Find the weakness
We inspect rooflines, vents, foundations, attic spaces, decks, sheds, crawlspaces, and other common entry or nesting zones.
Trusted Local Pest Control
When wildlife or insects move into your attic, they don’t just make noise—they contaminate the entire space. Droppings, urine, nesting material, parasites, and chewed insulation all add up to a serious mess that a shop vac and dust mask can’t safely handle.
Eco Haven Pest Control offers full attic cleanouts and insulation replacement for homes that have had bats, mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, or heavy insect activity. We remove contaminated insulation, sanitize the attic, and install fresh insulation so your home is clean, safe, and energy-efficient again.
This service pairs perfectly with our Snap & Seal and Roofline Seal exclusion work, giving you a completely restored and protected attic.
Cleanup and restoration
Attic cleanout and restoration after wildlife, rodent, or bat activity.
Eco Haven evaluates droppings, odor, nesting, damaged insulation, and contamination before recommending cleanup or restoration options.
Same-week scheduling available; same-day for urgent calls when routes allow.
Recurring pests and wildlife usually come back for a reason. Sustainable solutions reduce the weak points that let activity repeat.
We inspect rooflines, vents, foundations, attic spaces, decks, sheds, crawlspaces, and other common entry or nesting zones.
We recommend barriers, sealing, and repairs built around the pest pressure and the structure.
Prevention-focused work can reduce the need for repeated reactive visits by making the property harder for pests and wildlife to use.
Each solution starts with the real conditions at the property, then protects the weak point with a practical long-term fix.
We locate entry points, damage, contamination, nesting pressure, and vulnerable materials.
We explain which solution fits the issue: Ridge Guard, Snap & Seal, BurrowBlock, attic cleanout, or a combination.
We seal, reinforce, clean, restore, or install barriers using materials suited to the home and pest pressure.
We check that ventilation, access, and protection are working as intended and explain maintenance next steps.
Call or text Eco Haven for an inspection and clear prevention options.
These services are designed for long-term protection after pest or wildlife pressure.
They focus on prevention, exclusion, and restoration instead of relying only on repeat reactive treatments. The goal is to make the structure less accessible to pests and wildlife.
Maybe. Ridge Guards are often a proactive roofline protection option when ridge vents are vulnerable to bats, squirrels, rodents, birds, or insects.
It is a rodent exclusion approach that identifies and seals entry points so mice and rats are less able to re-enter after activity is controlled.
An attic cleanout may be recommended after heavy droppings, urine, nesting material, odors, damaged insulation, bat guano, or long-term rodent or wildlife activity.
Call or text Eco Haven for an inspection and clear prevention options.
Sustainable solutions are about doing the job once, correctly — with the details handled.
Roofline, vents, foundation, deck, shed, attic, and crawlspace assessment before any work.
Barriers, sealing, and repairs installed with materials matched to the home and pest pressure.
Optional attic cleanout, odor reduction, and insulation work where contamination exists.
Clear documentation of what was protected and what is covered going forward.
Sustainable solutions are an investment in your home. Eco Haven documents exactly what was protected and stands behind the exclusion and restoration work with a written guarantee.
Satisfaction guaranteedNew customers save $50 on the first eco-conscious treatment. Mention this offer when you book.
An infestation can leave behind:
Droppings and urine from rodents, bats, or raccoons
Nests and food caches hidden in insulation
Odors that drift into living spaces
Parasites like mites, fleas, or ticks
Chewed insulation and wiring, which can create fire risks
Moisture damage from urine-soaked or compacted insulation
Even after the animals or insects are gone, all of that contamination remains. Over time, it can affect indoor air quality, attract new pests, and reduce the effectiveness of your insulation.
A professional attic cleanout removes the source of contamination, not just the pests themselves.
We treat your attic like a restoration project, not just a quick sweep.
We inspect your attic to assess the type of damage (rodents, bats, raccoons, insects, or a mix).
We document high-activity areas, heavy droppings, nesting, moisture spots, and damaged insulation.
We check for entry points and structural issues so exclusion work can be done at the same time or immediately afterward.
Before any cleanup begins, we make sure:
Wildlife is fully excluded or removed (via Snap & Seal, Ridge Guard, or Roofline Seal).
Our technicians set up containment as needed and lay down floor protection to keep debris from entering your living space.
