Pest Blog

We all know just how destructive rodents can be to the structure of our homes. They also pose a serious health risk, as mice and rats can spread more than 35 diseases to humans. Their health risk and destructive nature make it essential that infestations are treated by a professional. One of the most popular treatments for this pest is rodenticides.

A 2020 national and state surveillance system administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that over 20 million adults and 5 million children were diagnosed with asthma, and over 1.5 million people visited an emergency department as the result of asthma. As climate change brings about earlier and longer springs in many areas of the U.S., those numbers are likely to increase even more.

In many areas of North America, May brings warmer weather, backyard barbecues, and more time outside – all of which put humans, our pets, and livestock at increased risk of tick exposure.

April kicks off National Pest Management Month and the unofficial beginning of pest season. What better time to remind your customers of risks associated with pests, such as ticks, mosquitoes, and rodents, which can directly spread diseases to people and pets.