RODENT REMOVAL EWING NJ
Rodent infestations are common in Ewing and throughout New Jersey, but their frequency does not make them any less dangerous. The reality is that mice and rats are extremely hazardous to people, and they are responsible for significant damage to any property where they are present.
Rats and mice are equipped with strong jaws and sharp teeth that they utilize to get inside residences and commercial buildings. Only a small crack or gap will suffice for the rodent's purpose. If a hole is not quite large enough, they make it bigger with their teeth. Once indoors, they establish nests and begin foraging for food. The population grows with success, and the building can quickly become overrun.
Anyone who believes that they are living or working in a building that is infested with rats naturally is anxious to get rid of the animals. However, evicting the rodents is not the whole story. Rodent nests and waste products are harmful to buildings and human health. This means that it is essential to ensure that all nests are removed and disposed of and that the building is thoroughly disinfected before it can truly be considered safe to use.
Licensed, experienced pest control technicians are equipped to provide complete rodent removal services that include getting rid of unwanted animals, disposing of their nests and completing the necessary cleaning and repairs.
WHY RODENT FECES IS DANGEROUS
Even if you never see a rodent, your health is still at risk while an infestation is ongoing. Rodent waste products are incredibly toxic to people, and while these may be left on visible surfaces, it further is possible that urine and feces have been deposited in places where they may be difficult to see.
Moreover, dried-up rodent feces poses an additional danger when it is removed. As the waste products are disturbed, minuscule particles are released into the air. These are harmful when people inhale them, making it critical to exercise extreme caution and use specialized equipment when cleaning up rodent feces.
One of the illnesses that particles from rodent feces can spread is Hantavirus. This potentially life-threatening disease is carried in rodent waste products. Merely inhaling these particles is enough to make anyone seriously ill. This is just one of the reasons why it is sensible to hire a knowledgeable pest management professional to clean up after rodent infestations in your building.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TREAT RODENT DROPPINGS?
Pest management professionals also serve as decontamination experts. Their experience and training enable them to get rid of infestations and perform comprehensive cleaning services. Using specialized equipment, the technicians are protected against getting sick from exposure to toxic substances.
The cleaning process can be time-consuming, but it remains the best and most effective way to ensure that all traces of the rodent infestation are gone. Unless this decontamination process is completed by trained professionals, the chance of someone becoming ill through exposure to rodent waste products remains.
Throughout the cleanup process, the technician works closely with the property owner to ensure the health and safely of all humans and pets on the property. It may be necessary for the owner and other occupants to leave the building for some portions of the decontamination.
ATTIC CLEANUP
Attics frequently serve as the home base for a rodent infestation. This is because attics rarely are disturbed by people. Additionally, these tend to be dark and cluttered rooms that offer plenty of nesting options for rodents.
When rodents live in attics, the mess that they make can be appalling. In addition to their waste products being distributed on every surface, their nests are filthy, and they may have shredded insulation, cardboard boxes and any items that are stored in the space.
Given their small size, rodents can inhabit remote corners of attics that are difficult for people to access. Nonetheless, these areas must be disinfected to ensure the health of the people in the building.
Professional attic cleanup is the best way for property owners to be certain that the space is truly clean. That means that there won't be any hidden grime, lingering odors or potentially dangerous contaminants left behind.
Although the attic will be subject to robust cleaning measures that may require commercial-strength chemicals, the technician exercises care to ensure that these chemicals do not affect the people living and working in other parts of the building. Protective, heavy-duty covers are secured with powerful tape to ensure that rooms that are occupied by people will remain untouched by the cleaning.
With safe and efficient equipment and machines, the technician can guarantee a relatively quick and completely thorough job.
Here are the basic steps that are used to disinfect an attic after a rodent infestation:
BAGGING AND REMOVAL OF INSULATION
To rodents, insulation is an attractive material that has many uses. Insulation makes acceptable padding for nests, or the rodents will leave insulation intact but use it as a place to dump their waste products. Either way, insulation typically suffers a large amount of damage in a rodent infestation.
Insulation that is saturated with rodent waste products must be removed as it presents an ongoing health hazard to people. Wearing protective gear, the technician removes all contaminated insulation. Removal is necessary as there is no efficient way to clean or otherwise disinfect the existing insulation.
Contaminated insulation is placed in sealed bags so that it cannot continue to pose a risk to human health.
FECES REMOVAL
Rodent feces likely will be found in more places in the attic, which means that once the contaminated insulation is removed, it will be necessary for the technician to seek out all other rodent waste products. This may mean examining the contents of boxes and cartons in the attic, any of which may have been used as a nest or may contain rodent feces.
The technician continues to use protective equipment and ensures that any contaminated air will not reach other parts of the building throughout the feces-removal process.
DISINFECTION
Rodents commonly are infested with a broad spectrum of parasites and bacteria. These can be left behind in the attic if a thorough disinfection is not performed.
Disinfection techniques are utilized on surfaces of the attic such as the floors, walls and ceilings as well as the contents of the attic. This ensures that any allergens remaining behind are eradicated too.
RE-INSULATION AND RODENT PROOFING
After rodent infestations, it may be necessary to remove a considerable amount of insulation from the building. This insulation needs to be replaced, and we recommend using Thermal Acoustical Pest Control Insulation. Made from a cellulose-based formula, TAP insulation is designed to make buildings pest-proof while also offering superior energy-conservation characteristics.
Because TAP insulation is blown into the attic, it is possible to fill up all hard-to-reach corners, which offers the building far better protection than traditional insulation.
If you are interested in protecting your building with pest-proof insulation, contact us today.
THE BENEFITS OF A THOROUGH ATTIC CLEANUP
When you discover a rodent infestation, your primary concern may be getting the animals out. In reality, this is merely the beginning of a longer process that involves cleanup and decontamination.
Why is ensuring a complete attic cleanup so critical? It's because of reasons such as the following:
DISEASE PREVENTION
Did you know that rodents can carry dozens of infectious diseases? Neglecting the cleanup and disinfection process can leave people vulnerable to illnesses such as:
• Encephalitis
• Murine typhus
• Meningitis
• Leptospirosis
• Histoplasmosis
• Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
• Salmonella
• Toxoplasmosis
Even cleaning up after an infestation can spread these illnesses, which is why it's necessary to have a professional service complete the job.
FIRE PREVENTION
Rodent infestations and fires in structures frequently go hand-in-hand. The main cause of this phenomenon is the rodent's habit of chewing on everything, which may include electrical wires.
Electrical wires that have been damaged by rodents may cause unexpected outages of appliances and equipment. However, the problems can get even worse if a flame becomes ignited.
Ask a professional to clean up your building after a rodent infestation. This can help to identify any electrical wiring problems that need to be addressed.
HOW TO TREAT FOR RODENTS
Successful rodent control typically involves a series of steps, including trapping, poison baits, along with proper species identification.
Those who suspect a rodent problem should contact Newtown Termite & Pest Control. Our experienced pest control professionals know how to inspect a structure to determine the type and scope of the infestation involved. They will then execute the appropriate plan of action to resolve the specific rodent issue plaguing your Ewing area home or business while identifying entry points to help protect against future problems.
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