Rodents can carry and spread diseases like hantavirus, salmonella and leptospirosis to humans and domestic animals. Courtesy/LAC
Spread diseases: Rodents can carry and spread diseases like hantavirus, salmonella and leptospirosis to humans and domestic animals. Hantavirus has a high fatality rate.
Contaminate food: Rodents can contaminate food with their urine, droppings, and hair.
Cause structural damage: Rodents can damage buildings by gnawing on insulation, wiring, pipes, water hoses, mortar, cement, wood doors, floors, walls, clothing, and furniture.
Cause fire hazards: Rodents can chew on electrical wires, causing electrical shorts and fires.
Trigger allergies and asthma: Rodent droppings, urine, and dander can trigger allergies and asthma in some people.