Bird Cleaning - Decontamination - Disinfection - Bird Droppings - Rat Cleaning - Dead Pests Removal
Cleaning of bird guano and rat & mice droppings is a delicate operation due to the health hazards involved. Pest excrements and urine should always be removed to stop smells and avoid the potential for insect-related problems.
Owl Pest Control undertakes specialist cleaning projects regularly and we can provide quotations from photographs or following a free survey.
After a pest infestation, cleaning up safely is just as important as the pest control treatment itself. Rat and mouse droppings, bird guano, and the remains of dead pests all carry serious health risks — including bacteria, fungi, and airborne pathogens — that require professional handling and appropriate protective equipment.
Owl Pest Control provides specialist cleaning and decontamination services across Dublin and Leinster for residential and commercial clients, including food businesses, warehouses, attics, and commercial rooftops.
Why Specialist Cleaning Is Required After a Pest Infestation
Standard cleaning is not sufficient after a rodent or bird infestation. Rat urine and droppings can carry Leptospira bacteria (Weil’s disease), Salmonella, and Hantavirus. Bird guano accumulations carry the risk of Cryptococcus, Histoplasmosis, Ornithosis, and Psittacosis — all of which can cause serious respiratory illness if disturbed without proper protection.
Our technicians are trained in the safe handling and disposal of contaminated material and carry full PPE including respirators, chemical-resistant suits, and specialist disinfectants not available to the public.
What Our Specialist Cleaning Service Covers
- Preparation of a site-specific Safe Work Method Statement and Risk Assessment before work begins
- Pigeon and bird control treatment prior to cleaning, where active infestation is present
- Insecticide spray treatment to eliminate bird mites and biting insects before work commences
- Specialist ornithological and rodent disinfectant treatment using biocidal products approved for use against bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and Rickettsiales (including Chlamydia, E. coli O157, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cryptococcus)
- Safe removal, bagging, and disposal of pigeon carcasses, dead rats, nesting material, and guano in compliance with Department of Agriculture regulations
- Thorough cleaning of all contaminated surfaces, beams, walls, and rafters
- Final insecticide and biocide treatment on completion of all cleaning works
- Fumigation and thermal fogging of large attics or warehouses where required
- Building proofing and structural repairs to prevent re-infestation after cleaning
Situations We Deal With Regularly
- Attics and roof spaces contaminated by rats, mice, or roosting pigeons
- Commercial rooftops with accumulated pigeon guano
- Warehouses and food storage areas following rodent infestations
- Sub-floor voids after rat entry via drainage defects
- Properties with dead pests in wall cavities or confined spaces
- Post-infestation decontamination for food businesses requiring HACCP compliance documentation
Quotations can be provided from photographs or following a free on-site survey. To arrange a free quotation for specialist cleaning, contact us today.
Specialist Decontamination & Cleaning Services
Bird Cleaning & Disinfection
Pigeon Droppings - Rat Cleaning
Removal of Dead Pests
Specialist Cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is not recommended without proper protective equipment. Rat droppings and urine can carry Leptospira bacteria (Weil's disease), Salmonella, and Hantavirus. Disturbing dried droppings releases particles into the air which can be inhaled. Professional cleaning uses appropriate PPE, specialist disinfectants, and safe disposal methods.
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Bird guano can carry Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasmosis, Ornithosis, and Psittacosis — all of which can cause serious respiratory illness if dried droppings are disturbed without proper protection. Professional cleaning with full PPE and specialist biocidal disinfectants is required for any significant accumulation.
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Yes. We provide a full written record of all cleaning works carried out, including products used, areas treated, and Safe Work Method Statement. This documentation supports HACCP compliance records and is available for EHO or audit purposes.
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Yes. For many specialist cleaning jobs we can provide an indicative quotation from good quality photographs of the affected area. A free on-site survey can also be arranged where the extent of contamination is unclear from photographs alone.
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Yes. Sub-floor voids contaminated by rat activity are one of the most common specialist cleaning requests we receive. Our technicians access sub-floor spaces, remove contaminated material safely, apply biocidal disinfectant, and recommend building proofing to prevent re-entry.
