General Information Signs of Infestation Methods of Control Rat-Proofing Cleaning Up after Rodents

Cleaning Up after Rodents
- Make sure to wear gloves when cleaning up after rodents.
- Use a plastic spray bottle with either a 10% bleach solution (1 ½ cups bleach + 1 gallon of water) or Lysol.
- Thoroughly soak all infested surfaces with the disinfectant and allow to set for 20 minutes before wiping up.
- After cleaning, wash your hands and arms immediately with soap and warm water.
Disposing of Dead Rodents
- Wear rubber gloves.
- Thoroughly spray dead rodents and traps with disinfectant before handling.
- Triple bag the rodents and/or traps.
- If traps will be reused, soak them in a bucket of disinfectant for 20 minutes. Allow to dry before setting them out again.
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