1. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Rodent Exclusion

2. SIGNS OF RODENT INFESTATION Droppings Tracks Gnawing damage Burrows Runways

3. SIGNS OF RODENT INFESTATION Grease marks Urine stains Live or dead rodents Rodent noises Rodent odors

4. Control Rodents Outside

5. Store garbage in tight-fitting containers. Control Rodents Outside

6. No lumber, rocks etc. < 50 ft from buildings. No gaps > 1/4 inch between door and door frame. Control Rodents Outside

7. Fill in holes > 1/4 inch. Control Rodents Outside

8. Attic vent screened. No gaps or cracks > 1/4 inch between window and cabin. No holes in screens. Control Rodents Outside

9. No gaps > 1/4 inch where utility lines enter cabin. No gaps or cracks > 1/4 inch beneath structure. Control Rodents Outside

10. No gaps > 1/4 inch along eaves. No gaps or cracks > 1/4 inch between siding. Chimneys and roof vents screened. Control Rodents Outside

11. Exhaust flaps close tightly. Control Rodents Outside

12. Control vegetation within 18 inches of building. Control Rodents Outside

13. Control pet food and water. Control Rodents Outside

14. Control Rodents Inside

15. Good housekeeping. Control Rodents Inside

16. Properly store foods. Control Rodents Inside

17. Properly store garbage. Control Rodents Inside

18. Fill in holes > 1/4 inch. Control Rodents Inside

19. Check utility lines beneath sinks for holes > 1/4 inch. Control Rodents Inside

20. Check behind water heater and furnace for utility holes > 1/4 inch. Control Rodents Inside

21. Use snap traps. Don’t use poison baits. Control Rodents Inside

22. Wrap carcasses in plastic bags. Control Rodents Inside

23. For additional information see the National Park Service’s “Mechanical Rodent Proofing Techniques” document or contact your regional or park Public health Consultant. Rodent Exclusion

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