Decontamination and Odor Removal
Wildlife removal and exclusion are the first steps to dealing with a wildlife infestation problem. But after that, what next? The droppings and urine left behind by these nuisance critters pose severe health risks to pets and humans. What’s more, the horrible odor from their waste can linger for months.
The severity of this problem typically depends on the type of animal species involved, the number of animals present, and how long they lived there. That’s why proper decontamination and odor removal are essential to eliminate pathogens and terrible smells.
Metro Wildlife and Pest Control offer decontamination and odor removal services to residents of South Carolina. This post explores what decontamination and odor removal are all about.
Decontamination
The primary purpose of decontamination is to remove waste materials left behind by nuisance materials. These waste materials include droppings, urine, and nesting materials, as they can serve as a source of several diseases.
Our decontamination process at Metro Wildlife and Pest Control involves:
- Identity infected areas
More often than not, regions of high wildlife activity usually contain the most waste. These areas may be in the attic, chimney, or under the basement. Taking the time to identify these areas is necessary for complete decontamination and odor removal.
- Remove solid waste
The next step is to scrape solid waste like droppings and nesting materials. Ensure that you put on gloves, a mask, and appropriate clothing to prevent contact with pathogens. Why? Pathogens like histoplasmosis, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and more are usually transmitted through animal waste. The waste should be securely stored in a plastic bag and disposed of appropriately through the waste collector.
- Vacuum smaller wastes
Some smaller waste might be stuck in corners and hard-to-reach places. A high-powered vacuum can be used to remove them.
- Apply disinfectant
While removing waste removes most pathogens, some might remain due to their microscopic nature. That’s why an enzyme-based cleaner should be used to kill the remaining microscopic pathogens.
Odor removal
From droppings to urine to bodily fluids, wildlife leave behind a horrible odor that can linger even after removing the nuisance animal. Unfortunately, this lingering odor reduces the air quality of your property.
Odor removal is crucial because it helps rid your property of this lingering odor. Deodorizers absorb these putrid odors from the air. Examples of natural deodorizers include vinegar, coffee filter, coffee ground, baking soda, and charcoal briquettes. These deodorizers work by absorbing lingering odor from your property.
Decontamination and Odor Removal with Metro Wildlife and Pest Control
Do you need complete wildlife removal, decontamination, and odor removal services? Metro Wildlife and Pest Control are the best in providing these services. Over the years, we have handled thousands of decontamination and odor removal in commercial and residential properties in South Carolina
Trust us today to get rid of wildlife for good, avoid pathogens that pose health risks to you and your family, and restore the fresh smell to your property!
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Theresa Camlin2024-04-19Prompt, professional and friendly. They got the job done!
Teairra Gibbs2024-04-07I’m so pleased with Metro Wildlife and Pest Control services. Both techs were professional and got the job done. Thanks again!
Pat Haggerty2024-03-11Very helpful and knowledgeable
Isabel Bryan2024-03-03One important differentiating factor for going with a smaller company vs larger chain is that we had the same technician come out every time during the removal and installation process. Caleb was great, informative and thorough. We appreciate their service.
Sandy Hatton2024-02-29From the initial call and thought the trapping process, each associate was professional, kind and prompt. I appreciate the time and efforts Metro took to keep me informed and educated. I will recommend Metro to all of my friends and neighbors. Thank you! And …good bye armadillos
Jim Rugg2024-02-26Caleb was very professional and all work was completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Mike Schwartz2024-02-12Caleb is very knowlegeable about his job, polite, communicative about actions taken, respectful of property. We're confident that our rat/raccoon problem has been eradicated. If we have any future issues we'd definitely ask for Caleb to step in and handle it!
Tori McCaffrey2024-01-07Caleb was amazing to work with. He was very knowledgeable and punctual. He has great professionalism and I was very happy with his work.
Diane Melton2023-12-21Caleb was the best. Always communicated the issues and the plan very clearly. I was always notified of the schedule well in advance. And most importantly the issue is resolved. I highly recommend!
Andrew Cromey2023-12-14Metro was professional, prompt, knowledgeable and friendly. Caleb was our guy and he did a great job. We would absolutely use them again or refer to a friend.
Wildlife Removal Services We Offer
Bat Removal
Bats may be beneficial for the ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean they need to live in your attic! We can provide home exclusion to remove and relocate bats with ease.
Rat Removal
Rats love to be around humans, where the food is plentiful. If you have rats in your home, it’s important to have wildlife control services as soon as possible.
Raccons Removal
Raccoons are scavengers that like to make their nests in attics, sheds, and other human dwellings. Conventional animal trappers may unnecessarily harm them
Squirrel Removal
Squirrels may be cute, but they can create quite a mess. If you have squirrels nesting in your attic, our wildlife removal service can take care of them quickly.