21/05/2025
🐀 Hantavirus: What you need to know
Following recent headlines about a high-profile hantavirus death, we've had several enquiries about this rare but serious disease.
Hantavirus mainly spreads through rodents. The virus is carried in their droppings, urine, and saliva, which means controlling these pests is a crucial public health issue.
⚠️ What home and business owners can do:
✅ Seal entry points: Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps - roughly the diameter of a pencil! Sealing gaps around doors, windows, and walls with wire wool and cement keeps rodents out.
✅ Maintain good hygiene: Store food securely, clean up crumbs promptly, and ensure bins and compost heaps are well-covered to avoid attracting rodents.
✅ Remove nesting sites: Keep gardens tidy, remove debris, and cut back climbing plants, which can act as rodent ladders into your property.
✅ Safe cleaning practices: Always wear gloves and masks when dealing with rodent contamination, and disinfect droppings safely—avoid sweeping dry droppings to prevent airborne infection.
🔍 Spotted signs of a rodent infestation?
Rodents are adaptable and breed rapidly, making DIY rodent control challenging. Professional pest controllers have access to specialised training and products.
📍 Need professional assistance?
Use our online 'Find a Pest Controller' tool to locate qualified, trusted pest professionals near you.
Preventing diseases like Hantavirus isn't just about pest removal - it's about proactive, professional pest management. Stay informed, stay safe.
👉 Contact us for more details:
🌐 www.sw19pestcontrol.co.uk
🐀 Hantavirus: What you need to know
Following recent headlines about a high-profile hantavirus death, we've had several enquiries about this rare but serious disease.
Hantavirus mainly spreads through rodents. The virus is carried in their droppings, urine, and saliva, which means controlling these pests is a crucial public health issue.
⚠️ What home and business owners can do:
✅ Seal entry points: Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps - roughly the diameter of a pencil! Sealing gaps around doors, windows, and walls with wire wool and cement keeps rodents out.
✅ Maintain good hygiene: Store food securely, clean up crumbs promptly, and ensure bins and compost heaps are well-covered to avoid attracting rodents.
✅ Remove nesting sites: Keep gardens tidy, remove debris, and cut back climbing plants, which can act as rodent ladders into your property.
✅ Safe cleaning practices: Always wear gloves and masks when dealing with rodent contamination, and disinfect droppings safely—avoid sweeping dry droppings to prevent airborne infection.
🔍 Spotted signs of a rodent infestation?
Rodents are adaptable and breed rapidly, making DIY rodent control challenging. Professional pest controllers have access to specialised training and products.
📍 Need professional assistance?
Use our online 'Find a Pest Controller' tool to locate qualified, trusted pest professionals near you.
Preventing diseases like Hantavirus isn't just about pest removal - it's about proactive, professional pest management. Stay informed, stay safe.
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