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Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Last time we talked, I’d likened the reaction to rodents to that of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ 5 stages of grief. I’d like to expand upon that. Understanding how and why we react to rodents is an excellent first step to taking ourselves out of the category I like to call the “rodent challenged population.” Knowledge is power, and that is the key to rising above such challenges. So join me on this journey through the stages of grief and we will work together to find a solution.
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Denial: To block out the pain of the realization, people often deny the reality of the situation. Example: “I heard a noise. It sounded sort of like a mouse. No! It couldn’t be a mouse in my house – maybe it was a ghost. Yes, I think my house is haunted.”
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Anger: As denial wears off and the pain returns, people will redirect their emotions from the scary and helpless fear of being hurt to the less vulnerable state of anger. Their rage may be directed at people, objects, or rodents. Example: “That yellow-bellied exterminator lied to me – this is all his fault! Next time I will check www.pestworld.org for a licensed pest professional” or “That stinking mouse trap/poison didn’t do its job – false advertising if ever I’ve seen such a thing!” or “I’m gonna shoot that dang vermin!”
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Bargaining: In an attempt to regain control of the situation, people often try to make a deal. Example: “Ok Mr. Mouse, so long as you confine your shenanigans to the garage, I will leave you be – but don’t come inside the house.”
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Depression: This is a stage people pass through that can be eased by loving support and empowering knowledge. Example: Victim, “Why bother cleaning the kitchen, the mice act as if I’m a short order cook anyway.” Loving friend, “Don’t get so down, have you considered a natural rodent repellent, like Fresh Cab?”
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Acceptance: To overcome any challenge, one must first accept it. This phase of acceptance may not necessarily mean happiness, but it is markedly different than depression. Example: Yes, I have a rodent problem, and yes, I can solve it.”
If any of the above examples ring true for you, take a deep breath and realize that you are already on your way to overcoming your rodent problems. In our next installment, we will address prevention and recovery so you can feel confident moving forward without fear of regression.
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