Dust entry

Rodent allergen and dropping dust

Indoor dust containing rodent allergens, droppings, or body parts that may become airborne during disturbance or cleaning.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

allergic respiratory symptomsasthma exacerbationairway irritationallergic rhinitis concern

Evidence

US EPA identifies rodents and their droppings and body parts among biological contaminants that can occur indoors and can be present in household dust stirred into the air during normal activities.

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What Are Biological Contaminants?

Biological contaminants include ... pests (such as rodents, cockroaches and other insects) and their droppings and body parts.

Controls

pest control
avoid dry sweeping contaminated material
wet cleaning
ventilation and filtration
protective equipment during cleanup
medical evaluation for asthma symptoms