Spray any urine droppings and nesting materials with either a bleach and water solution 1 parts bleach to 9 parts water or a household disinfectant prepared according to the label instructions for dilution and.
Disinfectant for loose attic insulation.
This attic was infested with rodents both roof rats and eastern gray squirrels.
Additionally insulation may need to be replaced as the result of a rodent infestation or excessive mold and mildew.
After a rat infestation in an attic the best prevention against infection is to thoroughly disinfect all surfaces and to clean or discard porous items safely.
Pros and cons of loose fill fiberglass attic insulation.
Like cellulose you need a big machine to blow it in.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
Note that a dust mask may provide some protection against dust molds and insulation fibers but does not protect against viruses.
Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer.
According to the centers for disease control cdc rats can carry potentially life threatening hantaviruses that humans can contract by coming in contact with infected waste.
If you or previous owners used the insulated attic for storage purposes the weight of the items may have flattened the insulation.
06 16 2005 this is a standard attic decontamination job.
We will also vaccuum up loose insulation as well as any dust and debris left behind.
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We then disinfect the attic with a hospital grade disinfectant which kills 99 9 of all viruses bacteria and odor left behind by the animals or rodents.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
Loose fill insulation is great for installing in attics with very little headroom.
I trapped and removed all of the animals and indentified and permanently sealed shut all of the entry points.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.