Mice
Despite the fact that many people find mice to be cute, mice are a severe threat to public health and can have detrimental effects.
Mice have a history of contaminating bedding, droppings, and urine with harmful bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella that can be passed on to humans.
Due to their erratic eating patterns, mice feel the need to mark their territory with urine and construct nests close to food sources. This increases the danger of food poisoning for anyone who has an infestation.
They bring filth and bacteria with them as they move around, spreading it to your counters, cabinets, pantry, and other places they go.
Due to their compulsive need to nibble to keep their teeth at a constant length, these nibbling nuisances can also inflict significant property damage.
Mice can cause major damage to electrical lines, water and gas pipes, packing, and woodwork. They have also been blamed for many electrical fires and floods.
Don’t underestimate rats because they can learn complicated tasks and are quite intelligent.
According to the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act of 1949, property and land owners are required to keep their premises free of rats or to notify the local government of infestations if rodents constitute a risk to human health or property.
According to the Food Safety Act of 1990, proprietors of food establishments must also keep their premises free of pests.
Business owners who don’t have sufficient pest management practises in place may receive enforcement warnings from environmental health officers or general enforcement officers.
These can result in fines, jail time, or both if not followed, as well as a criminal record.
Additionally, a publicly publicised mouse problem at a business or organisation will negatively affect its reputation.
Customers and clients are unlikely to want to do business with you if they see signs of a rodent infestation on the property you manage.
A bad reputation can also be transmitted via a number of widely shared social media posts.
Did you know: Mice have highly flexible ribs that allow them to fit their heads through virtually any opening.
