We have the means of properly disposing of the animal and decontaminating your property. Simply leaving the dead animal where it is isn’t a realistic option. Not only does it look disgusting and give off a foul smell, it’s also a health hazard. Many animals are hosts to parasites like fleas and ticks that feed on the animal and can transmit disease.
Many such parasites can also feed on humans, so handling a carcass without taking the proper precautions puts you at risk of picking up those parasites and diseases. Similarly, a dead animal quickly becomes a haven for bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella that can cause diseases in humans. It also attracts scavengers like rats that can carry disease.
Finally, dealing with a dead animal can be emotionally upsetting, especially if it turns out to be a beloved pet. In the latter situation, our specialists know how to deal with the matter tactfully. We can help you contact a local pet cremation service to make the appropriate arrangements. Cremation is often necessary since many municipalities forbid the burial of an animal that has not been cremated. Burying an intact carcass runs the risk of any associated bacteria contaminating the water supply which is, again, a health hazard.
We follow a standard protocol for a deceased animal removal:
If your house isn’t properly sealed, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a refuge for several wild critters.
Through our experience in dead animal removal at All Star Animal Trapping, here are some of the most common reasons for having a dead animal underneath a house:
Many homeowners use poisons to deal with wildlife infestation problems. Once an animal consumes poison, the poison slowly damages its internal organs, while causing immense pain. In response, the animal looks for a secluded place to die. That place might be under your deck, patio or shed.
Animals like possums, rabbits, raccoons, rats and mice sometimes take up residence in the crawlspace under your home. If one becomes sick and fails to recover, it will eventually die there. Similarly, an animal might die under your house once it gets too old.
Believe it or not, pets like dogs sometimes drag dead animals from other places under the house.
There was a terrible smell in my bathroom so I called a plumber who then recommended All Star Animal Trapping because the smell turned out to be a dead animal. I'm glad I called. The rep was friendly and professional. He removed a dead possum from under my bathtub and repaired a broken vent. I would absolutely use this company again.
Michael and Rob were nothing short of phenomenal. They came out in 105’ weather and installed a snake fence for us and cleared up a ton of the brushes that were easy hideout spots for rattlesnakes. I will 100% use these guys again and plan to recommend them to others as well. Thank you very much for your hard work!
Peter was awesome. Quick, left the place perfectly clean, and he even found a place for the poor stuck-in-our-wall kitten to go after rescuing her! Everyone I dealt with on the phone or in person were clear, polite, helpful and transparent about price. They will be my first call if we have any future issues. Have to add on Connor came out to follow up with a second kitten and cleared out our attic sealed everything up. He was amazing. Above and beyond doesn’t begin to describe it and it’s clear he cares so much about the animals he works with.
I had a snake show up unexpectedly, and All Star Animal Trapping was amazing! The technician arrived within just 10 minutes of my call — super fast! He was professional, calm, and clearly knew what he was doing. He quickly trapped, and removed the snake without any issues. Highly recommend this company if you ever need fast and reliable help with wildlife.
It all started with a rat that unfortunately decided to have my car's radiator hose for dinner. By sheer luck, I decided to pop my hood to check for fluid levels before leaving. Fortunately, Robert came through and inspected all points of entry in the garage and sealing up all potential access. Robert also performed a thorough house inspection and fabricated a brand new crawlspace entry door along with mesh screening several smaller areas throughout. The level of effort most def can't go unnoticed. Super happy customer.
What a fantastic experience it has been working with this company! I have had a family of opossums here at my house who were getting into things, and I also started seeing rodent droppings. I’m a huge animal lover and did not want to kill them, but didn’t know what to do. From the first moment I spoke with Iris on the phone, I knew this was the company for me. I have the highest praise for Pablo, Brandon, Luis R. and Connor, who came to my home and sealed up my house and are getting rid of the rats. We also just trapped the second possum this morning. He is in a humane cage right now and they are coming later to release him next to the one that they trapped and released yesterday because I know they are a family. If you have any issues with unwanted critters, this is definitely the place to go to for help. They are incredible at their job and they really care. Thank you everyone!
We had a nest of skunks beneath the house. And a raccoon. A contentious one. Need I draw you a picture? It quickly became necessary to alert visitors to the house, "Yes, we're aware the place smells like skunk. But we're working on it." And by "we" I mean Conner at All Star Animal Control. I had looked up the incredibly labor-intensive way of dealing with the situation and wondered, frankly, how is THAT going to happen? And then Connor made it happen. One way doors. Traps for the lollygaggers. (Sidebar: none of the wee beasties were killed.) By the time it was finished he had actually rebuilt the access to beneath the house so it was secure. The situation was handled in an efficient and professional manner and I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Peter and Joel were amazing! Went above and beyond effort level to help us solve our problem. They have passion and really care about what they do and shared a lot of helpful knowledge. Excited to move forward with a plan to successfully treat our problem and I will definitely review again one our process is complete. This initial inspection surpassed my expectations and they are both just such good people with great expertise!
All Star Animal Trapping came out to my house on Sunday evening to remove a skunk that made a home in my back yard Planter. Connor Merkovich was the technician who provided the service. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and quick to remove the skunk! I would highly recommend this company and will be calling them again if needed!
Connor and Joel were polite, professional and thorough. They showed all the areas where I had rodent issues and gave detailed explanations of their solutions. They inspected from the top of the roof to underneath the crawl space. I was impressed! This is my third time engaging their services and they do not disappoint. They even solved my coyote problems at my rental property.
Whatever the reason for having a dead animal under your house, here are steps you can take to get rid of it:
Before you go looking for any dead animal, make sure you stay protected with PPE – Personal Protective Equipment. (To understand more in the importance and use of PPE, here is detailed guidance from the US National Park Service.) Why? Because dead animals are breeding grounds for several diseases, and the last thing you want is to get infected.
Therefore, make sure to wear a rugged long-sleeved shirt and trousers. Then at the very least, put on a nose mask. Do not forget to wear disposable gloves to prevent direct contact with any bodily fluids of the carcass.
Now comes the hard part. You see, the only way you can quickly pinpoint the spot is to get underneath your crawl space and follow the smell. Wherever the smell is most concentrated is most likely where the carcass is.
Many homeowners find this stage challenging. That’s why they’d rather employ the services of professionals like All Star Animal Trapping.
Once you’ve located the carcass, put it in a garbage bag. You should also use a shovel blade to scrape off maggots, feces, hair or loose fur and other waste material into the bag.
You should then dispose of the garbage properly. Note that the right disposal method is highly dependent on the type of animal. A dead rat can easily be disposed of with the trash, while a dead raccoon might need to be sent to the incinerator.
When in doubt, you can contact your local wildlife authority to find out the approved disposal method in your district.
This helps to find if there are other animals stuck there. For instance, there might be orphaned babies if their mother is dead. You want to make sure you remove them too.
Dead animals are breeding grounds for lots of diseases, including rabies, tularemia, leptospirosis and more. But through disinfection, all bacteria and viruses can be permanently eliminated.
Depending on the intensity of the noisome odor, you might need to apply a deodorizer to accelerate the dissipation of any lingering smells.
Any dead animal under your house must have gotten in through at least one entry hole. The goal here is to locate any and all potential entry holes and seal them up. This ensures that the problem doesn’t recur.
Removing a dead animal from under the house comes with lots of challenges, especially the risk of infection. That’s why it’s always prudent to involve a professional. All Star Animal Trapping can help find and remove dead animals from your house. But most importantly, we put measures in place to ensure the same problem doesn’t happen to you again.
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