Safety
Safety Around Rats, Mice and Rodent Control
Safety guidance should match the evidence, cleanup task, products being considered and the people or animals who may be exposed.
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- Health risks
- Droppings safety
- Bite response
- Pet safety
- Child safety
- Trap safety
- Bait safety
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How to Approach Rodent CleanupCleanup should limit dust and direct contact, account for contaminated materials and follow current public-health guidance for the situation.
Rat and Mouse Treatment OptionsTreatment choices depend on correct identification, activity level, building access, entry points and whether the source has been addressed.
Rat and Mouse Control at HomeA complete control plan connects immediate activity reduction with entry-point correction, sanitation and follow-up monitoring.
When to Call a Rodent-Control ProfessionalProfessional help may be useful when activity is widespread, access is difficult, safety risks are present or repeated control attempts have not resolved the source.