Raccoon Dropping Cleanup

Raccoon Droppings Cleanup Process

We vacuum up all the raccoon poop using a hepa filter to ensure that the dust particles from the poop are contained and do not go airborne. Once all the raccoon feces have been removed, we address the urine. We have proprietary products that neutralize and decontaminate the urine. Once all the of raccoon droppings have been cleaned and decontaminated, we take the steps to removing the pungent odor.

Long Island Raccoon Droppings Cleanup – How Much Does it Cost?

Free Estimates – Every situation is different so it is very difficult to give a quote over the phone without being able to see the job at hand. For this reason, we offer free estimates on Long Island.

Covered by Homeowner’s Insurance – unlike rodent droppings, cleaning up after raccoons is often covered under homeowner’s insurance. If the mess they have left behind is large enough, it may make sense to go this route.

Getting Rid of the Pungent Odor

The first step in odor removal is to find and remediate the source of the odor. Once we have the source of the odor, which, in this case, would be the feces and urine, we can then clean the air of all the bacteria causing the remaining odor. We have several ways of doing this and will choose the best way to remove odor for your situation.

Raccoon Latrines

Raccoons will often defecate in one spot, which is commonly called a latrine. As the raccoon feces piles up, it off-gasses a very pungent odor. Raccoon feces can be identified by its dark color and tubular shape.

Risks of Cleaning Up Raccoon Feces

While raccoon feces is not a regulated biohazard waste, handling it does come with some risks. Poop, in general,can carry viruses and bacteria that can be harmful, even deadly, if not handled properly.

Raccoons are primary hosts for roundworms, which can be harmful to people. Raccoons that are infected pass the roundworm eggs through their feces. Those who are exposed to areas where raccoons have been are at risk. Children, in particular, are at risk because they are more likely to put their fingers in their mouth after touching the floor, soil, or other items. Disturbing the latrine can cause the roundworm larvae to go airborne. Once airborne, it can be ingested causing a host of problems including eye disease, brain, and spinal cord damage. Cleaning up a raccoon latrine needs to be taken very serious with protocols and precautions in place.