Dead Rodent Removal Services: Why Should You Hire a Professional?

Discovering a foul odor in your home could mean you need a dead rodent removal service. Read on to find out why you should hire a professional dead rodent removal company in metro Atlanta, Georgia.

Dead Rodent Removal Services: Should I Hire a Professional?

The simple answer to this question is yes! A professional dead rodent removal service like Perimeter Wildlife Control has the equipment, experience, and expertise to find and remove your dead rodent. A company that specializes in wildlife control or rodent removal usually has tools and equipment that common pest control companies do not. These tools make it possible to have better results in locating and removing dead rodents inside your walls or ceilings.

I Think I Have a Dead Rodent in My Walls, Can You Find It and Remove It?

Unfortunately there is no professional with a 100% guarantee that a dead rodent will be found. However a professional rodent removal service like Perimeter Wildlife Control uses cutting edge technology to increase the chances of finding a dead rodent in your walls.

Digital inspection cameras can assist in finding a dead rodent inside a wall. Also it can help in determining where best to access the area. Thermal imaging cameras can also assist not just in finding dead rodents inside walls. They can also help find nests or other potential issues in your home or structure.

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Can I Remove a Dead Rodent on My Own?

You can remove a dead rodent on your own, although you should keep a few things in mind.

How will you locate a dead rodent or critter to remove it?

Most people do not have inspection cameras or thermal imaging cameras laying around their homes. Some of these advanced digital devices can cost upwards of $3000+ dollars. Additionally, using these products do require some training to be used and the data properly analyzed. If time and money is of the essence, a professional dead rodent removal service should be able to handle your issues quickly and efficiently.

How will you remove a dead animal in your wall?

You may be a do-it-yourselfer and want to DIY the dead rodent removal process. It is worth noting that in our experience,  just because someone owns a saw an “can” to cut into a wall, does NOT mean they “should”. There are numerous vital elements and mechanical systems within the walls of a structure that can be damaged or cause additional problems for property owners. Plumbing, electrical wiring, utility conduits, and HVAC components are just some (not all) of the things that can be damaged.

 Can you handle the smell or what you will see once you find and access the dead rodent? Will it make you sick?

Let’s face it, not everyone can handle the horrible odor of a decomposing animal without gagging or even making themselves sick. Even less people can handle seeing something that is gory. Keep in mind that a dead rodent that is causing an odor is already well into the decomposition process. This means that the situation can turn potentially messy once the dead animal removal service is being performed. Also worth noting is that there is the high potential for increased odor as well as other creatures to be present during a dead animal’s decomposition phase, this includes maggots, roaches, ants, fleas, ticks, mites or other flesh eating insects.

Do you have the proper protective gear to remove a dead rodent or dead animal?

The removal of a dead rodent or other dead animal does at times require some PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). A respirator, a Tyvek coverall suit, gloves, eye protection, etc. are all items that may be needed. Once again, these items are not usually just laying around in the garage of the common homeowner as they wait to use them. Some of this PPE is designed to keep you safe from diseases transmitted by rodents. Click here to find a list of these diseases. 

Do You Sanitize the Area After Removing a Dead Rodent?

The area where the dead animal was removed should be cleaned and sanitized. A specialized enzymatic solution is used to aid in the odor dispersal. Sanitizing where the rodent carcass is removed from will also help to kill any germs or bacteria that cause wildlife diseases.

Why Hire Perimeter Wildlife Control for Dead Rodent Removal?

At Perimeter Wildlife Control we have been specializing in the rodent removal industry since 2011. We use state of the art equipment to locate a dead rodent, remove the animal, and sanitize the area. Most importantly, an inspection will be conducted to find the rodent entry points so they can be repaired. We can provide you with a permanent solution to your rodent infestation!

We provide 24 hour emergency wildlife control & dead animal removal services 365 days a year! Serving the entire Metro Atlanta area and beyond.

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