Appendix A

Prevention of Rodent Infestation

A. To eliminate rodents and reduce the availability of food sources and nesting sites used by rodents inside home, cabins, and other buildings:

1. Keep food (including pet food) and water covered and stored in rodent-proof metal or glass/thick plastic containers with tight-fitting lids.
2. Store garbage in rodent-proof metal or thick plastic containers with tight-fitting lids.
3. Wash dishes and cooking utensils immediately after use and clean up and spilled food.
4. Do not leave pet food in feeding dishes.
5. Dispose of trash and clutter.
6. Use spring loaded rodent traps.

B. To prevent rodents from entering homes, cabins, and other buildings:

1. Use steel wool or ¼” wire mesh to seal, screen or otherwise cover all opening into the building which have diameter >1/4 inch.
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Place metal roof flashing or mesh as a rodent barrier around the base of wooden or earthen dwellings up to a height of 12 inches and buried in the soil to a depth of 6 inches.

C. To reduce rodent shelter and food sources within 100 feet of buildings:

1. Place woodpiles 100 feet or more from buildings and elevate wood at least 12 inches off the ground.
2. Store grains, seeds and animal feed in rodent-proof containers.
3. Near buildings, remove food sources, which might attract rodents or store food and water in rodent-proof containers.
4. Store hay or other feed on pallets to keep free of rodents. Elevate 12” if possible and use traps continuously.
5. Dispose of garbage and trash in rodent-proof containers that are elevated at least 12” off the ground.
6. Haul away trash and other items that may serve as rodent nesting sites.
7. Cut grass, brush, and dense shrubbery within at least 30 feet of buildings. Do not use dense ground covers in landscaping areas.
Eliminate water sources such as pools, leaking faucets or pipes. Keep shrubbery and grass cut or eliminated around reservoir areas.

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