Having nuisance animals on your property is a tough problem to deal with. Having dead animals on your property is arguably an even bigger problem. While some people may believe the worst thing about them could be the smell, they can pose a significant risk to your property and health. Understanding why you should hire a professional to remove animal carcasses from your home is important.

While it is common to see dead animals on the side of the road or sometimes find them in your backyard, there's also the potential that you may find one inside of your walls or somewhere tucked away in the house. Unfortunately, one of the easiest ways to tell that you have a decaying creature in your home is by the smell. If you're unaware there is a carcass in your home, it could take as long as three weeks for the body to start smelling. Without proper disposal and cleaning, the smell can linger for weeks afterward. You may also have a dead animal in your home if you notice increased flies and pest activity in a specific place or discover a new stain on your wall or ceiling. 

The smell isn't what can harm you; however, our sense of smell has evolved to indicate it is something dangerous. A chemical that produces the scent can be from a disease, bacteria, or fungus that can be hazardous to interact with. If you smell something foul around your house or outside on the property, and think it may be a dead animal, contact the Critter Detective. A decaying animal can be risky to leave alone, especially if you have pets. 

Finding your dog or cat investigating something you can't see in the yard or an enclosed wall is already worrisome. Pets have a stronger sense of smell than us, but they don't necessarily classify the scents as good or bad. Instead, it can signal something worth investigating and, potentially, eating. If your pets get ahold of a decaying animal, they can become sick from secondary poisoning, toxins, or other bacterial infections.

Parasites attracted to decay can cause sickness in your pets and you. While fleas are a significant problem because they jump off once the body cools, worms and coccidia are other infectious pests that can affect your environment. In addition to parasites, the odor of dead animals can attract rodents and nuisance animals to your home. This can increase the risk of property damage, infestation, or cause another dead animal if the carcass is diseased. If the creature isn't quickly and effectively removed and cleaned after, it can lead to headaches, coughing, and sometimes rashes or hives.

Dead animals on your property can be a major problem. It's important to hire a company experienced in effective and timely removal that doesn't leave problematic waste behind. Contact Cincinnati, Ohio's #1 wildlife and dead animal removal, exclusion, and repair experts for your nuisance wildlife solutions. Critter Detective is a local veteran-owned and operated company dedicated to helping you reduce the risks from pests and infestations.