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HPS Prevention
HPS Prevention: Overview Slide. The best method to prevent
HPS is to limit human-rodent contact. Mice should be controlled
inside and outside of the home. Safety precautions should
be used when cleaning in areas with evidence of rodent infestation.
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Control Mice Inside (1)
Control Mice Inside: Eliminate food sources by washing dishes,
cleaning floors and counter. Put pet food and water away at
night. Store food and garbage in containers with tight lids.
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Control Mice Inside (2)
Prevent Mice from Entering Homes and Buildings: Clear brush
and grass from around foundation. Seal holes that mice may
use to enter buildings and use flashing around the base of
the house. Keep snap traps, baited with peanut butter, set
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Control Mice Inside (3)
Use sheet metal or concrete to seal holes around pipes leading
into homes. |
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Control Mice Outside
Control Mice Outside: Eliminate possible nesting sites. Elevate
hay, woodpiles, and garbage cans and place them at least 100
feet from the house. Eliminate junk or things that provide
shelter to rodents.
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Control Mice Outside
Control Mice Outside: Eliminate food sources. Store all animal
feed in containers with lids. Discard excess food in the evening
into containers with lids. Do not leave water bowls out at
night.
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Use Safety Precautions (1)
Natural rodent predators, such as non-poisonous snakes, owls,
and hawks, may be beneficial in the control and reduction
of rodents outside the home. |
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Use Safety Precautions (2)
Use Safety Precautions: When cleaning in areas infested with
rodents, use a disinfectant, wear rubber gloves and do not
stir up and breathe dust. Dispose of dead animals properly.
Disinfect used gloves before removing, and wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water. |
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Laboratory-confirmed Diagnosis
Use Safety Precautions When Enjoying Outdoor Activities: avoid
contact with rodents, stay away from rodent burrows or nests,
and keep campsites clean and food tightly sealed. Open doors
and windows of unused cabins and air out for at least half
an hour before entering or cleaning. Avoid sleeping on bare
ground. |
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National
Center for Infectious Diseases
