Exterior Inspection
A customer called in for raccoon feces removal in Markham. A technician was dispatched to the site to assess the situation and to remove and eventually conducted an exterior inspection. The exterior inspection is important for feces because it can lead the technician to more feces and other latrines, and even to the raccoons themselves in rare cases. Raccoon feces are extremely toxic and can lead to many health complications when coming in direct or indirect contact. It is because raccoon feces contain microscopic roundworm eggs that can be accidentally ingested. Once ingested, these eggs can infect the victim with serious damage to the brain and to the eyes.
Children and pets are at an increased risk because of the possible infected soil they could put in their mouths. Raccoon latrines are often found in urban areas near forestation and high-concentrated urban areas. This is because Markham is a bustling city where raccoons can roam during the day. This attracts wildlife who will live off of this unlimited supply of food.
Any type of building can be affected by raccoon feces since raccoons have no regard for anything or anyone. Raccoon feces are increasingly found on top of roofs, decks, and sheds. The roof can function as a latrine for the raccoons to do their business freely while at the same time leaving a putrid smell.
Initial Measures Taken
To start the feces removal process, the technician has to make sure that he is appropriately geared up. Even though the feces amount was rather small, risks cannot be taken. As mentioned before, feces are a high-risk factor and so the technician wears a fully covered jumpsuit, goggles, gloves, and a respirator mask to prevent airborne particles from entering their mouth. Once the technician is all clothed in Personal Protective Equipment, the technician begins to carefully collect all the feces in a leak-proof bag. The technician assessed that it was about half a grocery bag of feces.
After removal, the technician went on to disinfect the area. He did it by applying a highly concentrated formulation. This is an industry-grade disinfectant meant to take care of the harmful bacteria that have been thriving there for a long time. It is very important that areas that have been affected by feces undergo a thorough cleaning.
Once the area has been disinfected, the technician deodorizes the area to get rid of any foul smells. Raccoon feces, as mentioned before, are highly toxic. Raccoon feces are never just pure feces but are always mixed in with urine giving an ammonia-like smell. The stench becomes worse over time and can spread to other areas as well.
Conclusion
This case highlighted an often occurring issue with raccoons in residential urban neighborhoods. Wherever there are raccoons, there are bound to be feces as well. Raccoon feces should be removed, and above all, the area should be immediately disinfected to prevent any health complications. If you smell something, call a professional wildlife control company like Raccoon Control for quick and affordable feces removal. Call: 647-557-7932