Rats and Mice Control Fulton County
Quick. Call the Rodent Control Fulton County professionals. Rats and mice repopulate very quickly, which makes it difficult to eliminate them. An adult female can give birth to a litter of six young and become pregnant again within 48 hours. In 21 days new youngsters are born and only take 35 days to mature. The average lifespan of a rodent is 15 to 18 months. The animals are very adept at gaining entry into spaces as small as a quarter for rats and a ¼ inch wide for mice.
Rats and Mice Lead to Health Problems in Fulton County GA
Rodents have been notorious throughout history to cause epidemics and pandemics due to the bacteria, viruses and parasites they harbor. Presently, they can cause a wide range of illness. Bacteria like Salmonella and plague causing microorganisms are still transmitted by rodents. Respiratory infections from the Hanta virus, protozoan infections and tapeworm infestations can all be transmitted to humans and other animals.
Infections are obtained by coming into contact with or inhaling rodent droppings, urine or bedding material. The fleas and mites they carry can trigger symptoms ranging from mild skin reactions to more serious diseases.
Fulton County Property Damage Caused by Rats and Mice
Rodents chew through almost any material to gain access, acquire nesting material or to find a source of food. They will gnaw through concrete, drywall, wires and wood. Rats and mice build nests anywhere in a building or home with a variety of materials they gather. Rodents shed hair, defecate and urinate while traveling from one destination to another.
Call Our Fulton County Rodent Control Team for Professional Eradication
Professional exterminators are better equipped to eliminate these pests because of their prolific breeding cycles and ever increasing populations. Outdoor entrances must be identified and closed to prevent further entry. Rodents will consume anything humans and animals eat in addition to plant seeds and various grains. All food sources must be stored in areas preventing pests from gaining access.
Poisonous bait must be carefully used to prevent contact with pets or children. The fleas and mites these animals harbor find new hosts once the animal is poisoned, which creates a new problem. Typical rat and mouse traps are inexpensive and must be baited with the proper food or bedding material to ensure rodents will be attracted to them. Traps that become soiled and gummy should be disposed of and replaced.
Sticky traps are also inexpensive and contain a chemical that attracts rodents, but once stuck they slowly die. Electrocution traps are more expensive but deliver a deadly voltage when rodents enter, killing them instantly. Humane traps that contain live rodents are ineffective unless the rodents are taken miles from the original location. Scientific studies have shown that rats and mice will travel almost a mile to return to their homes.
Professional pest exterminators eliminate other harmful and damaging pests including bats and squirrels.
