(877) 737-8755 Contact Us
Freedom Pest Control
Menu
  • Home
  • Services
    • Residential Pest Control
      • Bed Bugs
      • Yellow Jackets & Bees
      • Mice
      • Rats
      • Ants
      • Mosquitoes
      • Tick Control
      • Termites
      • Cockroaches
      • Freedom Pest Control Gold Protection Plan
    • Commercial Pest Control
      • Restaurants
      • Property Management
      • Schools / Universities
      • Food Processing
      • Food Storage Warehouse
      • Hospitality
    • Wildlife Control
      • Squirrels
      • Skunks
      • Raccoons
      • Bats
      • Woodchucks
      • Opossum
      • Droppings Removal
    Close
  • Service Areas
  • About Us
    • About FPC
    • The Bug Blog!
    • Reviews
    • Pest Types
    • SDS and LABELS
    • Careers
    • Close
  • Contact Us
    • Contact FPC
    • Ask a Bug Question
    • Schedule An Appointment
    • Close
  • Customer Login
  • Home
  • Services
    • [Row]
      • Residential Pest Control
        • Bed Bugs
        • Yellow Jackets & Bees
        • Mice
        • Rats
        • Ants
        • Mosquitoes
        • Tick Control
        • Termites
        • Cockroaches
        • Freedom Pest Control Gold Protection Plan
    • [Row]
      • Commercial Pest Control
        • Restaurants
        • Property Management
        • Schools / Universities
        • Food Processing
        • Food Storage Warehouse
        • Hospitality
    • [Row]
      • Wildlife Control
        • Squirrels
        • Skunks
        • Raccoons
        • Bats
        • Woodchucks
        • Opossum
        • Droppings Removal
  • Service Areas
  • About Us
    • About FPC
    • The Bug Blog!
    • Reviews
    • Pest Types
    • SDS and LABELS
    • Careers
  • Contact Us
    • Contact FPC
    • Ask a Bug Question
    • Schedule An Appointment
  • Customer Login

Blog

Freedom Pest Control > health risks > Health Risks Caused by Rats
Tom Drapeauhealth risks, Pest Control, rats, rodents, TipsJanuary 2, 20180 Comment0 Likes

Health Risks Caused by Rats

Did you know that rats are extremely tidy rodents? In fact, rats spend a great deal of their day cleaning themselves and their living quarters. They also keep their “bathroom” separate from their “bedroom” in a way that is reminiscent of a dog.

Nonetheless, rats are certainly to blame for spreading diseases. This can happen through the transportation of parasites like ticks, fleas, and mites. They may also spread disease through the human handling of rodents, contact with rat feces and urine, and in the case of a rat bite. In addition, any food or water that may be contaminated by rat fur or excrement is extremely dangerous and poses a serious health risk. Read on to learn about some of the diseases carried by rats.

The following are directly transmitted by rats:

Rat-bite Fever may be contracted through a bite, scratch, or contact with a dead rat. Symptoms can include fever, vomiting, headache, rash, and swelling near the wound.

Salmonellosis is transmitted by consuming contaminated water or food. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping, and vomiting.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is spread through direct contact with rat feces or urine or by inhaling contaminated dust. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and coughing. HPS can be fatal and should be taken very seriously!

The following are indirectly transmitted by rats:

Plague is carried by rats and spread through fleas. There are several types of plague and symptoms can include fever, delirium, and infection of the lungs.

Colorado Tick Fever is transmitted by a tick that has taken in blood from a rat. An infected person may experience chills, headache, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, and rashes.

Obviously, a rat infestation should be dealt with immediately and very carefully to avoid the spread of any of the aforementioned diseases. We at Freedom Pest Control are experienced in this area and are happy to provide you with your free in-home evaluation. Please call us at 877-PESTS-55 to schedule yours today!

Tags: health risks, rats, Rodents

Share This Post!

  • Google+
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • Email

Tom Drapeau

You might also like

  • Our new high-tech INTRAP rodent control system changes everything - August 19, 2020
  • The beauty—and danger—of the hornet nest - July 6, 2019
  • The Dangers of a Raccoon Infestation - February 2, 2018
  • Pest Control Myths - January 10, 2018

Creepy Cockroaches

Pest Control Myths




Contact Us

Freedom Pest Control

61 West Main St
Merrimac MA 01860

(877) 737-8755

http://callfreedompest.com/

Send Us An Email

Follow Us

Recent Blog Posts

  • What’s that sound up there? (Hint: Not reindeer)

    It happens to many of us at this time of...

  • Our new high-tech INTRAP rodent control system changes everything
    Our new high-tech INTRAP rodent control system changes everything

    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m...

  • Honeybees: Our friends, not pests

    [caption id="attachment_29055" align="al...

Licensed and Insured

Qualify Us Now! ProView

Freedom Pest Control Company BBB Business Review

Search Our Site

Licensed and insured in Massachusetts (MA) and New Hampshire (NH) for animals and insects.

We Gladly Accept

Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Site Map
Copyright © 2021 Freedom Pest Control | Merrimac, MA 01860

Thermal Remediation® and related logo is a trademark owned by TEMP-AIR, Inc. and is used by permission.