Got Mouse Feces? Careful About the Cleanup

One of the more unpleasant aspects of pest control is cleaning up mouse feces. You may think it’s no more difficult than cleaning up after your dog, but there are real dangers associated with mouse droppings that you need to be aware of before attempting to deal with the situation.

A mouse will produce anywhere from 50 to 75 tiny pellets a day. Since mice spend much of the time scurrying around, their feces get deposited across a wide area, making it hard to contain the mess. Your first instinct may be to simply sweep floors and under furniture, hoping to collect it all.

However, this could potentially make the problem far worse. Mouse droppings are prime carriers for germs and viruses that can spread to humans. The most serious of these is Hantavirus which causes an intense, sometimes deadly respiratory illness. Transmission of the virus occurs when the pellets mix with dust and it becomes airborne during sweeping.

Mouse feces can also harbor the virus that causes LCM, a form of meningitis that’s not usually fatal but has painful flu-like symptoms. Food or drink that becomes contaminated by droppings can cause salmonella, resulting in digestive distress that can progress to dehydration.

If your home has been the site of a mouse infestation, don’t take any chances handling it yourself. The certified technicians of our Monmouth County, NJ exterminator service can remove the problem safely and thoroughly, giving you and your family peace of mind. Contact Allison Pest Control for more information.


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