Eliminating rodents will decrease your risk for Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Follow these standard rodent removal and cleanup guidelines:

1. Use rubber gloves and spray the nest or dead rodent until soaked with a household disinfectant solution or three tablespoons of bleach in one gallon of water. Other disinfectants can also be used as directed. Let the area soak thoroughly 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Remove the nest or rodent using a long-handled shovel or rubber gloves.

3. Double bag the rodent or nest securely with plastic bags and dispose of them in the trash.
Persons in rural areas may bury the waste two to three feet deep.

4. Clean up the rodent area and traps by spraying with disinfectant solution. Let the area soak for 10 to 15 minutes. While still wearing gloves, wipe up the area with paper towels or rags.

5. Double bag all paper towels,rags, and gloves used in thecleanup. Dispose of them in a tightly covered trash container.

6. Wash your hands with soap and water after completing the cleanup.

After the rodents are removed,floors, countertops, cabinets and other surfaces should be cleaned with a solution of three tablespoons of household bleach in one gallon of water, or by a commercial disinfectant. Do not sweep floors with a broom, or vacuum, until area has been disinfected.Rugs can be steam cleaned; dirt floors should be sprayed with a disinfectant solution.