{"id":24027,"date":"2024-01-23T01:17:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T01:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=24027"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:39:40","slug":"rodent-diseases","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Diseases Rodents Carry"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/mice\/mouse-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                              \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-1200x0-c-default.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse.webp 1920w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse-1200x0-c-default.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse.jpg 1920w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"deer mouse\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/deer-mouse.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>When rodents get into your home, the first signs are often minor\u2014a rustle in the wall at night, a few strange pellets in the pantry, or a bag of food that looks a little chewed. When your home doesn\u2019t seem as clean or as safe as it should, it\u2019s natural to wonder whether rodents could be spreading rodent diseases where your family spends time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how rodents spread disease helps you recognize trouble early and decide when it\u2019s time to bring in help. At Critter Control, our job is to help you recognize early warning signs, reduce risks, and take action quickly if an infestation develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-rodents-spread-diseases\">How Do Rodents Spread Diseases?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/\"><u>Rodents<\/u><\/a> can introduce health risks into your home in several ways, and many of these issues start long before you ever see a mouse or rat. Their daily habits\u2014where they travel, what they touch, and how they build nests\u2014can leave behind contaminants that linger on surfaces, in the air, and around stored belongings. The most common pathways include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Droppings<\/strong>: As rodents move through kitchens, basements, and crawl spaces, they leave droppings along the way. When those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-droppings\/\"><u>rodent droppings<\/u><\/a> dry out, particles can become airborne and spread illness as you sweep or disturb them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urine<\/strong>: Rodents use urine to mark familiar routes. These trails can coat flooring, insulation, and hidden corners, creating consistent points of contamination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food and Surface Contamination<\/strong>: Rodents often explore pantries and food storage areas. When they walk across counters or packaging, they can transfer bacteria picked up from drains, crawl spaces, or outdoor areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nesting Materials<\/strong>: Shredded insulation, paper, and fabric inside a nest can hold waste, parasites, and bacteria. Even after the rodents leave, the nest itself can be hazardous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parasites<\/strong>: Fleas, ticks, and mites may hitch a ride on rodents and spread into living spaces, potentially bringing additional rodent-borne diseases with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly wiping surfaces, storing food securely, and inspecting less-traveled areas, like utility rooms or storage closets, can help you protect your family from the diseases carried by rodents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Diseases Rodents Can Carry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rodents may not look threatening, but their waste, nesting habits, and parasites can introduce health risks once they\u2019re inside a home. Even a small amount of activity can create conditions that need careful handling. Diseases caused by rodents can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hantavirus<\/strong>: This illness can spread when dried droppings or urine are disturbed. Cleanup has to be handled carefully, which is why trained professionals are the safest option for removing contaminated materials. Hantavirus is one of the better-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/mice\/what-diseases-do-mice-carry\/\"><u>mouse diseases<\/u><\/a>, but most homeowners are unlikely to encounter it, especially when cleanup is handled properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salmonellosis<\/strong>: Rodents can track bacteria onto food surfaces as they explore. Wildlife specialists can identify where rodents have been active and safely sanitize affected areas to keep your kitchen and pantry clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rat-Bite Fever<\/strong>: You don\u2019t have to be bitten to contract this illness\u2014contact with contaminated surfaces is enough. Professionals can trace rodent travel paths, remove waste, and prevent the bacteria from spreading into hidden areas of the home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plague<\/strong>: Although rare today, fleas carried by infected rodents can spread this disease. Since fleas can move quickly through carpets and stored belongings, trained technicians can eliminate both the parasites and the rodents that carry them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"hantavirus\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Hantavirus is a serious disease that comes from rodents.&nbsp;There is no anti-viral treatment, medical professionals can only provide supportive care as the body works to heal itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It spreads to people through&nbsp;airborne&nbsp;micro-particles&nbsp;picked up from&nbsp;rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.&nbsp; This can happen when hidden contamination is disturbed in areas like attics or during improper cleanup. Many people vacuum or dry sweep feces and urine without realizing it can release particles into the air that may be inhaled in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Because of this, cleanup needs to be handled carefully. Trained professionals are the safest option, with proper safety gear, sanitization products, and the knowledge needed to fully remove traces of rodent activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/author\/jburkhart\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/author\/jburkhart\/\">-Jason Burkhart, managing director, operational support.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these illnesses are possible, the risk of encountering them drops dramatically when nests, droppings, and contaminated materials are handled properly. Prevention through sanitation, quick response to signs of activity, and professional wildlife control play the biggest role in protecting your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Rodents Carry Rabies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most rodents do not carry rabies, and it is rare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/mice\/\"><u>mice<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/norway-rats\/norway-rat-diseases\/\"><u>rats<\/u><\/a> to spread the virus to people. While any mammal can contract <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/what-wild-animals-get-rabies\/\">rabies<\/a>, small rodents rarely survive encounters with rabid animals, which makes transmission highly unlikely. In most homes, the primary health concerns come from rodent waste or the parasites they may bring indoors\u2014not rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team can help you identify what type of animal you\u2019re dealing with, assess any safety concerns, and guide you on the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reduce the Risk of Rodent Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing the chance of illness from rodents starts with keeping your home clean, sealed, and well-maintained. Small habits make a noticeable difference, especially in the areas rodents rely on for food, shelter, and hiding spots. These steps can help limit activity and prevent waste or nesting materials from building up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Store food securely<\/strong>. Keep pantry items in sealed containers and wipe up crumbs or spills right away. This removes easy food sources that encourage rodents to explore the kitchen and storage areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep your trash area clean<\/strong>. Use bins with tight-fitting lids and take out garbage regularly. Outdoor cans should stay a few feet away from your home to reduce rodent traffic near entry points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspect your home regularly<\/strong>. Check attics, basements, utility rooms, and under-sink areas for droppings, gnaw marks, or shredded materials. Early detection helps you address a problem before it grows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seal entry points<\/strong>. Gaps around doors, vents, and utility lines are common access routes. Closing these openings helps keep rodents from getting inside and stops recurring issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limit clutter<\/strong>. Stacked boxes, stored fabric, and long-undisturbed areas provide shelter for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-nests\"><u>rodent nests<\/u><\/a>. Keeping storage spaces organized makes it easier to spot new activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These small steps help protect your home\u2019s environment and reduce the <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">risk of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/diseases-from-rats\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>disease from<\/u><\/a><\/span> rats&nbsp;or other contaminants that can&nbsp;come from rodents living indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Health With Professional Rodent Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When our team at Critter Control visits your home, we start with a thorough inspection to understand where rodents are entering, where they\u2019re nesting, and what conditions may be contributing to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, we use humane trapping and removal techniques to clear the infestation. Once the rodents are gone, we focus on sealing gaps and addressing areas where waste or nesting materials have built up. These steps help eliminate contamination risks and keep rodents from returning. For long-term protection, we also look for changes you can make around your home\u2014such as adjusting storage areas or reducing outdoor attractants\u2014that support ongoing prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to restore a sense of safety to your home by managing the problem responsibly and helping you prevent future issues related to rodents and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-heading\">Quicklinks<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n  <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n    <ul class=\"link-list full\">\n                        <li>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/difference-between-mice-and-rats\/\">Difference between Mice and Rats<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                  <li>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-caused-house-fires\/\">Rodent Caused House Fires<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                  <li>\n              <a 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