Southern California Rental Housing Association Rental Advisor Magazine

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BEWARE!

Rats Are Dirty and Leave Chaos Behind

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By Nancy Schaible, Corky's Pest Control ticks, mites and fleas. With so many hazards associated with rat (and mice) infestations, and the time-consuming process involved in cleaning up and sanitizing effectively, calling in experts is a very prudent decision.

Rats and mice are constantly urinating and defecating, contaminating every surface they touch. Disease and bacteria are easily tracked across, furniture, appliances, countertops and utensils on their paws and fur.

Professional pest control companies provide comprehensive treatment and exclusion plans and take on the job of restoring healthful living environments.

Unsanitary rat feces, urine, carcasses and other, biohazard, waste, pose real health concerns. Rats can spread diseases (to humans directly through their feces, urine, saliva or bites. They can also spread diseases indirectly through their, very close friends:

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Rats and even mice can create a ton of damage and a dangerous amount of contamination in a very short time. Cleaning up after them can be a “big” job and a hazardous one to boot. The messes they make are "TOXIC"!

They do all the work so you keep healthy. If you are experiencing trouble with pests, not only do you need to get rid of the rats and mice, but you'll also need the following services: Exclusion Service: repairs damaged structures and prevents future interior infestations.

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