1. Keep people and pets away
Family members, tenants and animals stay out of the area while the crew prepares to enter.
Ranchos del Sol, El Paso, TX · El Paso County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your Ranchos del Sol property? Keep pets away and call (877) 812-4220 to get carcass removal, cleanup of the area and disinfection.
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Carcass removal is the safe handling and disposal of a dead animal, whether it is a mouse in a wall, a raccoon in an attic or a larger animal on a property. Crews wear gloves and respirators because fluids can carry germs.
In Ranchos del Sol, a dead animal is both a smell problem and a health matter for you and your household. Call Ranchos del Sol Biohazard Cleanup Help for help anywhere in El Paso County. Crews use protective gear, remove contaminated materials and check the area before handing it back.
Ranchos del Sol is on the drier side, with about 9 inches of rain a year, but drought can push animals toward buildings for shelter and water, and some do not make it out. About 44% of homes in El Paso were built before 1980, and older houses often have more gaps, chimneys and crawl spaces where animals can get in and die.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Ranchos del Sol usually includes:
Family members, tenants and animals stay out of the area while the crew prepares to enter.
The work zone is sealed off, and the animal is removed with care for the family, especially when it is a pet.
Stains and fluids are cleaned, hard surfaces are scrubbed and disinfected, and soaked porous materials are discarded.
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 Ranchos del Sol, El Paso, TX cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
The size of the animal matters. Small rodents are simpler to handle, while larger animals can leave far more fluid and require more labor.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor, not a price for any specific Ranchos del Sol property. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Do not touch it bare-handed. Wear heavy gloves, place it in a heavy bag, seal it and dispose of it according to local rules. Wash your hands well afterward. If it is large or you are unsure, call for help.
Sometimes. A small animal in plain sight can be bagged with gloves and a heavy bag, sealed and disposed of properly. Hidden, large or long-dead animals are a different job, because fluids soak into materials and germs can spread.
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.
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.
It is not a good idea. The odor can last for weeks, flies and other pests may follow, and fluids can stain drywall and insulation. Removal and cleanup are safer and faster than waiting.
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.
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