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The so-called Black Death, or bubonic plague, that decimated a third of the European population in the 14th century was caused by a bacteria, which was carried on the backs of rodents by fleas. All things considered, this is enough to instil a sense of fear in mice, irrespective of their size.
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Learn More »We’ve all seen those scenes in the blockbuster movies - mice crawling along the pipes in Home Alone to instil a sense of abandonment. Or a Disney animation where an elephant jumps 10 feet in the air and shrieks over the appearance of a tiny mouse. Or even the Friends episode where Phoebe has pet rodents living in her apartment. These little creatures have been painted in such a way that the negative association has rubbed off on us somewhat. So those scenes will give you some idea of what musophobia actually is. Musophobia, the intense fear of mice, rats and other rodents (mus being Latin for mice) is not entirely unreasonable. While there are studies which confirm that elephants do appear to have a disproportionate reaction when surprised by a mouse, humans have plenty of reasons to fear mice, therefore, true musophobia is no laughing matter. Firstly, understanding if you are in fact afraid of mice is empowering. Knowing what you are responding to with regards to phobias is the first step in taking control of how you feel and respond. So, does the thought of mice in your home make your stomach sink? If there's a mouse in the room, is your first instinct to get out? These are pretty clear indicators of your feelings towards the little creatures, and your musophobia, a fear of rodents. It comes as no surprise that people with musophobia are not keen on rodents within their house; it makes sense! Rodents can be bad news, and these fears come with an interesting, but very logical history.
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Learn More »If the risk rodents pose to your health isn't the underlying reason why you fear mice, perhaps the damage they can do to your home is the driving force behind why you have a phobia of them. Mice are well known to chew on just about anything they can get their sharp little teeth on, such wood, paper, cloth, books, furniture, insulation and, most significantly, electrical wiring. The potential damage, including fire risk with the electrics, and the related cost, would drive up any homeowners anxiety. Mice will also go after any food in your home that isn’t sealed, which not only destroys your food store but also circles right back to disease, as contaminated food can be a health risk.
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