05/08/2026
🛡️ Hantavirus is back in the headlines — and it’s a timely reminder for all of us here in Canada about the hidden dangers right in our own homes, cottages, and sheds.
While the recent cruise ship outbreak is travel-related and the overall public risk remains low, the everyday Canadian risk comes from something much closer to home: deer mice. These rodents (found across the country) carry hantavirus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. When you sweep, vacuum, or disturb that material — especially during spring cleaning — the virus can become airborne and be inhaled. Even a small infestation in an attic, garage, basement, or cabin can put your family at serious risk of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a rare but potentially severe respiratory illness.
You don’t have to handle this alone — and you definitely shouldn’t DIY it.
At First Response, we specialize in professional rodent contamination cleanup. Our certified team safely removes and disinfects urine, f***s, nesting material, and all other biohazards from indoor and outdoor spaces using hospital-grade protocols, proper containment, and HEPA filtration. No aerosols. No risk to you or your loved ones. Just a thoroughly safe, restored environment.
If you’ve found droppings, smelled that tell-tale rodent odour, or just want peace of mind before opening the cottage this season, we’re here to help.
📍 Serving Ottawa, Kingston & Eastern Ontario
📞 Call or text us anytime: 613-979-2795
🌐 www.firstresponsecleaning.ca
Drop us a message or give us a call today — we’ll make your space safer, faster, and with zero hassle. Your family’s health is worth it. ❤️