When people think about the dangers of coming in contact with wild animals, they will usually think about rabies first. Rabies is a deadly disease that should cause concern, but it is far from being the only problem contact with wildlife can cause. No one should encourage wild animals to enter their yard or approach an animal. Here are just a few of the reasons why.
Spreading Dangerous Diseases
Bubonic Plague: It is Commonly believed that the scourge called the Black Death was caused by a virus spread by rats. The bubonic plague has remained under control thanks to better personal hygiene and modern medicine, but approximately seven people in the United States still contract the potentially fatal illness each year. Rats, mice, and squirrels can all carry this disease and, if it is not diagnosed quickly, it can be fatal. The disease is passed by fleas that have bitten the creature and then hop onto humans for another snack.
Leprosy: They may look like adorable little tanks, but armadillos are transmitters of leprosy to humans. Animal Control in Columbus OH rarely dealt with armadillos in the past but, as the critter is spreading further north, it is expected to become more of an issue in the state. The disease is on the hide of the animal and passed through general contact.
Causing Physical Injuries
Animal Control in Columbus OH is often called after homeowners, their pets, or their children have suffered an attack from a wild animal. Many seemingly docile creatures can turn dangerous in an instant. This includes skunks, raccoons, and opossums. The animals can cause injury to anyone without warning.
Destroying Personal Property
Wild animals are often destructive to houses in addition to the risks they pose to people and pets. It is not unusual for them to look for shelter inside once the weather turns cold. Homes that are familiar to them and seem friendly are primary targets. When they decide to make a house their own, they will chew holes through walls, shred insulation, and destroy electrical wires.
Do not feed wild animals and never leave cat or dog food outside. Keep all trash covered, and install motion lights to deter four-legged visitors at night. If wild animals continue to come into the yard and are not frightened away by people or pets, Contact Wildlife Control Company to humanely catch and remove the animals from the property.