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Rodents can nest in the insulation packed between the floor and roof joists when they infest an attic.
Rats and mice can nest in the insulation packed between the floor and roof joists when they infest an attic. Rat droppings, urine, saliva, and tunneling destroy attic insulation.
These animals spread disease germs, as well as fleas, ticks, and lice, in your attic to destroy the insulation.
Many respiratory infections, including Hantavirus, can be caused by airborne dust from dried droppings.
As a result, it’s critical to remove the diseased insulation and debris first, then sanitize and disinfect the area.
We will remove any impediment from your attic or basement using our equipment.
Why is it important to clean attics and basements after a rodent infestation?
Rodents and other small creatures are enticed to make your attic their home because it is dark, hot, and humid. Rats, bats, raccoons, mice, and even squirrels are among them.
During the day and night, this can result in irritating scratching sounds and other disturbances. Because of dead animals, urine, and excrement, it might lower your home’s overall air quality.
Small animals and rodents can wreak havoc on your attic and any electronics stored there.
Cleaning your attic and basement may save you hundreds, if not thousands, of money in energy expenditures, energy bills, damage to property, pest control services, and even healthcare costs in the long run.
How is the process of cleaning attics and basements after a rodent infestation?
Rodent infestations can be a huge nuisance and can cause a lot of damage. If you have had an infestation of rats, you need to clean up the mess as soon as possible.
This is how Rodent Exterminator in Los Angeles do it:
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1st step: Inspect the attic and basement.
One of our licensed specialists will thoroughly inspect your attic and related air ducts for mouse droppings, mold development, cracks, holes, and gaps in your home’s sealing.
Following the completion of the inspection, the inspector will arrange a time to complete your attic cleaning and restoration.
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2nd step: Containment
Our first step when the Rodent Exterminator cleaning and restoration crew comes will be to build a containment box from the attic entrance around the outside of your home.
This permits us to protect our work from outside influences.
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3rd: Remove the insulation.
A high-powered truck-mounted insulation removal vacuum will be used to remove existing insulation from your attic.
After that, the containment site is inspected one more time to make sure there is no more contaminated debris.
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4th step: Disinfectant and Attic Sealing Effectively
The contaminated drywall is removed. Then, depending on the bacterial or fungal illnesses in your home, we clean the frame of your attic with appropriate chemicals.
This phase necessitates the homeowner(s) leaving their home for up to four hours to secure their safety.
Gaps in your attic will be closed with foam sealant after disinfection, big internal areas will be covered with wire mesh, and protective wiring will be utilized to cover all fixtures.
What does the cleaning service entail after a rodent extermination?
The cleaning service provides after a rodent extermination is extensive for the best results:
- Cover all surrounding furniture with plastic confinement around the doorway and throughout the room.
- To avoid household pollution, use a negative air machine to vent dirty air outside.
- Clean insulation should be removed, packaged, and disposed of.
- All debris/droppings should be vacuumed.
- Sanitize and disinfect the polluted area.
- Replace the old insulation with new insulation.
How do you clean your basement after mice infestation?
It’s critical not to stir up dust by sweeping or vacuuming up droppings, urine, or nesting materials as you start cleaning.
- While cleaning urine and droppings, use rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves.
- Allow 5 minutes for the urine and droppings to soak in a disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water. 1 part bleach to 10 parts of water is the acceptable bleach solution concentration.
- Pick up the pee and droppings with a paper towel and dispose of the waste in the trash.
- Disinfect things that may have been contaminated by mice or their urine after the rodent droppings and urine have been removed.
- Using a disinfectant or bleach solution, mop the floors and wipe the counters.
- If you have indications of rat infestation, steam clean or shampoo your upholstered furniture and rugs.
- If you’ve been exposed to rat urine or droppings, wash your bedding and clothing with hot water and laundry detergent.
- Take off the gloves and wash your hands well with soap and water.
Should you clean rat or mouse droppings from your attic and basement?
It’s important to clean up all of the droppings so that the area is free of bacteria and viruses. We recommend you:
- When cleaning up deceased rodents or nests, use rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves.
- Disinfect the dead rodent or nest, as well as the surrounding environment, with a disinfectant or a bleach-water mixture.
- Using a paper towel or rag, soak rodents, nesting materials, or droppings in the solution for 5 minutes before wiping up.
- Fill a plastic bag with the deceased rodent or nesting materials and seal it tightly. Seal a second plastic bag with the contents of the first.
- Place the bag in a covered garbage can that is emptied on a regular basis.
- Remove gloves and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Can you get sick from old mouse droppings?
If you’re dealing with a mouse infestation, it’s important to take precautions to avoid exposure to their droppings.
One of the biggest risks associated with mouse droppings is histoplasmosis, a respiratory infection that can be deadly if left untreated.
Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus that is found in the droppings of birds and bats.
If you come into contact with this fungus, you can develop the infection, which can cause fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
To avoid exposure to mouse droppings, it’s important to take the following recommendations we talked about before.
Rodent Exterminator Clean your Attic and Basement in Los Angeles
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