1. Keep people out
Family members, tenants and pets stay away while the crew looks over the contamination and plans the work.
Reno, TX · Parker County
Found droppings in a Reno attic, shed or kitchen? Do not sweep them. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour and you get a cleanup team that removes droppings, nesting material and soiled insulation, then disinfects the area.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Rodent infestation cleanup begins after the animals are gone or being controlled. Pest control deals with the rodents themselves, and a cleanup team deals with the droppings, nesting material and contaminated insulation left behind.
Need residential or commercial rodent cleanup in Reno or nearby parts of Parker County? Call Reno Biohazard Cleanup Help for help with your attic, crawl space, barn, workshop, pantry, ductwork or storage room.
Only about 20% of homes in Parker County were built before 1980, but newer homes have attics, garages and utility gaps that rodents still reach. A typical July high of 97 degrees in Reno makes attics very hot, and heat dries out droppings and nests so dust rises easily when disturbed.
What rodent droppings & hantavirus cleanup covers:
Family members, tenants and pets stay away while the crew looks over the contamination and plans the work.
Technicians put on respirators, gloves and suits, then soak droppings and nests with disinfectant so no dust rises.
Droppings, nests and soiled insulation are removed with disposable materials and sealed in heavy bags for disposal.
Remaining surfaces are disinfected and the musky smell is treated at its source.
Expect rodent droppings & hantavirus cleanup in Reno, TX to cost roughly $150 to $6,200, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
How much insulation must come out changes the job. Insulation soaked with droppings and urine is removed and bagged, and large attics produce a lot of waste.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Attic cleaning with insulation replacement benchmark | $2,200 - $6,200 |
| Waste removal and disinfection benchmark | $600 - $1,000 |
| Rodent cleanup benchmark | $150 - $600 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (HazardPros) and are not a quote for Reno. Price drivers include size of the area, whether insulation is affected, access to attic or crawl space, odor. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Hard surfaces and items in sealed plastic containers can usually be cleaned and kept. Insulation, cardboard and fabric soiled with droppings or urine are generally discarded. The crew sorts items with you before anything is thrown out.
Hantavirus is a virus carried by some wild rodents. It is uncommon, but it can cause serious lung illness. People are mainly exposed by breathing in dust from droppings, urine or nests.
It depends on the size of the area, how much insulation is soiled and how hard the space is to reach. A small shed costs less than a full attic. The team sets the price after seeing the space.
The odor comes from urine in insulation, wood and fabric, so it must be removed or treated at the source. Crews take out soaked insulation and treat surfaces. Air fresheners only cover the smell.
Buildings that sit closed for long periods can hold heavy rodent buildup, including nests and droppings that are dry and dusty. Crews ventilate first, wet down and use protective gear, since these are the settings tied to hantavirus exposure.
It can be if the droppings are dry and dusty. Sweeping or vacuuming can send fine particles into the air, where they are easy to breathe in. Wet cleaning with protection is safer, and larger jobs are best left to a cleanup team.
Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through attic, crawl space or shed cleanup.
Call (877) 812-4220