Rodent Waste and Pathogen Remediation

Rodent Waste and Pathogen Remediation (Starting from $300 per room)

Rodents are more than just a nuisance — they are known carriers of numerous serious diseases, including hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and even the bubonic plague. In addition to spreading bacteria and viruses, rodents can also introduce fleas and ticks into your home, increasing the risk of secondary infestations. Their presence poses a health hazard, particularly in kitchens, pantries, and anywhere food is stored or prepared.

Summary of rodent-borne diseases:

1. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

Transmission: Inhalation of aerosolized virus from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva (especially deer mice).

Symptoms:

Early: Fever, fatigue, muscle aches (especially large muscle groups), headaches, dizziness, chills.
Later (4–10 days): Coughing, shortness of breath, lungs fill with fluid.

Mortality Rate: 36–40% (according to the CDC)
Severity: Very high. Requires ICU support. No specific cure or vaccine.

2. Salmonellosis (from Salmonella bacteria)

Transmission: Ingestion of food or water contaminated with rodent feces.

Symptoms:

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps (usually within 6–72 hours after exposure).
Most cases are self-limiting (4–7 days).

Mortality Rate: <1% in healthy individuals. Can rise to 15–20% in immunocompromised or untreated septicemia.
Severity: Low to moderate. Antibiotics used in severe cases.

3. Leptospirosis

Transmission: Contact with water or surfaces contaminated with urine or droppings of infected rodents. Can enter via skin cuts or mucous membranes.

Symptoms:

Phase 1: Fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting.
Phase 2 (Weil’s disease): Kidney/liver failure, meningitis, bleeding.

Mortality Rate: 5–15% in severe cases (Weil’s disease). Much lower in mild cases.
Severity: Mild to severe. Treatable with antibiotics if caught early.

4. Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV)

Transmission: Inhalation of dust contaminated with infected house mouse droppings or urine.

Symptoms:

Phase 1: Flu-like symptoms, nausea, muscle aches.
Phase 2: Meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis.

Mortality Rate: <1%, but can be severe in immunocompromised individuals or during pregnancy (linked to birth defects and fetal death).
Severity: Moderate. No specific antiviral treatment.

5. Bubonic Plague (Yersinia pestis)

Transmission: Not usually from droppings directly, but rodents serve as reservoirs, and fleas transmit the disease. Droppings could theoretically harbor fleas.

Symptoms:

Sudden fever, chills, headache, fatigue, swollen and painful lymph nodes ("buboes").

Mortality Rate: 30–60% untreated. <10% with prompt antibiotic treatment.
Severity: Very high if untreated.

Our Rodent Waste and Pathogen Remediation service is designed to do more than just clean — we mitigate genuine biohazard risks. Rodent droppings, urine, and nesting materials can carry serious pathogens such as hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis. These aren't just unpleasant messes — they pose a real threat to human health. Our team follows strict safety protocols and uses EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants to decontaminate affected areas and reduce the risk of airborne or surface-based pathogen exposure.

We treat every site with the same attention to safety as a biohazard cleanup. Rodent infestations leave behind what the CDC considers a Class B infectious disease risk, and we respond accordingly — with PPE, HEPA vacuums, and targeted disinfectant application. By safely removing droppings and nesting debris and neutralizing contaminated surfaces, we help restore a space from unsanitary to safe. Whether it's a laundry room, garage, or storage area, we address the source and aftermath of infestation to protect your health and your property. This service is ideal for landlords, property managers, realtors, and homeowners dealing with abandoned units, hoarding cases, or post-infestation cleanup. We don’t offer reconstruction or material replacement — our focus is on rapid, effective biohazard mitigation and odor control using industry-standard methods. Rodent waste remediation isn’t just about appearance; it’s about restoring habitability and peace of mind in spaces that were compromised.

If you'd like for us to identify and seal rodent entry points into your property, read about our pest exclusion service.

Prices may vary depending on the size of the property, severity of infestation, and complexity of work. There is a $100 missed appointment fee. Prices subject to change without notice.

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