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How to Clean Up After Rodents Take kesponsffi ity <br /> Hantavirus precaution? Bea Good Nelghbor j <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 itis the <br /> sheds or homes that have been closed up to air responsibility of property owners to prevent UNWANTED <br /> out for 3 0 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 properly should be maintained so <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 <br /> disinfectant to set for 10 minutes. <br /> 5. Disinfect counter tops, cabinets and .0 r <br /> drawers, floors and baseboards. <br /> 6. Steam clean carpets, rugs,and upholstered ,:c::..: y <br /> furniture. X <br /> 7. Dispose of dead rodents and contaminated <br /> p <br /> items by double bagging inplastic bags <br /> and placing inyour garbage can outside. <br /> 8. Wash clothes and bedding with detergent - <br /> and hot water. Set the dryer on high. <br /> 9. When you are done, disinfect or throw Artwork by LW,Helru <br /> away the gloves you used. Wash your S a n Joaquin County <br /> hands or shower with soap and hot water. Environmental Health Four Sti--,t,%s to <br /> -- Department ,'IF <br /> Making &Using a Disinfectont Solution Prevent ,cmd Control <br /> 1868 E.Hazelton Avenue Stockton, <br /> Infestations <br /> l_I7� i�e� d io <br /> b1cach to 10 Cups of Water. <br /> Stockton, CA95205 9, <br /> 209-468-3420 <br /> Apply generously to the June 2016 <br /> contaminated area and A Guide for <br /> allow to get for 10 minLites before cleaning. <br /> Homeowners and Tenants <br />