There are two main methods of sanitizing the attic after removing the squirrels.
Remediation after removing squirrels from attic.
The second step is the squirrel exclusion and third is clean up and attic restoration.
Reliable the only other solution to an attic squirrel infestation is to set up a series of fairly complex traps and wait for the squirrels to leave.
Ultrasonic devices and chemical repellents are ineffective for eliminating squirrels from an active nesting area in your attic or crawl space.
Trapping and removing squirrels.
For a more through clean however you should use an enzyme based cleaner and apply it as a spray with a fogging machine of some sort.
Most homeowners will find cleaning with bleach and water to be easiest since you probably already have the materials on hand.
The most common waste cleaned from attics is raccoon feces and after that probably rat poop and then after that squirrel waste is the most common.
Repair squirrel damage to your roof attic and eaves remove the contamination that squirrels leave behind and use an enzymatic treatment to remove squirrel pheromones remove squirrels from the fireplace install chimney caps and vent guards designed to prevent squirrels from entering.
How to get rid of squirrels in the attic method 1 of 3.
Place a squirrel trap near the entry point or where the squirrel is.
Prolonged infestations often leave large amounts of waste and urine in the attic and the only way to rid the fierce odor is to remediate all the damaged insulation sanitize the attic and place new insulation down.
It is important to seal up and repair all entry points after trapping the squirrels so they no longer have access.
Live trapping method of trapping squirrels is the only way to remove unwanted squirrels.
Soak a rag in ammonia and place it near the squirrels nesting spot.
If you seal up the final entry point when the adult squirrel leaves while the baby squirrels are still in the attic or walls they will need to be removed by a pest management professional dead or alive.
Catching a squirrel is really the only way to get rid of squirrels in your attic once they have chewed holes.
You or any individual carrying out this remediation must be properly covered in ppe safety equipment in order to avoid contamination through the skin and air passages.
Attic remediation sometimes becomes necessary when there has been an animal infestation in the attic area.