Everything You Need to Know About Rodent Prevention in Frisco

The common rodents we have in Frisco are the same pests that plague people throughout the country. House rodents are house mice, roof rats, and Norway rats. Of the three, Norway rats are the least troublesome - though still a whole lot of trouble. They're not quite as bad as the other two because Norway rats actually prefer to live in the soil. This has led many folks to call them yard rodents.

Unfortunately, when these yard rodents get into Frisco homes, they sometimes stay. If you're curious about what you should know about the rodents that get into man-made structures in Frisco, you're in luck. That's what we're going to be covering today. Here is a quick guide to common rodent pests in Frisco.

What You Should Know Most About House Rodents

It is essential to understand the threat rodents present when they get into your home. If you don't, you may not be inclined to take the advice we're going to share with you in this article.

Rodents are a medical threat. While most of the illnesses associated with mice and rats won't have you running to the hospital, you should know that it is a real possibility.

Rodents cause contamination when they expose sensitive areas to feces, urine, and dirty hairs.

Rodents may chew on structures to gain entrance. The holes they create can let other Frisco pests into your home. If you prefer to not have spiders, centipedes, scorpions, and other painful pests getting in, it is best to prevent rodents from creating these holes.

The holes rodents create in your exterior can let rainwater in. This can lead to wood damage. The greater threat is the potential for black mold which can cause dangerous and debilitating sickness.

Rodents bring ticks and fleas in with them. The list of diseases spread by ticks and fleas is long. If you're bitten by an infected flea or tick it can create an immediate medical concern or lead to lifelong chronic illness. Fortunately, both are rare.

Rodents are known to chew on wires. This can lead to a house fire. Experts believe that 20 to 25 percent of fires that do not have a definable cause are likely to be associated with a rodent infestation.

Rodents are small animals but they can be a big problem. These are only a few of the ways mice and rats can impact your life, and we only covered them in brevity. If you don't recognize the threat rodents present, we strongly recommend you do your own research.