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EMPIRE PEST CONTROL EXPERT LOCAL PEST CONTROL IN LONDON
The Threat Rodents Pose to a Homeowner From UK Based, Local London Pest Experts 1. MICE • Mice will chew on and through electrical wires, which is really expensive to replace and a very dangerous fire risk.
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• A mouse can gnaw through insulated ducts and build nests in vents, leaving homeowners exposed to germs in the air. • Any wooden materials in your home are susceptible to being chewed and gnawed on, including the structure of your building. • Germs in droppings can contaminate most surfaces very quickly, spreading really nasty illnesses and diseases to you and your family. • A mouse infestation will cause a terrible smell, which could aggravate asthma and create other health problems for the homeowners. 2. RATS
• Rats will eat anything, including parts of your house and furniture. They will gnaw through walls, insulation and even carpet. • Allergies can be triggered through rat urine and droppings, and may cause a spike in asthma and other allergic reactions.
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• When one rat enters your home, they breed quickly and soon a homeowner has a full infestation on their hands. • Rats can nest in vents and air ducts, causing mold and dust that’s hard to locate and get rid of. • A rat can bite a homeowner or pets, transmitting dangerous diseases. They also carry other unwanted pests, such as fleas. 3. SQUIRRELS
• Squirrels can come into contact with the electrical panels outside of your home, affecting the electrical system and causing distress. • A squirrel will gnaw away at the structure of your home, compromising it, and creating entry points for other pests. • Squirrels carry diseases and pests that can be transmitted to you, your pets and your home very quickly and easily. • They generally make their nests in lofts, increasing the risk of diseases and pests being able to enter your home.
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