Why is a dead animal removal important if the animal died in my attic?

When an animal dies in the attic the foul smell can make a home or business unusable for a long period of time. The dead animal will breed bacteria and mold, which can cause illness in humans and pets. Any ecto-parasites that were living on the animal will no longer need that host and will seek out a new prey. Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will exterminate the ecto-parasites, disinfect for mold and bacteria, and deodorize to reduce the foul smell

I have a dead animal in my attic. What kind of animal could have died in my attic?

Dead raccoons, dead squirrels, dead rats, dead mice, dead opossums, dead bats and dead lizards are the most common animals found while doing a dead animal removal in an attic.

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I have a dead animal under my home. What kind of animal could have died under my home?

Dead raccoons, dead squirrels, dead rats, dead mice, dead opossums, dead foxes, dead coyotes, dead feral cats and dead armadillos are the most common animals found while doing a dead animal removal under a home.

Is dead animal removal necessary?

Yes. A dead animal will harvest bacteria and mold, have ecto-parasites like fleas and ticks, and produce a very strong foul smell. The dead animal needs to be removed, disinfected and deodorized to get rid of the smell, mold and bacteria. The ecto-parasites then need to be exterminated before they find a new host.

What kind of dangers are involved with dead animals?

The ecto-parasites that once lived on the dead animal can no longer use that host and will seek out a new one. These ecto-parasites can transmit diseases and become a pest that needs to be exterminated. Some examples of ecto-parasites are fleas which can transmit typhus, ticks which can transmit lime disease, mites which can cause scabies and lice which can cause hair loss.

An opossum died in my backyard last week and now my dog has fleas. Are the fleas from the dead opossum?

It is very possible. The opossum is one of the largest carriers of the cat flea. When an opossum dies the fleas need a new host and a house pet is a desired choice.

I have a dead deer in my yard. Will you remove the dead deer?

Yes. Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will remove any large game animal that has died from your property.

I have a dead horse on my farm. Will you remove dead livestock?

Yes. Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will remove any dead livestock from a farm or property.

My pet died. Will you remove dead pets?

Yes. We understand it can be an emotional time when a family pet dies. Whether is a family dog, cat or horse, Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will be discrete and remove the dead pet properly.

Could a dead animal be inside my air conditioning ductwork?

Yes. When an animal lives inside an attic or underneath a home they will create holes in the a/c ductwork. It is very common to find a dead animal inside the a/c ductwork.

 Why are there flies all over my house?

When flies are found flying all over a house, it is usually a sign that there is a dead animal in the attic or in a wall.

Do you remove road kill?

The city will usually remove the road kill for free. If the area you live in does not provide this service then call Reliable Animal Removal Inc. for options in removing road kill.

How can I prevent more animals from dying in the attic?

Once the dead animal is removed, then a trapping session may be needed to remove any other animals that might be in the attic. When the trapping session is completed then Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will do a full exclusion on your home. Any areas the animal was getting in your home or could possibly get into your home will be closed off. If the dead animal was a rat or mouse then rodent control may be necessary.

How do you get rid of a dead animal?

First, we locate and remove the dead animal. We then spray for ecto-parasites, disinfect for mold and bacteria, and then deodorize to reduce the foul smell.

How did the dead animal get into the attic?

There are many different types of entry points an animal can get into a home. Reliable Animal Removal Inc. will find where the animals can get in and perform a full home exclusion to close off those areas.

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