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Pest Control Jupiter | Rodent Facts You Need to Know

If you’re like mostpeople, the sight of a rodent anywhere in your home would probably compel youto call a pest control Jupiter serviceprovider. For those who aren’t huge fans of thesepests, the idea of having their personal space invaded by these creatures isvery disturbing. If you don’t know much about rodents, take a look at these scaryfacts:

Facts About Rodents

Their Teeth Never StopGrowing

In case you’re notaware, rat teeth don’t stop growing. This explains why they need to constantlychew on anything that they can get their teeth on. Doing so helps them keeptheir incisors trimmed. They don’t really care if they’re gnawing through hardmaterials such as lead sheeting or cinder block.

Spread Diseases toHumans

Did you know thatrodents can potentially spread over 35 diseases to humans through their urine,droppings, and saliva? People who get bittenby rodents or the fleas and ticksthat have fed on infected mice and rats can transmit life-threatening diseasesthat include hantavirus, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever.

Very Smart

You might be surprisedto find out that a rat is about assmart as a chimpanzee or a dolphin. In fact, researchshows that rats have the ability to solve puzzles and memorize routes. Thisimplies that even if their usual entrance to your home is blocked off, they canstill manage to find their way back to their nest.

Can Survive Long Periodsof Drought

Since rats and mice typically get waterfrom the foods they eat, many of them are able to live through long periodswithout drinking fluids.

Tread Water

If you think that youcan permanently get rid of a rat or a mouse by flushingit down the toilet, think again. Aside from the factthat rodents can hold their breath for a long time, they can also tread waterfor three days.

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You can get rid of yourrodent problem with the help of a qualified and experienced pest controlcompany - O’Hara Pet Control. Callus now to schedule aninspection.

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