Tag: mouse

How to Stay Safe When Cleaning Up After Rodents

May 15, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you are in the yard, garage or garden, watch for signs of rodents and take precautions against hantavirus exposure when cleaning up after rodents. Also take steps to protect yourself if you are entering a building that has been closed up during Stay at Home orders. We have tips to help.

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5 important tips for staying safe when cleaning areas with rodents

March 19, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Some mice (deer mice, specifically) can carry hantavirus in their urine and droppings, This virus is rare, but can be potentially deadly in humans. So, if you are doing your annual spring cleaning and notice signs of infestation, take caution when cleaning it up.

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Two cases of hantavirus reported in King County since December, 2016: Be aware of health risks associated with deer mouse infestations

March 21, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hantavirus can cause a rare but deadly disease called Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). In Washington State hantavirus is carried primarily by deer mice. Over the last several months, two people in King County have become ill with HPS, and one person died. A person gets HPS by breathing in hantavirus. This can happen when dust […]

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