A Quick Note About Hantavirus And Rodent Cleanup

Recent news coverage has brought renewed attention to hantavirus, which is associated with deer mice and exposure to contaminated droppings.
Here in the Inland Northwest, deer mice are commonly found in rural and wooded environments, though finding them around Spokane and even within city areas is not unheard of.
One important thing people should know is that rodent droppings should never be cleaned up dry.
Sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings can disturb particles into the air where they may be inhaled.
Instead:
thoroughly wet droppings and contaminated areas first
use a bleach-water solution or appropriate disinfectant
allow it to soak before cleanup
avoid creating dust during the process
Most rodent issues are nuisance problems, but proper cleanup and exclusion still matter.
Tahoma Specialty Pest Services
509-978-7830
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