How to Clean Up after a Rodent Infestation

It’s not enough to just get rid of rodents in your home, you also have to properly and safely clean up after a rodent infestation. You can do the cleanup yourself, or you can have professionals take care of it for you. One of the most important things to clean up after you’ve had rodents in your home — and something that most homeowners shouldn’t tackle on their own — is hidden in your attic and crawlspace. We’re talking about your insulation. It’s a case where out of sight definitely should NOT be out of mind. The insulation in your home is designed to keep you comfortable, save energy — and money! — and add years to your heating system. You need it to be in top condition. And it’s likely not in good condition if you’ve had a rodent infestation.

Rodents Damage Your Home’s Insulation

Rodents cause physical damage to your insulation by nesting in it and by leaving gaps when they gnaw into it, either to eat or to use as nesting material. They also leave urine and droppings in the insulation as they travel throughout your attic and crawlspace. Those contaminants affect both the insulation and the vapor barrier, and they can produce extremely bad smells. But rodent waste products aren’t the only things to cause unpleasant odors and problems in your insulation. If any of the animals die there and begin to decompose, you’ll have different odors and problems to deal with.

Let Professionals Properly Clean Up after a Rodent Infestation

In the event that you need to remove a dead animal, you should not attempt to remove the carcass on your own. There can be significant health risks involved, and it must be disposed of safely and properly. Likewise, soiled and contaminated insulation, vapor barrier, and heat duct wrap must be properly removed. The areas then need to be deodorized and sanitized to make sure your home is no longer affected by rodent damage and/or odor. As our name suggests, Classic Pest Control & Insulation are experienced professionals who can handle the proper clean up after a rodent infestation as well as install new insulation as needed. You can trust us to get your home back to the clean, safe, healthy home that you and your family deserve. Contact Classic Pest Control today for a free evaluation and estimate. Click here to contact us today for your free estimate.

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