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Attics are often isolated areas which are commonly out of reach of cats and dogs and are seldom used by homeowners, making them the perfect place for rats and mice to hide. Once rodents have moved into your attic, the contamination they leave behind not only damages your home and creates health hazards for you and your family, it also invites distant rodents to come!
A Clean Attic Keeps Them Out!
Rats and mice don’t have control of their bladder, so urine and feces will commonly contaminate attics. Mold and mildew issues likely follow, and animal waste material can also spread harmful bacteria and parasites. Once rodents’ pheromone scents have infected the area, they will easily attract more rodents to your home to do even more damage!
Rat and mouse urine and feces also produce an awful odor that lingers in your home until the infested area is thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated.
SF Rodent Control understands how important a clean and sanitized attic is to keeping your home rodent free.
Give Your Attic a Clean Bill of Health
Air Ducts and main air supplies in your attic are one of a rodents’ favorite attractants. Contaminated air is pushed out of your system and into your home, putting your family at risk, especially for those with asthma or breathing problems.
We work hard to remove all traces of these pests so the air is clean and fresh and the rodents don’t return!
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Rodent Proofing
Rat Control
Mice Control
Crawl Space Cleaning
Insulation Upgrade
- Is Your Attic Contaminated?
If you believe your attic or air duct system has been contaminated by rodents, call the experts at SF Rodent Control.
We will thoroughly inspect your attic and ducts for signs of rodents and ensure the areas are thoroughly decontaminated, cleaned, and sanitized. We will remove all trace of rodents so your family can rest easy.
- Why Is Rodent Clean-Up Necessary?
Rodent clean-up is necessary because rodents have the potential to spread diseases like Leptospirosis and Hantavirus. These diseases can cause serious illness in humans and their pets, which is why we suggest having an area sanitized if rodents have been present in the home.
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- How Do I Clean My Attic After a Mouse or Rat Infestation?
After a mouse or rat infestation, the priority is getting all the animals out and their feces and urine removed. For homeowners who want to tackle part of the job themselves, they can start by wearing rubber or plastic gloves and a face mask before picking up the droppings and nesting material. Throwing those away and taking them out to the trash immediately is a wise idea.
After that, it’s important to wipe away urine and stains with a bleach solution or disinfectant to eliminate health risks and health hazards caused by the rodent infestation.
Mopping and sponging up the area may help, too.
For more serious clean-up after an infestation, we suggest letting us come in with our team of professionals to take a look at the situation and focus on cleaning up the space. We will make sure that the home is decontaminated, cleaned and sanitized, so everyone in the property can be better protected against illness from rodent infestation.
- Do You Need to Replace Insulation After Mice Infestation?
If rodents were sleeping in or using the insulation in a home, it’s not a bad idea to have it removed and replaced. Why? That insulation could be covered in urine or feces, and disease-causing viruses or bacteria could be present as well.
For those who find rats or mice in their insulation, the first step is to call for pest removal services. Our team can come out and remove the rodents, so they’re no longer causing concerns in the home.
Then, we’re able to provide upgraded insulation, replacing the old, damaged insulation with insulation to keep the home warm and comfortable. Even better, if there were holes made by the mice or rats, they’ll be patched and potentially make the home more energy efficient.
- What Is the Secret to Keeping Mice, Rats and Rodents Out?
- Seal any holes that lead in from the outside.
- Seal up food, like cereal or pasta, that may be easily accessible through cardboard. It can help to transfer those items into plastic containers.
- Keep the home clean. Don't leave piles of household items lying around, and be sure all garbage goes out regularly.
- What Do Rodent Droppings Look Like?
Rodent droppings are normally small, around a centimeter in length, and rounded. They appear a little bit like a grain of rice, but they’re brown or black in color. They tend to be grouped together, but they may not be.
Rat droppings are larger than mouse droppings. Rat droppings tend to be up to 3/4 inches long, and they’re normally shiny and black. Mice have smaller droppings, approximately a centimeter at maximum length, with pointy ends.
Since mice relieve themselves more often than rats, it’s more common to see groupings of mouse droppings than of rat droppings. In either case, those who see pellet-shaped droppings should reach out to us, so we can take a look and help with rodent removal.
- How Do I Clean My Attic After a Mouse or Rat Infestation?
After a mouse or rat infestation, the priority is getting all the animals out and their feces and urine removed. For homeowners who want to tackle part of the job themselves, they can start by wearing rubber or plastic gloves and a face mask before picking up the droppings and nesting material. Throwing those away and taking them out to the trash immediately is a wise idea.
After that, it’s important to wipe away urine and stains with a bleach solution or disinfectant to eliminate health risks and health hazards caused by the rodent infestation. Mopping and sponging up the area may help, too.
For more serious clean-up after an infestation, we suggest letting us come in with our team of professionals to take a look at the situation and focus on cleaning up the space. We will make sure that the home is decontaminated, cleaned and sanitized, so everyone in the property can be better protected against illness from rodent infestation.
- How to Tell if You Have a Mice Issue
There are several ways to know if a home is infested with mice. The common signs include:
- An unusual ammonia-like scent coming from areas other than the bathroom
- Greasy marks on the skirting boards or walls
- Unusual, shredded materials that could be used for nesting
- Small, pellet-shaped droppings
- Unusual sounds, like scratching or squeaking
It’s also possible that homeowners could notice holes in bags of food or droppings in cabinets. Bite marks are also a possibility, especially on wooden furniture or wooden aspects of the house.
