Tips: Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

No one wants to talk about it but:

• Nearly half of all households reported having a rodent problem in the last year.

• More often the seeing actual mice, people see signs of mice such as black, rice like pellets, A.K.A. mouse poop.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Why Should You Care About Mouse Droppings?

Rodent droppings can transmit numerous diseases, even in the absence of actual mice, such as:

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

• Lymphocytic Chorio-meningitis (LCM)

• Rat-bite Fever• Salmonellosis• Tularemia

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Why Should You Care About Mouse Droppings?

Although mice maybe elusive, the signs they leave behind can help you assess the extent of the problem.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Deciphering Droppings

• Mice droppings measure 1/8 to 1/4 inch in length and have a thin, rod-shaped appearance with pointed ends.

• Roof rats are larger than mice but smaller than Norway rats. Their droppings tend to measure 1/4 inch long.

• Droppings of Norway rats can measure between 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in length and have a moon or crescent shape.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

The Do's and Don'ts of Dropping Duty

• Don't use a broom or vacuum when cleaning rodent infested areas. This could stir up pathogens and cause you to inhale them.

• Don't use your bare hands when cleaning up mouse droppings.

• Don't forget to rodent proof the area to prevent future infestations.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

The Do's and Don'ts of Dropping Duty

• Do air out the area prior to cleaning to reduce the chance on inhaling air borne germs.

• Do wear rubber or latex gloves.

• Do dispose of all nests, droppings, dead rodents and soiled paper towels or cloths in a sealed bag inside a covered trash can.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Preventing Pest Problems

• Don’t let it happen again by using natural rodent repellent.

• Stay Away® Rodent is non-toxic and guaranteed effective.

• Natural rodent repellent is the best way to get rid of mice because it solves problems before they begin.

• Instead of a quick fix ‘kill’ approach, you can coexist with nature using these proactive prevention tips.

Cleaning Up Mouse Droppings

Pest Prevention Tips

• Clean up – Remove pest attractants like food and water sources.

• Seal up – Close off potential entry points such as dryer vents, cracks in foundations and gaps around doors or windows.

• Pouch up – Place Stay Away® natural pest prevention pouches in areas you wish to protect.

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