The last Fun Fact Friday of 2012! It is the last Friday of the year, the last fun fact of the year, how's that for pressure? Just kidding, no pressure here, after all this is FUN fact Friday, and last time I checked fun did not really really involve pressure or stress.
Because rodents are a big problem this time of year, today's fun fact is on rodents. Rodents' front teeth never stop growing. Is this fact important? YES! It is very important and answers some questions people have regarding rodents and pest control.
One question this answers is: "How do rodents cause electrical fires?" The answer to this question? They chew on wires. Why do they chew on the wires? They chew on the wires because their front teeth never stop growing and they must gnaw on things in order to keep their teeth filed and sharpened. When rodents gnaw on wiring, they cause holes in the casing and sparks from the electrical current of the exposed and damaged wiring can ignite flammable materials on or around the wiring.
Another question answered, "Why are there bite marks on wooden surfaces where rodents are nesting?" Again it is the teeth constantly growing and the gnawing is used to keep the length of the teeth in check. Right along side this question is "Why have rodents chewed on my (non food item) stuff?" And the answer is the same.
It is important to deal with a rodent infestation, not only because they chew on things (including wiring) and potentially cause fires. They also carry diseases that can be transferred to humans, urine and feces can contaminate food/food prep areas, they destroy and contaminate duct work, insulation as well as personal items.
I looked for a youtube video about rodent teeth and came up with some videos that completely grossed me out (like someone letting a rat clean their teeth- no joke). So instead of rodent teeth, here is a video about the night life of rats.
For all of your rodent and pest control needs, Peak Pest Management has a solution. If you are having trouble with rats, mice or other pests please give me a call and I will be happy to help you out.
Micah Wood
www.peak-pest-management.com
micah@peak-pest-management.com
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