{"id":2357,"date":"2019-11-29T16:25:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T16:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njairpros.com\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2019-11-29T16:25:41","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T16:25:41","slug":"what-to-do-if-a-rodent-dies-in-your-ductwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njairpros.com\/what-to-do-if-a-rodent-dies-in-your-ductwork\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If A Rodent Dies In Your Ductwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
While it\u2019s common for homeowners to discover a rat, mouse or other small rodent has died in their ductwork, it\u2019s not a pleasant experience. Often it will leave you with a horrible smell and mess to clean up. Even though the animal died in your ductwork, the smell will likely seep into your home and cause your entire house to smell.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the event this happens in your home, you likely have two questions – where the smell is coming from and how can you get rid of it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it\u2019s best to have this type of situation handled by a professional, here are some tips on things you can do in the event a small animal dies in your ductwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smell of the decomposing animal is usually the first thing that will alert you there is a problem. While noticing a smell can mean that an animal died in your basement, attic, crawlspace, or ductwork, the only way to determine where is to simply follow the scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have ruled out other areas or suspect that it\u2019s in your ductwork you should carefully remove the vent cover and use a flashlight to look inside. If you can see the animal, you can proceed with removing it. However, if you don\u2019t see it right away, you may need to consider hiring a professional to search for a dispose of the animal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n