Pro-Team Sierra Manual page 8

Rodents:
Scavenger insects are often attracted to bait that has been strewn
about from bait boxes by rodents. Sometimes the bait is years
old. A previous owner or a PMP may have left it. It can be easily
removed with several of the tools in the Sierra kit. Rodent drop-
pings must be removed because they are a strong attractant for
more rodents.
Hantavirus:
Inhalation of dust containing dried feces and urine from some
species of mice can cause Hantavirus and other viral diseases such
as Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM). Hantavirus strains have
also been found in squirrels, domestic rats and chipmunks. Clean-
ing up accumulations of these rodent feces with the Sierra with its
High Filtration Disc is a profitable add-on business. No other disci-
pline is better suited for this task than the pest control industry.
Extreme caution must be taken in removing suspected Han-
tavirus sources. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
operators or others exposed to possible Hantavirus and other
viral infections. The following recommendations are based on
the best available knowledge to date. Always continue to educate
yourself on the current methods involving the lowest possible risk
to the operator and the customer. You must wear rubber gloves,
a half face respirator with HEPA filter and then treat the site with
one and a half cups of bleach or ammonia (not both) in one gal-
lon of water. Wait until the feces are dry before removing them.
Extreme care must be used in disposing of the Micro Filter and
High Filtration Disc. Incineration is recommended. Also clean
the cloth bag in a disinfectant solution immediately upon comple-
tion of the job and replace the High Filtration Disc. Wet-dry vacs
are not recommended because they compound the problem by
aerosolizing the pathogenic organisms.