HANTAVIRUS DETECTED NEAR ORANGE COUNTY LINE, BEST PEST URGES IMMEDIATE HOME INSPECTIONS - EIN Presswire
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San Diego County officials confirmed hantavirus in a Western harvest mouse, leading to a public health alert urging homeowners in Orange County and surrounding areas to inspect for rodent infestations.
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- rodent
- Western harvest mouse
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einpresswire.com · 2026-06-01
On January 16, 2026, San Diego County officials confirmed that a Western harvest mouse discovered near the Los Peñasquitos Ranch House tested positive for hantavirus, marking the first reported rodent detection of the year in California. A regional public health alert was issued on June 1, 2026, urging homeowners in Orange County and surrounding areas to take immediate action against rodent infestations, as seasonal conditions are expected to drive rodents indoors.
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