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A mouse trapped in Carlsbad by San Diego Vector Controltested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirusThe mouse was trapped at Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
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A mouse trapped in Carlsbad has tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirusThe wild harvest mouse was living near Agua Hedionda Lagoon, a popular site for outdooractivities like kayaking and hiking.The San Diego Department of Environmental Health announced the positive test result as a wayto warn residents about the threat of rodent activity in the Carlsbad area.Hantavirus is a group of viruses that infect rodents and can be deadly to humans if rodentdropping or dried rodent urine is broken up and allowed to become airborne. This can happenwhen cleaning or sweeping up places where infected mice have nested. Once airborne, peoplecan breathe in the small airborne particles infecting themselves.It’s rare for humans to contract hantavirus as long as wild rodents stay in the wild and don’t getinto garages, sheds, and homes , said health officials.Here’s how you can protect yourself, according to San Diego health officials: Seal up all external holes in homes, garages and sheds larger than a dime to keep rodentsfrom getting in. Eliminate rodent infestations immediately. Avoid rodent-infested areas and don’t stir up dust or materials that may be contaminatedwith rodent droppings, saliva and urine. Clean up rodent droppings and urine using a wet cleaning method. Get and maintain a rodent population control service on your property.Wheeler’s Pest Control provides rodent inspection and rodent control and pest control services inCarlsbad Ca. If you are looking to control rats and mice in and/or around your home give us acall at 760-504-5340
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