Rodent droppings in your Los Angeles home are the first signs that rats or mice are in getting in your home. This is the sign that you should act fast, depending on the infestation, and your skill level, you should do it yourself or hire a professional Los Angeles rodent control company to close all entry points and perform the proper clean-up.
Rodents are very territorial, they are trying to take over your home, and have no care or regard for your living space. They love chewing electrical wires, plumbing, drywall and establish their nesting inside your insulated walls, attic & crawl space.
All along with their migration throughout your home, they are pooping & urinating.
*According to the National Pest Management Association, a mouse produces between 40 to 100 droppings per day, while a rat produces between 20 to 50 droppings. Mouse droppings are best described as small, pellet-shaped, and dark brown in color with pointed ends.
Is It Safe To Clean Up Rat & Mice Droppings Myself?
Mice & Rats carry bacteria, viruses, and other diseases, such as the Hantavirus. As a result, cleaning efforts following an infestation must be cautiously attempted.
What is Super important is not to disturb dust particles or rodent feces in affected areas, Twin Home Experts place aggressive HEPA air scrubbers, thus capturing any particulates in the air. Nesting materials should also be left undisturbed during this time, they should be soaked with an enzyme, we apply our TWIN -ZYME to encapsulate then dispose of, this prevents dust particles from cross-contaminating into the air. Twin Enzyme Odor Removal – Official Twin Home Experts Shop Page
Sweeping or vacuuming these materials may lead to the further release of harmful airborne particles, so using the proper HEPA filtration is crucial during the clean-up.
How Much Does It Cost For Rodent Clean Up Services In Los Angeles?
Here at Twin Home Experts, this is the number one question we get asked, after doing thousands of clean-up jobs, there is no job the same. Some residential & commercial property owners call us during the first signs & early on, some call us after years of infestation, the price also depends on access points, attic spaces, crawl spaces, inside the wall & ceiling contamination. We have done jobs as high as $12,800.00 & as low as $950.00 the sooner you get to the activity, the less out-of-pocket expense to you and the less damage to your property. Twin Home Experts offers Los Angeles property owners interest-free financing, so you may want to ask your rodent clean Company if they offer a payment plan for this unexpected expense.
How Long Does The Clean-Up Process Take?
Every job is different as Rodent infestation & contamination vary. You can expect the time it takes to clean up for highly contaminated areas to be up to 5 days and very lite contaminated areas for 2 to 4 hours.
DIY Rodent Clean Up
If you’re going to take on your own clean up, here are the items you’ll need:
1- Eye wear
2- Rubber latex gloves
3- N95 mask
4- Air scrubber with HEPA
5- Long sleeve shirt, long pants, and shoe coverings
6- HEPA vacuum
7- Disinfectant & Enzyme
8 – paper towels & terry cloth towels
9- Plastic bag with tight tie-downs
10- Steam cleaner
11- Electro Static fogger with enzymes
NOTE: Turn off your air conditioner / Heating system during the cleaning process
Would Do I Do With Bedding, Clothes, And Furniture That Have Droppings & Urine?
Your personal content will be treated differently, clothes & bedding that have been in direct contact should be taken to a professional dry cleaner OR washed in HOT water & detergent of your choice.
How Do I Get Mouse Or Rat Urine Stains Out?
Spray the urine and droppings with a powerful disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water and let soak for 10 minutes. The recommended concentration of bleach solution is 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. When using a commercial disinfectant, following the manufacturer’s instructions on the label for dilution and disinfection time should be listed on the bottle.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Infestation & Rodent Clean-Up?
In our experience, most homeowners insurance policies do not cover rodent damage or removal. Infestations and the resulting damage are typically categorized as home maintenance issues, leaving the homeowner responsible for any expenses associated with removal or repair & clean up. Twin Home Experts recommend that you contact your agent, who put your policy together prior to making a claim.
CONCLUSION:
Evaluate the level of rodent contamination & infestation you have prior to taking on the clean-up yourself. Hiring a professional Los Angeles Rodent infestation clean-up company can save you Money & time by protecting your family & home from cross-contamination & the health risk associated with it. Hope this post was helpful, please visit our YouTube channel for more helpful tips, as always thank you so much for visiting our site today.