While this is a severe example, this news from Tacoma this past November shows how severe the impact that rodent infestation can have on a local business. This quote is from the article:

According to the inspection report, the restaurant cannot reopen until all food debris and grease buildup in the facility is removed, all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned, and a certified pest control operator comes out to do a mass catching and treatment.

— Full article here: Rats! Tacoma’s The Rock pizza restaurant closed for rodent infestation – KIRO 7 News Seattle

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In June of this year, a sad story came out of Eastern Washington on the Tri-City Herald’s website. It mentioned the unfortunate death of someone from the hantavirus, which is typically spread by rodents.

The article offered some tips and insights on this difficult topic:

People can be infected with hantavirus by breathing in dust contaminated from the urine, droppings or nests of infected rodents. They also can be infected by touching contaminated objects and then touching their nose or mouth. The greatest risk of infection is in enclosed spaces, such as sheds, cabins or vehicles, that have rodent infestations and little fresh air.

Symptoms appear one to eight weeks after exposure and may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal problems such as nausea or diarrhea. Later symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and tightening of the chest as fluid fills the lungs require hospitalization.

If a cabin or shed is infested with mice, the building should be aired out for 30 minutes before entering. Rodents also may get inside vehicles through rust holes, vents and other openings. They may build nests in engine compartments, the air system, trunks, spare tire compartments or glove boxes.

Read the full article at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article289230964.html#storylink=cpy

Even though this took place in Eastern Washington, many areas in the Western part of the State risk illness due to rodents. If you need any help with residential or commercial rodent removal services in the areas we serve, then you are welcome to contact us here:

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This past December, the DailyUW.com posted an article about the problem of rats affecting Seattle including the Northeast 43rd area. Here are some snippets from that article:

“Many rats had been living in this unmanaged planted strip that was installed by the city as a part of the bus and light rail improvements,” UDP executive director Don Blakeney wrote in an email.” 

“Containing the rodent population in the U-District requires cooperation on all fronts. Many historic buildings in the area are vulnerable to rodents because of holes in their exterior. Mice are able to fit into holes the width of a pencil and rats can chew and squeeze their way into a building with a hole as small as 1/4 inch in diameter.”

“The violation associated with insect, rodent, or animal presence is a blue violation, as opposed to a red critical violation with the highest risk of causing foodborne disease, and is worth 5 points. 120 or more red and blue points requires that the food establishment be shut down until they have fixed the issues, submitted a prevention plan to avoid future issues and received another inspection.

“Let’s say a rat runs across the kitchen floor when everything else they’ve done correctly, would that constitute a closure?” Bui said. “So that remains to be seen. You know it’s up to [an] individual, case to case basis. It’s up to us to make the final call.” 

https://www.dailyuw.com/news/rats-on-the-ave-how-businesses-government-and-community-members-are-maintaining-food-safety/article_785d3c1c-955b-11ee-87d6-3b4fdfffa13a.html

We offer commercial pest control, including rodent removal for rats, in Seattle and the other areas we serve.

We service:

• Developers seeking rodent abatement before demolitions
• Restaurants looking for safe and discreet services
• Commercial buildings and retail stores with all types of pests
• Property managers who want peace of mind for their tenants

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