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How to CIean Up After Rodents Take Responsibility <br /> Hantavirus precaution! Bea Good.Neighbor <br /> Deer mice can shed hantavirus in their urine, You can help prevent rodent problems in your <br /> which can be fatal to people. Allow buildings, neighborhood.In San Joaquin County it is the <br /> sheds or homes that have been closed up to air responsibility of property owners to prevent UNWANTED <br /> out for 30 minutes before cleaning. conditions on their property that provide a <br /> home or food source for rats. You can do this <br /> 1. Wear latex or rubber gloves and a dust by maintaining your property in a manner <br /> mask while cleaning. that is not attractive to rodents. <br /> 2. Mix a solution of 1 cup bleach to 10 cups After food sources and nesting <br /> water or use a household disinfectant. places have been removed and <br /> 3. Don't vacuum, sweep or dry dust areas rats have been eliminated, your <br /> when cleaning. This disturbs dried rodent property should be maintained so <br /> P Y <br /> urine and feces that may contain harmful that the rats will not return. <br /> bacteria or viruses. _ <br /> 4. Wet down all contaminated areas, dead <br /> rodents,droppings and nesting areas with a <br /> disinfectant before cleaning. Allow the RIESOURCFS <br /> disinfectant to set for 10 minutes. <br /> 5. Disinfect counter tops, cabinets and qu IH <br /> drawers, floors and baseboards. <br /> 6. Steam clean carpets, rugs,and upholstered Q <br /> furniture. y, •,� y <br /> 7. Dispose of dead rodents and contaminated <br /> items by double bagging in plastic bags <br /> and placing in your garbage can outside. c • �P <br /> 8. Wash clothes and bedding with detergent <<FOR� <br /> L <br /> and hot water. Set the dryer on high. <br /> 9. When you are done, disinfect or throw Artwork 6y Lt.k He1— <br /> away the gloves you used. Wash your San Joaquin County <br /> hands or shower with soap and hot water. Environmental Health <br /> Department Four Steps to <br /> Making : _, , Prevent and Control <br /> Mix a r 1868 E.Hazelton Avenue Rodent Infestations <br /> solution bleach to 10 cups of water, Stockton, CA9 5 2 0 5 <br /> 209-468-3420 <br /> ApplyJune 2016 contaminated area and A Guide for <br /> allow to set for 10 minutes before cleaning. Homeowners and Tenants <br />