[Boatanchors] Mouse mess...

Tue, 31 Dec 2002 05:47:50 -0600

Hi Duane & Gang,

AMEN!

Ken....N5CM....NNN0FKQ....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <[email protected]>
To: "Rod Hogg" <[email protected]>; "Boatanchors List"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Mouse mess...

> Incorrect. The house mouse is also a carrier. It is the fecal matter that
dries
> and becomes dust that is the source of the inhaled deadly disease. I would
> suggest rather than circulating misinformation, no matter how well
intentioned,
> that the concerned parties contact their local Animal Control or Health
> Department officials. We are talking about a persons life here, not some
minor
> issue where a variety of opinions may or may not make any difference. This
is a
> potential deadly situation and the correct action is imperative.
>
> I would also request that any additional comments be sent to the person
with the
> question, as the topic has absolutely nothing to do with boat anchors,
persay.
> Issues that can affect the life, health and/or safety of a person must be
dealt
> with by trained professionals, and rightly so.
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
>
>
> ----------
> From: Rod Hogg <[email protected]>
> To: Boatanchors List <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Mouse mess...
> Date: Monday, December 30, 2002 9:10 PM
>
> Info..
>
> We recently in past year or two were dealing with the hantivirus
> here in Kansas.  Advise from State Health agency was to spray the
> possible mousey areas with Windex, or other agents with amonia in
> it.  Then if possible take object out into the sun for UV exposure.
> Wearing rubber gloves and face mask.  Seems the virus is spread
> through the "dust" from the dried mouse urine.
>
> Have used the technique several times.  Virus is only carried by
> limited types of mice.  Ordinary house mouse is not a carrier.
>
> Rod
> K0EQH
> Scott City KS
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