Keeping Properties Clean

Cleanliness is next to godliness, but rodents don’t feel the same way. These uninvited guests are messy and destructive but more than anything, they are a health hazard. In a climate where it is more important than ever to have a clean, safe and welcoming indoor space, infestations make this impossible. Mice and rats are a huge problem for households, commercial spaces and restaurants but smaller insects are not immune from spreading bacteria. It is simple enough to let something small or simple fly under the radar, but any bug is bad news!

What to Expect from Infestations?

Catching sight of a spider might be a scary site but there are far worse things creeping behind your walls. Each pest brings its own particular set of issues, some of which can range from property damage to bacteria and health risks.

Bacteria: Everyone knows that mice and rats leave urine, droppings and saliva behind. These might be some of the most obvious pest infestations but there are often insects hiding out. Ants are a common issue within households, commercial spaces and anywhere that crumbs can be gathered. On their own, ants are not very threatening, but these tiny terrors can spread bacteria across sensitive areas, like those used for food service and prep.

Damage: Even something cute and cuddly like a rogue squirrel can mean a ton of property damage. Rodents can chew through walls and construction materials, but other pests are far more subtle. Silverfish, for example, are known to make meals out of anything organic. This means that paper products, natural adhesives, cotton clothing and anything with an organic base are all on the menu.

Disease: Property damage is costly and annoying, but it is nothing compared to a serious health issue. Cockroaches are some of the most stubborn pests around, but they are also some of the most dangerous. The items left behind (i.e. urine, droppings) can have a huge impact on digestive and respiratory issues, sometimes even ending in sepsis. While cockroaches infest homes, biting pests like mosquitoes surrounding outdoor spaces, making blood meals out of their hosts and spreading West Nile Virus.

Kick pests to the curb and keep your home or workspace clean with one call to the experts at Toodaloo.