Spring is right around the corner and that means rodent and bat encounters are, too. Knowing what to do after finding rodent droppings or a bat is critical to preventing diseases like hantavirus ...

What is hantavirus? Hantavirus refers to a family of viruses that are carried by rodents. It is often transmitted to humans by inhaling particles from dried mouse droppings.

Gene Hackman's wife's cause of death was revealed Friday as hantavirus, a rare and sometimes fatal illness that can be present in Northern Nevada.

Also, “mouse-like droppings were found throughout the back kitchen area and on shelving,” and “cockroach-like insect carcasses at various stages of life” were seen throughout the back ...