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Take Responsibility <br />Be a Good Neighbor <br />You can help prevent rodent problems in your <br />neighborhood. In San Joaquin County it is the <br />responsibility of property owners to prevent <br />conditions on their property that provide a <br />home or food source for rats. You can do this <br />by maintaining your property in a manner <br />that is not attractive to rodents. <br />After food sources and nesting <br />places have been removed and <br />rats have been eliminated, your <br />property should be maintained so <br />that the rats will not return. <br />RESOURCES <br />Making & Using a Disinfectant Solution <br />Mix a solution of 1 cup <br />bleach to 10 cups of water. <br />Apply generously to the <br />contaminated area and <br />allow to set for 10 minutes before cleaning. <br />UNWANTED <br />Artwork 4 Lea. <br />Four Steps to <br />Prevent and Control <br />Rodent Infestations <br />A Guide for <br />Homeowners and Tenants <br />How to Clean Up After Rodents <br />Hantavirus precaution! <br />Deer mice can shed hantavirus in their urine, <br />which can be fatal to people. Allow buildings, <br />sheds or homes that have been closed up to air <br />out for 30 minutes before cleaning. <br />Wear latex or rubber gloves and a dust <br />mask while cleaning. <br />Mix a solution of 1 cup bleach to 10 cups <br />water or use a household disinfectant. <br />Don't vacuum, sweep or dry dust areas <br />when cleaning. This disturbs dried rodent <br />urine and feces that may contain harmful <br />bacteria or viruses. <br />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 />Disinfect counter tops, cabinets and <br />drawers, floors and baseboards. <br />Steam clean carpets, rugs, and upholstered <br />furniture. <br />Dispose of dead rodents and contaminated <br />items by double bagging in plastic bags <br />and placing in your garbage can outside. <br />Wash clothes and bedding with detergent <br />and hot water. Set the dryer on high. <br />When you are done, disinfect or throw <br />away the gloves you used. Wash your <br />hands or shower with soap and hot water. <br />San ,loaqn n COU ll1V <br />ECM ronmental Heath <br />Department <br />1868 E. Hazelton Avenue <br />Stockton, CA9 52 0 5 <br />209-468-3420 <br />June 2016