The small droppings of rats mice squirrels and bats can be vacuumed up if they are not present in too high a quantity.
Attic mice replace insulation.
Our attic insulation removal service involves the use of a custom designed high powered vacuum which is connected to a very long hose.
Wait a few minutes.
Mice are fearful so if they can hide their whereabouts they will do so especially when they hear you coming.
It s best to leave your attic insulation repair and replacement to the professionals.
Enter the attic and wearing a hepa filter mask use a spray bottle or similar to douse the insulation surface and any objects where mouse droppings are present.
Removal and replacement of attic insulation including sealing penetrations from below assuming you already have the standard vapor barrier on top of the topfloor ceiling drywall should run in the 1 2 sf range in a normally accessible attic if low headroom less than 5 feet or so down the middle or low headroom flat roof then closer to 3 sf.
Leave your attic to the professionals.
If insulation has been contaminated by rat droppings or urine the only cleanup option may be to remove the contaminated areas and properly dispose of it.
Inspect your attic for tunnelling especially if your house has blown in insulation.
Raccoons and opossums leave lots of large feces in the attic.
At art plumbing ac electric we provide a wide range of attic insulation solutions.
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Spray foam and blown in insulation are more specialized and tend to give better results.
If not doing insulation replacement then at least remove them by hand with gloves.
Be sure to use a good filter vacuum.