For Rodent Filth & Waste Removal Near You, Trust Coopertown in Memphis & Beyond
There’s no doubt that, on top of being annoying and unpleasant, rodent infestations pose significant health risks and can cause extensive property damage. Coopertown Services not only specializes in removing rodents from your property, but in rodent filth and waste removal, ensuring your home or business is restored to a safe and sanitary condition.
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How Is Rodent Feces Dangerous?
Rodents, such as mice and rats, can carry and transmit various diseases through their droppings, urine, and saliva. Exposure to rodent waste can lead to illnesses like:
- Hantavirus, a severe respiratory illness that is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of dust contaminated with rodent droppings or urine. Symptoms of Hantavirus include fever, muscle aches, and shortness of breath – and in severe cases, it can lead to respiratory failure and death.
- Salmonellosis, a bacterial infection that can be transmitted through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with rodent droppings. Symptoms of Salmonellosis include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
- Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with rodent urine. Symptoms of Leptospirosis include fever, muscle aches, and jaundice.
Rodents also commonly carry parasites like fleas and ticks, which can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
What does this mean for someone dealing with a rodent infestation? It means that prompt and professional waste removal services are a must. If you’re in the Memphis area, Coopertown can handle the job. We not only remove the rodents and their waste, but can completely disinfect the area, reducing the risk of experiencing illness or breathing in airborne pathogens.
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What Are the Signs of a Rodent Infestation?
- Droppings: Rodents leave behind small, dark fecal pellets, typically found along walls, in cupboards, or near food sources.
- Gnaw Marks: Look for evidence of chewing on furniture, wires, insulation, or structural components.
- Nesting Materials: You may find accumulations of shredded paper, fabric, or plant matter used for nesting.
- Unusual Noises: Any scratching or scurrying sounds, particularly at night, within walls or ceilings often point to rodents.
- Foul Odors: Persistent, musky smells indicate the presence of rodents or their waste.
- Chewed Food Packaging: If your cardboard boxes and plastic bags have been broken into, rodents could be to blame.
What Do Rodent Nests Look Like?
Rodent nests are typically small, ball-shaped or loosely woven structures made from a combination of shredded materials – think paper, fabric, insulation, or even dried plant matter. Mouse nests are often compact, about 3 to 6 inches in diameter, while rat nests are larger and more loosely constructed.
Rodent nests are commonly found in hidden, enclosed spaces, like wall voids, attics, under furniture, or inside storage boxes, and they often contain small droppings, gnawed materials, or even tiny food caches.
What are rodent nests most typically made of? Usually any soft, warm materials they can find:
- Shredded paper
- Cardboard
- Fabric scraps
- Insulation
- Dried grass or leaves
- Pet fur or human hair
- Feathers
- Plant fibers
- Food wrappers
If you find a rodent nest, avoid disturbing it without proper protection, as it can contain disease-carrying droppings, urine, and parasites. Instead, wear gloves and a mask if you want to get a closer look, or just back away and call a professional for rodent removal and nest removal services, like the crew here at Coopertown Services.
Why Should I Hire a Professional for Rodent Filth Removal?
While minor mouse and rat infestations might be manageable with DIY methods, professional services ensure thorough and safer cleanup, especially in severe cases.
If you’re going to attempt any part of this process yourself, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing gloves and masks, using high-strength disinfectants, avoiding sweeping or vacuuming (as this will only spread contaminants), and following local biohazard disposal guidelines.
Don’t want to mess with it? We’re here to help. Coopertown Services employs trained technicians equipped with specialized tools and protective gear to effectively remove rodent waste, disinfect affected areas, and implement measures to prevent a re-infestation down the line.
Remember – attempting to clean up rodent filth without proper precautions can spread contaminants and increase health risks. And if not everything is done properly and thoroughly, you’ll be much more likely to experience another infestation down the line.
We not only remove the animals and clean the area, but also seal entry points, remove attractants, and offer recommendations to prevent the problem from recurring down the line.
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For Mouse, Rat & Rodent Removal Near You, Trust Our Experts
When it comes to rodent filth and waste removal, you need a team that’s experienced, thorough, and committed to your health and safety. At Coopertown, we take pride in providing top-quality service to homeowners in Memphis and the surrounding areas. Don’t let rodent contamination put your family at risk – contact us today for professional removal, cleanup, and peace of mind.
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