Best Ways to Find and Remove a Dead Rat in Your New Jersey House

Apart from the disease that the Elizabeth rat carries, the smell of the dead rat should also be a source of your concern. The rotten odor will make it uncomfortable to stay in your house and will disrupt the daily activities of the family. The first thing that you need to know is to determine that you are indeed dealing with a dead rat. For those who have previously deal with the dead rat, they will not easily forget the disgusting smell of it.



Step-By-Step Guide to Get Rid of the Dead New Jersey Rat

For those who choose to ignore the smell, the decaying scent that permeates around your New Jersey house will last for a couple of weeks. This is something that is difficult to tolerate. To get rid of the smell, you will need to determine the location of their carcass and manually remove the dead body.

Locating the Source of the Smell

As soon as you noticed the offensive odor, you will have to look for signs of the Elizabeth dead rat. The increase in the number of flies, beetles, and maggots can be a clear indication of a dead creature in your house. Following their trail will lead you to the dead body. Observe the movement of the spine. In case they are hovering on a particular location and landed on your wall, try to use the ‘sniff test’. Determine if the offensive smell seems stronger on the part where the fly landed. The stain may also help you determine the location of the dead rat. 

Removing the Dead Rat

Rodents, regardless if they are alive or dead can transit different types of diseases to New Jersey humans. This means that getting rid of them will expose you to certain risks. This is why we often recommend our reader to call the help of the professional rat control company when handling the situation. You will need to prepare a cleaning solution, two trash bags, face mask with HEPA filter, and gloves. 

Once you wear the protective gears, spray some cleaning solution on the dead body and leave it for at least 5 minutes. This will prevent the bacterial spores from being carried through the air. After 5 minutes, place the dead body inside the trash bag. Seal the trash bag before placing it in another trash bag. Do not force out the air inside the trash bag. Place it in your garbage bin and wait for the garbage collector to collect it. 

Nonetheless, there are cities with stern rules with regards to the disposal of the Elizabeth dead rat. This is why you should allow the professionals to handle your situation. If you still wish to do this personally, be sure that you will familiarize yourself first on the local regulations and policies that will allow you to avoid any legal issues. After successfully removing the carcass of the rat, you should disinfect the place where you discovered the dead body. You should also identify the cause of infestation if you do not want to deal with a similar issue in the future.



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