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          Did you know that the residue left behind by rodents can cause diseases and in some cases death? Well just in case you didn’t here is some very important information that you must know. Rodents are known to leave behind droppings and urine after parading through those areas you frequent the most such as, your home, yard and work place. The traces these rodents leave behind are not only annoying, but they are very dangerous.

         According to the Center of Disease Control & Prevention, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a disease caused by infected rodents through urine, droppings or saliva. This disease is transferred by the cleaning up of contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings, or simply by living or working in rodent infested areas.  This disease can make a person become very ill and in some cases it can be fatal. If you have been exposed to rodents or rodent infested buildings and have symptoms of fever, muscle aches, and severe shortness of breath, see your health care provider immediately. Inform your health care provider of possible rodent exposure so that he/she is alerted to the possibility of rodent-borne diseases, such as HPS. If you are currently being exposed to rodents and are not experiencing any of these symptoms, it is vital that you get the area professionally treated as soon as possible.  Waiting too long could end up being a matter of life and death. 

TAGS: American Pest Management, Pest Control, Mice, Rats