Found Rodent Droppings in Your Home?

Keep the Area Undisturbed

Keep people and pets away from the affected spot. CDC guidance advises against sweeping or vacuuming rodent urine, droppings and nesting material before appropriate disinfection. Do not stir up waste to determine how much is present.

Look at the Situation, Not Just the Droppings

For a service enquiry, useful details include the room or space, affected surfaces, visible nesting material and any existing pest-control findings. A photograph does not reliably establish the species, age of contamination or presence of a pathogen.

Know When the Job Needs a Different Assessment

Widespread contamination, hard-to-access spaces and affected insulation may require a different scope from a small accessible area. Follow CDC guidance for the situation and discuss professional assistance where appropriate. If you are concerned about illness or exposure, seek medical advice rather than relying on a cleanup company to diagnose it.

What to Tell the Provider

• The address and affected room or space.
• Whether rodents are still active or pest control has visited.
• What materials appear affected, based on existing observations.
• Any known access restrictions.

For attics and crawl spaces, do not enter solely to obtain photographs.