Monday, January 23, 2012

The Animal Waste Removal Process

We all know that animal poo is gross and stinky, but did you know that it can be bad for you too? Bats, birds, and rats all leave dropping littered throughout your home and you need to get rid of them before things get serious. As such, it is best to leave the clean-up process to the professionals by hiring an animal waste removal company.

Obviously, standing animal waste is going to tarnish your surfaces and lead to serious germs in your spaces. Raccoon urine, pigeon crap, and bat guano are just among the few contaminants that make your house dirty, stinky, unsafe and unattractive. The thing is that these kinds of animals love your attic, but their waste clogs your insulation.

Animal excrement or any fecal matter is very infectious (some contain parasites) and cause a substantial risk of illness if not handled appropriately. Along with the complicated task of eliminating animal wastes, the strong overwhelming odor may also be associated with feces. Worryingly, you can only see and smell a small portion of the waste - the experts normally find a great deal more in the tiny spaces of your home.

Animals are unaware of ablutions facilities or toilets, so when they move into your roof, they go wherever they want. Apart from the obvious urine and feces, animal hair, saliva and skin can also carry harmful bacteria. What you are left with is a stinky, dangerous mess.

A rigorous inspection and elimination of the animals is the initial step of the job. Once the animals and excrement are out, you will need to start the lengthy reparation process. In most cases, attic clean-up should be done on the mess that animals leave behind.

The longer the animal stays in your home, the worse the problem is. The process of chasing the animals away and doing repairs is then followed by a clean-up of the toxic material itself. This process consists of feces and damaged insulation removal, disinfection and deodorizing and insulation replacement.

The removal of animal excrement really isn't as straightforward as most people seem to think, and a lot of effort, time and thinking go into each session. The problem with insulation is that it is made up of absorbent material which acts like a sponge for animal pee, causing immense damage and prompting the need for complete treatment. The clean-up process ends with a complete deodorizing treatment to get rid of all odors.

These companies normally deal with squirrel infestation too. If any of your cables, furniture or property has been chewed up, a squirrel is probably responsible. They seem to enjoy chewing on furniture, screens, and plants.

Don’t be fooled by their appearance - these cute critters can be quite dangerous. Squirrels usually present fire hazards when they build nests in vents, exhaust fans and by chewing wires. To get rid of problem squirrels, you need to call an expert to effectively address this problem.

If you are investigating animal waste removal companies, check that they have national certification. Ask these companies questions to gauge their level of expertise before you hire them. At the end of the day you can only rely on experience.


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