In Washington, deer mice are the main carriers of a virus that cause hantavirus in people. We are rodent specialists and can help you get rid of rodents around your property.
Learn how to identify different types of rodents with Western Exterminator. Despite being home to dozens of rodent species, the state of Washington has no true native rats. Not all wildlife create conflicts. For the latest WDFW closures, restrictions, and updates see the WDFW COVID-19/Coronavirus response page. They may thrive in urban or rural settings and are known to cause considerable damage to buildings.
Rodents are common and formidable pests in human dwellings. Have you seen a rodent on your property?
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There are many different rodent species located throughout the world.
Land Acknowledgement: The Burke Museum stands on the lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, whose ancestors resided here since time immemorial.Many Indigenous peoples thrive in this place—alive and strong. Location. Was it a mouse, rat, vole, mole or something else? It does, however, have two species of introduced rat and several native critters commonly referred to as rats -- although technically they aren’t -- including the kangaroo rat, woodrat and muskrat. Rodent Identification. 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States. Rodents are also transmitters of dangerous diseases.
Diseases from rodents can spread to people through bite wounds, eating contaminated food or water, or breathing in germs from rodent urine or droppings that are stirred into the air.