What You (Unfortunately) Need to Know About Animal Droppings

It’s not a topic most of us have any love for. It hardly makes for polite dinner conversation, and it’s likely the thing you enjoy least about owning a pet. However, there’s some important information that every homeowner (pet or no pet) should know about animal droppings. The smell and appearance of droppings is incredibly off-putting to the human senses, and that’s no coincidence. Droppings are filled with robust bacteria cultures. Enteric bacteria are fastidious (hard to eliminate) and hazardous to human health. Your body balks at the idea of dealing with droppings because they’re dangerous. This is important to keep in mind as you monitor your home for pests. Here’s what you (unfortunately) need to know about animal droppings.

Animal Droppings Are Harbingers of Dangerous Bacteria

As distasteful as it is to imagine, droppings are an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive. Microorganisms from the gut make their way into animal feces where there are nutrients on which they can thrive. Streptococci, many strains of which are pathogenic, propagate in animal droppings. Bacteria that cause everything from pneumonia to ear infections can flourish in this nutrient dense environment.

The Greater the Amount of Droppings, the Higher the Risk

Bacteria work in aggregate. A greater mass of bacteria increases the likelihood of infection and the severity of the symptoms. If you have a colony of pests living in your attic for a long period of time, they may build up a large mass of droppings. The bacteria can travel through the air and be ingested by you or your family members, causing lung problems. This is why if you’re concerned that you may have a pest problem, you should act quickly.

Worried About Potential Pest Droppings in Your Home?

Get in touch with the experts at Carmel Valley Pest Control. This team of professionals specializes in pest control, termite treatment, and preventative building practices. One of Carmel Valley’s talented members can inspect your home for any signs of pest infiltration and examine that area to ensure no harmful droppings have been left behind by your unwanted guest(s). Contact Carmel Valley Pest Control in Carmel Valley, CA, today at (858) 350-8838, (760) 736-8838, or (888) 989-8838 to give yourself peace of mind.