Dead Animal Smell? We Find It. We Remove It.

Our Dead Animal Removal Process

The hardest part is finding it. The smell tells us it is there, but locating a dead animal inside a wall or ceiling requires experience. We use thermal cameras, scent tracking, and our knowledge of how different species travel through structures to pinpoint the location.

Once located, we make a small, controlled opening to access and remove the carcass. We minimize wall or ceiling damage and can often access through existing openings like vent covers, attic hatches, or crawl space entries.

After removal, we sanitize the area with antimicrobial treatment, apply odor neutralizer, and seal the entry point the animal used to get into the structure. If the death was caused by poison (a common scenario with rodents), we recommend switching to our poison-free rodent control program.

Where Dead Animals Are Found

Inside walls. The most common call. Usually a mouse or rat that was poisoned and retreated into the wall to die. Sometimes a squirrel or bird that entered through a gap and could not get out.

In attics and crawl spaces. Raccoons, opossums, and squirrels that die in attics. Often discovered by smell or by flies in the living area below.

Under structures. Opossums, skunks, and cats that die under porches, decks, and sheds. The smell is usually most noticeable in warm weather.

In yards. Deer, raccoons, and other animals found dead on the property. We handle carcass removal and disposal for residential and commercial properties.

Odor, Flies, Bacteria & Secondary Pests

A decomposing animal creates a potent odor that permeates the surrounding structure. The smell attracts blowflies, which lay eggs that hatch into maggots. Maggots and adult flies can migrate into living spaces.

Decomposition fluids stain building materials and can seep through drywall. Bacteria from the carcass can create health hazards, especially in enclosed spaces. Professional sanitization after removal is not optional.

If you suspect the animal died from poison, that poison is still present in the carcass. Pets and children should be kept away from the area until the animal is removed. Learn why we use a poison-free approach for rodents.