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Cleaning Up/Eliminating Rodents
Mice and other rodents carry the hantavirus. Humans pick it up by inhaling dust from rodent droppings. Experts caution you to be careful when cleaning up areas where rodents may have lived.
Suggestions for eliminating or cleaning up rodents (from the Utah State Health Dept.)
1. Keep mice and other rodents our of your home
Seal all openings into your home that are larger than 1/4 inch.
Keep all weeds, woodpiles, and garbage at least 100 ft. from house.
Keep all food, including pet food, in rodent proof containers.
Keep kitchens and food preparation areas clean.
2. Trap all mice in your home
Remember to wear gloves while handling mice.
Use snap traps.
Spray mice and trap with disinfectant.
Place rodent in a double plastic bag for disposal.
Leave several baited spring loaded traps inside the house at all times.
3. Clean up after mice
Wear rubber gloves while cleaning.
Air out area for 30 minutes.
Do not create dust by sweeping or vacuuming.
Spray rodent droppings and nests with disinfectant.
Place rodent droppings, nests, and other contaminated items in double bag.
Wash gloved hands in disinfectant, then soap and water.
Wash bare hands after removing gloves.
For more information on rodent clean up and elimination, call: Utah Dept. of Health Bureau of Epidemiology (801) 538-6191
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