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How to Clean Up After Rodents Take Responsibility <br /> Hantavirus precaution! Be a Good Neighbor A <br /> Deer mice can shed hantavirus in their urine, <br /> which can be fatal to people. Allow buildings, You can help prevent rodent problems in yourneighborhood. In San Joaquin County itis the <br /> sheds or homes that have been closed up to air responsibility of property owners to prevent UNWANTED out for 30 minutes before cleaning. conditions on their properly that provide a <br /> home or food source for rats. You can do this <br /> mask while cleaning.1. Wear latex e rubber gloves and a dust by maintaining your property in a manner <br /> aning. 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 /> 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 RESOURCES <br /> disinfectant before cleaning. Allow the <br /> disinfectant to set for 10 minutes. <br /> 5. Disinfect counter tops, cabinets and <br /> drawers, floors and baseboards. +' <br /> 6. Steam clean carpets, rugs,and upholstered y <br /> furniture. <br /> 7. Dispose of dead rodents and contaminated `Y <br /> items by double bagging in plastic bags <br /> and placing in your garbage can outside. c' <br /> 8. Wash clothes and bedding with detergent '" 9 <br /> and hot water. Set the dryer on high. <br /> 9. When you are done, disinfect or throw Aft—&by L..1.H.1- <br /> away the gloves you used. Wash your San Joaquin County <br /> hands or shower with soap and hot water. <br /> Environmental Health FO.Ll.1' Steps to <br /> Making & Department <br /> Using . Prevent and Control <br /> Mix a solution of I ti. 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue ItC� rlt Irles� tions <br /> bleach to 10 cups of water. s. Stockton, C A 9 5 2 0 5 j j <br /> Apply — <br /> _ _rously to the 209-468-3420 <br /> June 2016 <br /> contaminatedA Guide for <br /> allow to set for 10 minutes before - Homeowners and Tenants <br />