disease prevention – Andes Strain information

How to seal entry points against rodents

Rodents can enter homes, sheds, cabins, storage buildings, and other structures through surprisingly small openings. Mice can squeeze through gaps about the size of a dime, while rats can fit…

Gabriel October 21, 2026

Rodent safety

Why food storage matters for hantavirus prevention

Food storage may seem like a simple household habit, but it plays an important role in reducing the risk of exposure to Hantavirus and other rodent-borne viruses. Rodents are attracted…

Gabriel October 7, 2026

Rodent safety

Signs of rodent activity around the home

Rodents are common around homes, farms, storage buildings, and outdoor structures. While seeing a mouse or rat is an obvious sign of an infestation, rodents often leave clues long before…

Gabriel September 21, 2026

Andes virus basics

Rodent urine and Andes virus risk

Andes virus is a type of Hantavirus found primarily in parts of South America. Like other hantaviruses, it is considered a rodent-borne virus because it is maintained in nature by…

Gabriel September 21, 2026