CATEGORY:
Rodent Infestations
Summary:
Mouse droppings are typically cylinder or tubular in shape, approximately a quarter of an inch long, and black in color. The biggest threat to a human from rodent droppings is Hantavirus, which is an airborne illness associated with rodent droppings. Inhaling the dust from sweeping up droppings can be deadly. To safely eliminate rodent droppings, homeowners should purchase a respirator with cartridges suitable for organic volatile compounds and rent or purchase a HEPA vacuum with triple filtration. Shop vacuums should not be used as they do not contain the required level of filtration. It is recommended to contact a professional biohazard cleanup service for assistance with rodent droppings. Various resources are available to help identify rodent droppings and provide tips for cleaning them up safely.
Mouse droppings can be confused with a lot of different rodents however they have a very distinct look to them. They are typically cylinder or tubular in shape and approximately a quarter of an inch long and always black in color. When you identify this type of fecal matter the biggest threat to a human being is Hanta virus. If you look up hantavirus on the Internet you will quickly see that it is an airborne illness associated with rodent droppings. The most common way people get hantavirus is they typically see a large amount of rodent droppings in their shed or garage and they attempt to start sweeping them up. When they do that the dust flies up and the person inhales what could contain hantavirus. It is extremely deadly.
in the last few years there was a case in the Seattle area of Washington where a man in his 30s was sweeping out rodent droppings from his shed or garage and got the virus. He died less than 60 days later.
There’s no way to know for sure if a rodent has the antivirus and less you actually test him for it. In the biohazard cleanup industry we treat all rodent droppings as potentially contaminated with the virus and we protect ourselves by wearing respirators with cartridges.
Two tips for homeowners to safely illuminate rodent droppings without getting sick are number one purchase a respirator with cartridges that are suitable for organic volatile compounds. Number two rent or purchase a HEPA vacuum, which contains triple filtration and will avoid blowing it airborne. Please do not use a shop vacuum because that does not contain the level of filtration required for this type of cleanup.
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Here are a few other resources to help you with the rodent droppings and their associated risks.
Are you concerned that you have rodents inside your house? Do you worry that you’ve seen little rodent droppings laying around the property? If so, then you need to learn more about how to identify rodent droppings.Did you know that rodent poop can be hazardous for your family and pets? It isn’t uncommon for both rats and mice to have Hantavirus in their poop, which can cause the lethal disease Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).
The incessant sounds of mice scurrying through your walls are starting to drive you crazy. Couple that with their random appearances and inclination to eat anything they get their hands on and these pests are bound to drive anyone crazy.However, there’s another thing they leave behind that some people forget to remove: rodent droppings. Worse still, these droppings pose dangers to your health you wouldn’t think possible. But why exactly is it worth going through all the trouble to remove them?
Droppings from mice are not a difficult task to deal with – should the right equipment be available. Mouse droppings in fabric can be hazardous to one’s health and should be dealt with promptly. Sometimes it is best for to hire a professional to remove the droppings simply to make sure anyone coming in contact with these fabrics in the future remain safe from the bacteria of mouse droppings.
