Attic and Crawl Space Cleanup After Rodents in Indianapolis

A winter of mice in the attic or the crawl space leaves a mess: droppings, urine, shredded nesting and insulation flattened into runways. In a crawl space the smell can work its way up into the house. Cleanup is the last step, after the rodents are trapped and the gaps are sealed. Doing it first just gives the next batch a clean place to move into.

What's Usually Involved

The company will look first and price it after. A typical cleanup can include:

• Pulling out nests, droppings and dead rodents
• Removing insulation that's soiled or packed down, and replacing it
• Treating wood and surfaces with a disinfectant or enzyme cleaner
• Replacing or repairing a torn crawl space vapor barrier
• Pointing out chewed wiring or ductwork for an electrician or HVAC company

Crawl Spaces Around Here

Plenty of central Indiana houses, old and new, have a crawl space under all or part of the house. Mice and rats like them because they're dark, quiet and close to the pipes. A torn vapor barrier or a vent screen that's rusted through is usually how they got in. The crawl space is also a spot where most homeowners never look, so a problem can go on for a long time.

If you have a crawl space, check the vents from outside every fall. Make sure the access door closes tight. See entry point sealing for the fixes.

The Attic

Mice in the attic usually came up through the walls from the basement or the garage. Look for droppings near the attic hatch, along the top plates and around the bathroom fan. A small amount near the hatch is fine to clean yourself with gloves, a mask and a disinfectant spray. Wet it first, never sweep it dry. For droppings spread through the whole attic, a crew with the right vacuum and protective gear is the better call.

Related services: Entry Point Sealing, Mouse Control, Deer Mouse and Field Mouse Control

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