1. Find the source
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
Apple Valley, UT · Washington County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your Apple Valley property? Keep pets away and call (877) 812-4220 to get carcass removal, cleanup of the area and disinfection.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Pet cleanup after a death at home covers removal of the body, cleaning of bedding and floors, and disinfection of the area. It is done gently and privately, so family members do not have to handle it.
In Apple Valley, a dead animal is both a smell problem and a health matter for you and your household. Call Apple Valley Biohazard Cleanup Help for help anywhere in Washington County. Crews use protective gear, remove contaminated materials and check the area before handing it back.
Only about 11% of homes in Washington County were built before 1980, but newer homes still have attics, vents and wall voids that animals can reach. About 15% of housing in Washington County is vacant, and empty homes, sheds and outbuildings are common places for animals to die unnoticed.
What dead animal removal & cleanup covers:
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
The animal is lifted with protective equipment, bagged and sealed, so germs and fluids stay contained.
The carcass and any nesting debris are removed, and fluid-soaked materials are cut out and replaced later.
Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, odor is treated at its source, and the crew checks the finished area.
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Apple Valley, UT cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Odor treatment needs vary. A closed room is simpler to treat than a house where the smell has spread through ducts and vents.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Published ranges only (Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor); every dead animal removal & cleanup job in Apple Valley is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
It depends on the lease and local law. Tenants should tell the landlord or property manager right away. A landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say who is responsible.
Open windows where it is safe, keep children and pets away, and try to note where the smell is strongest. Do not tear open walls. Call Apple Valley Biohazard Cleanup Help at (877) 812-4220 to talk through the safest next step.
Eventually it fades, but that can take weeks, and fluids that soaked into insulation, carpet or wood keep releasing odor. Removing the animal and treating the area is much faster than waiting.
It depends on where the animal is, its size and how much material must be removed. A pickup in plain sight costs less than a job inside a wall. The team sets the price after seeing the space.
The smell comes from the carcass and any fluids, so the animal has to be found and removed. Air fresheners only cover it. After removal, the area is cleaned and treated, which usually clears the smell.
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and looks for flies and stains. Sometimes a small camera or a small opening in drywall is needed. Once the animal is found, it is removed and the area is cleaned.
Do not tear open walls. A cleanup team can find the source safely.
Call (877) 812-4220