Most homeowners don’t want to share their homes with the rodents that live in Larimer County. Unfortunately, it is part of live here in Northern Colorado. This past week, Larimer County has reported that Tularemia has been found in the county from a dead rabbit. If you live here, you know that there are rabbits as well as other rodents that can potentially carry this disease everywhere. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about this illness and how to keep your family and friends safe from it.
What is Tularemia?
If you are like many people, you may not know much about the dangers of tularemia or what it even is. Tularemia is a serious bacterial infection that can be spread to humans if they aren’t careful. This is a bacterium that can be carried by rabbits, rodents, ticks and deer flies. All of which can be found in Larimer County. Some of the most common symptoms of this dangerous illness include:
– Ulcer: Most people will form an ulcer at the point of contact or the bite area on their skin if tularemia is present.
– Swollen Lymph Nodes: You may feel large and uncomfortable lymph nodes if you have been infected.
– Fever & Chills: Often, people experience a high fever accompanied by chills that can be miserable.
– Loss of Appetite: When you are sick with tularemia, it is common to have no interest in eating and complete loss of appetite.
– Nausea & Abdominal Pain: Another common symptom of this illness is nausea and vomiting that can generally leave the person dehydrated.
– Muscle Aches & Headaches: Lastly, is it common for achiness to be present when infected with tularemia.
How to Protect Yourself From Tularemia
The best way to avoid tularemia is to avoid contact with anything that could be a carrier. If you have rodents on your property and have a difficult time controlling them, it is time to call in the pest control professionals to take care of the problem. Rodents are the most common carriers of this disease and can put those you love in serious danger. This is why it is so important to act quickly whenever you notice any sign that there are rodents on your property. When you don’t take rodent infestation seriously, there are many illnesses that they could be carrying. It is always safer to avoid disease and illnesses that are caused by rodents by contacting pest control to come and wipe your property clean from any rodent infestations.
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If you are experiencing a problem with rodents taking over your home or property, play it safe and call on Effective Pest Services to help you get rid of them for good. We have the tools and expertise to eradicate your home and property of rodents and other carriers of these dangerous diseases so that your family stays safe. Call us today!
