Washington state officials warn of toilet rats after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’ | Washington state
Residents in Washington state are being told to be wary of unwanted festive visitors, such as mice coming out of toilets, before Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
Health officials in Washington have warned that recent flooding in the state “could drive rodents into sewer systems.” Inside a Facebook post“If a mouse visits your toilet, take a deep breath and follow these tips,” the Seattle and King county public health department wrote. Before we outline the steps to take if a rodent comes out of your toilet.
Unsurprisingly, the first tip given is “Try to remain calm. This may not be easy under the circumstances.” The Facebook post advises people to flush the mouse down the toilet or spray the toilet with dish soap to lubricate the disgusting furry mammal’s path to the drain.
Health officials say if the mouse is too large to be destroyed this way, residents should close the toilet lid and call a pest control company. Possibly, if this is not enough, it may be advisable to use other suitable places.
Rats are surprisingly strong swimmers and can hold their breath for several minutes; This, along with their durability and ability to fit into small spaces, means they can easily enter someone’s home via the toilet.
Such a scenario, which is a nightmare for people with musophobia, is seen more frequently in old buildings whose pipes are ruined after heavy rains.
Washington state faced its worst flooding ever this month; Several days of torrential rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people as floodwaters submerged homes, washed out roads and triggered landslides.
