of combined experience and specializes in exterminating various mice. They are fully licensed by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®. Call (575) 492-9247 to speak with a pest control professional and visit their website for additional information.