We use specialized insulation removal vacuums and sealed hoses to pull out:
Soiled blown-in insulation
Contaminated fiberglass batts
Nesting material, shells, and debris
Everything is collected into sealed bags and taken offsite for proper disposal. This method minimizes dust and keeps contaminants from spreading through your home.
With the bulk insulation gone, we:
HEPA-vacuum joist bays, rafters, and flat surfaces to remove fine dust and droppings.
Remove any remaining nesting material, carcasses, or insect debris.
Identify and note any chewed wiring, damaged ductwork, or structural concerns so you can address repairs as needed.
We apply a professional-grade disinfectant/deodorizer to the cleaned attic surfaces. This helps:
Neutralize odors from urine and droppings
Reduce bacteria and other contaminants left behind
Prepare the space for clean, new insulation
We choose products appropriate for enclosed spaces and use them according to label directions for safety.
To prevent a repeat infestation, we can:
Seal gaps around pipes, wires, and vents
Close openings in soffits, rooflines, and fascia
Integrate with our Roofline Seal, Ridge Guard, and Snap & Seal services
This step is critical—there’s no point installing new insulation if pests can waltz back in.
Once the attic is clean and sealed, we install fresh insulation to modern standards:
Fiberglass batts or blown-in cellulose, depending on the home and your preference
Even coverage to the recommended R-value for our climate
Careful placement around can lights, chimneys, and vents to keep things safe and up to code
The result is an attic that’s not only cleaner, but often more energy efficient than before the damage occurred.
You may need a full attic cleanout and insulation replacement if:
You’ve had a bat colony, squirrel nest, or raccoon den in the attic
You’ve had a long-term mouse or rat infestation with heavy droppings
Insulation is matted, wet, or badly contaminated
Strong animal or musty odors are coming from above
You see staining on ceilings or know there’s been a roof leak combined with pest activity
Your home is drafty and energy bills are high—even after pests are removed
Eco Haven can inspect and let you know whether a targeted cleanup or a full removal and replacement is the best approach.
Health & Hygiene – Remove droppings, urine, and nesting materials that can impact air quality.
Better Energy Efficiency – New insulation installed to the correct depth reduces heat loss and can lower utility bills.
Odor Reduction – Proper removal and sanitizing helps eliminate that “attic smell” from wildlife or insects.
Prevention – Combined with entry sealing, you drastically reduce the odds of another infestation.
Peace of Mind – You know what’s above your head is clean and secure, not hiding a problem you can’t see.
Q: Is it safe to clean this up myself?
A: Attic cleanup after wildlife or heavy insect activity involves dust, droppings, and sometimes parasites. Our technicians use protective gear, HEPA equipment, and proper disposal methods to handle it safely. For most situations, especially with bat guano or raccoon latrines, professional service is the safer choice.
Q: Do you handle both rodents and insects?
A: Yes. Whether the contamination is from mice, rats, bats, squirrels, raccoons, carpenter ants, or other insects, we can remove the debris and damaged materials, sanitize, and replace the insulation. We’ll also recommend or perform the pest control work needed so the issue doesn’t return.
Q: Can you just clean around the bad spots instead of removing all insulation?
A: Sometimes a spot clean is enough, but large or widespread contamination usually means the most practical and hygienic solution is full removal and replacement. During your inspection, we’ll explain what we find and give you options—no pressure, just honest recommendations.
Q: How long does an attic cleanout take?
A: Most residential projects take one day to a couple of days, depending on attic size, level of contamination, and how much insulation must be removed and replaced. We’ll give you a clear timeline after our inspection.
Q: Will my home be dusty or messy during the work?
A: We do everything we can to keep your home clean. We use sealed hoses, HEPA vacuums, and floor and wall protection along our path to the attic. All insulation is removed in sealed bags, and we clean up thoroughly when we’re done.
If your attic has been home to wildlife or heavy insect activity, simply removing the pests isn’t enough. Eco Haven Pest Control can fully restore your attic, from insulation removal and sanitizing to fresh insulation and entry sealing.
👉 Book Your Free Attic Inspection Today and let our team design a cleanout and restoration plan tailored to your home.
Serving homeowners throughout Glens Falls and the surrounding Adirondack region, Eco Haven is your local, eco-conscious partner for a cleaner, safer, pest-free attic.
