Rodent droppings (mice or rat droppings) are not something you should just sweep or vacuum up yourself, or without further decontamination. If you find rodent droppings chances are good that rodent urine and saliva are also present and the animal is most likely to return, so proper rat or mice poop cleanup is required.
Recently, rodents and their feces were found to carry Hantavirus, an infection that cause people to contract Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) which can be a fatal respiratory disease caused by rodents.
Rodent feces in attics often infect the insulation and ductwork that can quickly spread Hantavirus throughout your home. Scurrying noises from the attic or when you enter your garage are a clear indication that rodents have taken residence in your home. Rodents also cause significant damage to stored items by gnawing on fabrics, food containers and even electrical cables. To further exacerbate the issue, the nests and droppings of the rodents become favorite breeding sites for insects that can carry their own diseases into you property.
Health Risks of Rodent Droppings
- Hantavirus – Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a sometimes-fatal respiratory disease in humans caused by rodents.
- Bubonic Plague – Is not yet eradicated and spread by the bite of a rodent infected flea.
- Salmonellosis – Food poisoning through consumption of contaminated food caused by rodents and feces.
- Rat-Bite Fever – RBF is spread by infected rodents or consuming food contaminated by them.
Rodent Droppings Cleanup By Professionals
Biohazard PRO (a Woburn, MA bio cleaning company) will provide you with peace of mind knowing that you have done everything you can – including professional disinfection – to keep you and your family safe.
In order to solve your rodent issue once and for all, rodents need to not only be trapped and removed but the droppings, urine, and saliva must be removed and the area disinfected to eliminate all possible health risks. Biohazard PRO specializes in the removal of rodent droppings and disinfection in the Boston, MA area, whether rats, mice, pigeons, or other vermin are the culprit.
Biohazard remediation is regulated by the federal government and requires very careful consideration to rules and regulations set forth by agencies such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Failure to adhere to these laws can result in severe fines and potential imprisonment.
Biohazard PRO will properly establish the contaminated area/s, prevent cross-contamination, remove existing bio matter, decontaminate, and deodorize if necessary. Biohazard PRO only practices the most thorough decontamination procedures because we know how important it is that your home, business, or vehicle is safe.
Rodent feces and decontamination services for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut.