The danger of rodent infestation
If you're dealing with a rodent infestation in your office, you'll want to take quick and
decisive action to get rid of the problem. Not only are rodents unsightly and often
feared, but they can also spread diseases and cause damage to your property. I’ll
outline some steps you can take to get rid of rodents and clean up after them.
First, it's important to identify the type of rodent you're dealing with. This will help youchoose the most effective pest control methods. Common rodents in include rats,
mice, and squirrels. Once you've identified the type of rodent, you can take steps to
get rid of them. There are a number of pest control methods you can use to get rid of
rodents, including traps, poison, and ultrasonic devices WINNS recommend
contacting a professional pest control company. They will be able to advise you on
the best course of action to take.
Once you've got rid of the rodents, you'll need to clean up any droppings or damage
they've left behind. This can be a difficult and dirty job, but it's important to do it
properly to prevent the spread of disease.
Cleaning up after rodents
We all know that rodents can carry a large number of diseases, viruses, and
bacteria. Luckily not all the pathogens that mice and rats carry with them are
harmful, but some, such as hantavirus, a dreaded virus responsible for serious
epidemic infections, can cause death.
Rodents such as mice and rats usually transmit their diseases, viruses, and bacteria
through their urine, faeces, or saliva, which they leave everywhere they go. A mouse
that wanders in your cupboards, on your desks, or elsewhere in your office can
therefore easily contaminate your space (coatings, appliances, surfaces, etc.) and
your food.
The most important step before starting to clean up the areas that were infested with
rodents is to ventilate the space by opening the doors and windows for at least 1
hour to allow fresh air to enter the area
Cleaning Stages
- Removal of rat & mice droppings, nest materials, and urine will require the
use of protective gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, a hat, eye
protection, and an N95 or comparable face mask. - Spray the disinfectant onto the rodent droppings and allow it to soak for at
least 5 minutes. - Use paper towels to remove the rodent droppings and plastic bin bags to
dispose of them. - Once the infested area has been thoroughly cleaned, you should reapply the
disinfectant over any other spots that rodents have touched. - Steam clean any carpets & furniture upholstery that the rats or mice may have access to.
It is highly important for all areas of the office that rodents have crossed to be
thoroughly disinfected. You should remove any streaks or prints along the kitchen
floor or countertops by scrubbing them away. In addition, any bedding and clothing
from affected areas of your office should be washed with hot water and laundry
detergent.
Completion of Clean
All contaminated and cleaning materials such as cloths, brushes, etc, should be
placed in plastic bin bags that can be sealed tightly. General waste bins are
preferred for disposing of this type of waste.
When cleaning is complete, clothing must be washed separately from another
laundry. When finished, wash hands with soap & water or use an alcohol hand
sanitiser.