10 Common Diseases Spread by Rodents and How to Control Them?

' 10 Common Diseases Spread by Rodents and How to Control Them?

Rodents are not merely nuisances; they effectively bring about some serious health threats by transmitting diseases through feces, urine, saliva, or bites. These rodents can contaminate food, damage property, and infect the living environment with numerous hazardous pathogens.

Therefore, awareness of the diseases transmitted and means of control needs to be cultivated. Herein, we shall take a look at common diseases transmitted by rodents, their symptoms, and effective rodent control Dubai strategies as suggested by Al Waha Hygiene.

Understanding the Threat: How Rodents Spread Diseases

Rodents have multiple means of transmitting diseases from rats to mice. They highly contaminate surfaces and set up an avenue for fleas, mites, and ticks to propagate those infections.

These are some of the common ways rodents pass on diseases:

  • Contact: Direct contact through bites or possibly from excreta- feces and urine.
  • Contaminants: Roaming almost exclusively on food supplies, rodents offer a good sprinkle of harmful bacteria everywhere they scavenge.
  • Airborne: Infections can be caught when contaminated aerosols from rodent-dried excreta enter the respiratory tract.
  • Rodent Parasites: Fleas and ticks may infest the rodents and transmit the disease to both man and pets.

For this reason, if there is even a suspicion of rodents in a home, immediate detection and control measures must be initiated to mitigate a possible outbreak.

Top 10 Diseases Transmitted by Rodents and Their Symptoms

Rodents naturally transmit many diseases harmful to humans. Here are ten Type of Diseases Rodents Spread in Dubai:

  1. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

  • Transmission: Inhalation of air contaminated with dust from droppings of infected rodents
  • Symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, shortness of breath, and extremely severe respiratory distress
  • Risk: If untreated, this may result in a fatality.

  1. Leptospirosis

  • Transmission: Contact with water contaminated by rodent urine
  • Symptoms: High fever, chills, vomiting, liver damage, and kidney failure
  • Risk: Severe cases (of Leptospirosis) may deteriorate to organ failure or even death.

  1. Salmonellosis

  • Transmission: By the ingestion of food contaminated by rodent feces
  • Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting
  • Risk: Dehydration, and hospitalization may be required.

  1. Plague (Bubonic, Septicemic, Pneumonic)

  • Transmission: Plague is transmitted to humans by the bites of infective fleas from infected rodents.
  • Symptoms: Swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, severe weakness, and difficulty in breathing.
  • Risk: Very transmissible and can be fatal

  1. Rat-Bite Fever (RBF)

  • Transmission: Bite or scratch by an infected rodent
  • Symptoms: Fever, joint pain, rash, and nausea
  • Risk: If untreated, it may result in complications such as septicemia or meningitis.

  1. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCMV)

  • Transmission: Inhalation of dust contaminated by rodent urine or feces
  • Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms, stiff neck, confusion, and seizures
  • Risk: Very dangerous for pregnant women and individuals with weak or impaired immune systems.

  1. Tularemia

  • Transmission: Contact with infected rodents or bites from ticks carrying the rodent disease
  • Symptoms: Skin ulcerations, swollen lymph nodes, and pneumonia
  • Risk: Has a potential to be life-threatening if untreated.

  1. Arenavirus Infections

  • Transmission: Contact with rodent excreta
  • Symptoms: Fever, muscle pain, and gastrointestinal issues
  • Risk: Some strains cause severe hemorrhagic fever

  1. Murine Typhus

  • Transmission: Fleas from infected rats
  • Symptoms: Headache, fever, rash, and muscle pain
  • Risk: Can lead to organ damage if not treated promptly

  1. Toxoplasmosis

  • Transmission: Handling contaminated soil, water, or consuming undercooked meat
  • Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes
  • Risk: Severe complications in pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals

So, it is very important to keep rats out of your home for the protection of your health.

How Rodent Infestations Put Your Health at Risk

A rodent infestation usually causes damage to property, but it also entails that you and your family are exposed to dangerous pathogens.

Effects on Health in Having Rodent Infestations:

  • Increased incidence of foodborne illness
  • Added risk of worsening allergies and asthma related with rodent droppings
  • Increased risk of secondary infestations (fleas, mites, and ticks)
  • Damage to electrical wiring, which can cause fires

Thus, taking preventive measures should be a top priority when it comes to pest control services.

Effective Rodent Control Strategies to Prevent Disease Spread

Al Waha Hygiene offers an effective rodent exterminator along with pest control Dubai.

Our Proven Methods for Rodent Control:

  • Inspection and Assessment: Identify the entry points and quantity of infestation
  • Sanitation and Exclusion: Seal any gaps, clean up contaminated areas, and remove food sources
  • Trapping and Baiting: Safe and efficient rodent traps and effective bait stations
  • Eco-friendly Treatments: Chemical-free for long-standing prevention
  • Regular Monitoring and Follow-Ups: Permanent exclusion of rodents

In addition, we provide tailor-made solutions as per your specific pest control needs.

Protecting Your Home and Health: Long-Term Rodent Prevention Tips

Rodent preventative measures are always better than remedy measures in case of infestation.

Some of these include:

  • Seal Entry Points: holes, cracks, and gaps in walls, doors, and vents.
  • Securely Store Food: Keep food sealed and airtight to make rodent entry less likely.
  • Make Garbage Collection Regular: Garbage should be scooped regularly. A clean environment speaks a lot.
  • Declutter Your Space: Minimize hiding spots by organising storage areas.
  • Schedule Inspections: Regular inspection by professionals gives the owner some peace of mind in case of rodent activity.

Moreover, regular rodent-proofing measures will keep your home safe in the long run.

Conclusion

Rodents pose irreparable health hazards since they are very good carriers of dangerous diseases. From hantavirus to plague, bites from such pests may infect humans through contaminated food and airborne particles. You should, thus, act immediately to keep them at bay before they infest your home.

Al Waha Hygiene houses expert pest control solutions to eliminate existing threats and prevent further rodent infestations. Following our proper strategies ensures that your house remains safe from rodent-related diseases.