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General:Prevention: Clean Up! I CDC Hantaviruses Page 3 of 3 <br /> Eliminate possible rodent food sources. Keep food in thick plastic or <br /> metal containers with tight lids. Clean up spilled food right away and • <br /> wash dishes and cooking utensils soon after use. Always put pet food <br /> away after use and do not leave pet-food or water bowls out overnight. <br /> Use a thick plastic or metal garbage can with a tight lid. Keep compost <br /> bins 100 feet or more from the house. Keep grains and animal feed in <br /> thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids. In the evening, uneaten <br /> animal feed should be returned to containers with lids. <br /> If storing trash and food waste inside the home, do so in rodent-proof <br /> containers, and frequently clean the containers with soap and water. <br /> Dispose of trash and garbage on a frequent and regular basis, and pick <br /> up or eliminate clutter. <br /> Eliminate possible nesting sites outside the home. Elevate hay, <br /> woodpiles, and garbage cans at least 1 foot off the ground. Move <br /> woodpiles 100 feet or more from the house. Get rid of old trucks, cars, <br /> and old tires that mice and rats could use as homes. Keep grass and <br /> shrubbery within 100 feet of the home well trimmed. <br /> Updated September 27, 2004 <br /> Home I Policies and Regulations I Disclaimer I e-Government I FOIA I Contact Us <br /> AAFZR•B[ALTiHIRR+PZOV L1r - <br /> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1600 Clifton Rd,Atlanta,GA s Depa <br /> 30333,U.S.A VIRSTGOV and F <br /> Tel: (404)639-3311 /Public Inquiries:(404)639-3534/(800)311-3435 • <br /> • <br /> htt ://www.cdc. ov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/h s stc/stc clean.htm 11/18/2005 <br /> P g P _ <br />