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Why Texas Rats are a Pain9/7/2020 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 10 diseases that are directly transmitted by rats and 15 they can hold, including Lyme disease, salmonella, and rat bite fever. A most presumptuous house-guest, they are known to explore food, food preparation surfaces, and dish storage spaces.
While they explore, they leave invisible drops of urine behind. Rat urine can transmit viruses that we don’t know about to humans, says Dr. Merchant. Though they did carry the bubonic plague, which killed 75 million people worldwide from the 1300s to the 18th century, it’s not highly likely that they will bite humans or that people will contract disease from them – though it is possible. Be Wary of Scare Tactics Although disease and infection can happen, in most cases, risks of transmission are low. When asking for advice be cautious of recommendations that rely heavily on tapping into your fears. In most cases, a basic service is sufficient and sanitization is only done if and when necessary. Removing all the insulation is reserved for extreme cases only; and the situation needs to be properly assessed. So ask questions about why this or that service needs to be performed before a technician jumps the gun. Read more about Texas Rats control at SafePro Pest Control.
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