If not doing insulation replacement then at least remove them by hand with gloves.
Attic mice replace insulation.
Spray foam and blown in insulation are more specialized and tend to give better results.
Removal and replacement of attic insulation including sealing penetrations from below assuming you already have the standard vapor barrier on top of the topfloor ceiling drywall should run in the 1 2 sf range in a normally accessible attic if low headroom less than 5 feet or so down the middle or low headroom flat roof then closer to 3 sf.
Our attic insulation removal service involves the use of a custom designed high powered vacuum which is connected to a very long hose.
The small droppings of rats mice squirrels and bats can be vacuumed up if they are not present in too high a quantity.
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If insulation has been contaminated by rat droppings or urine the only cleanup option may be to remove the contaminated areas and properly dispose of it.
Mice are fearful so if they can hide their whereabouts they will do so especially when they hear you coming.
Mice often tunnel in materials like this and can even get behind fiberglass insulation in order to keep them warm while they are nesting.
Wait a few minutes.
Inspect your attic for tunnelling especially if your house has blown in insulation.
Once the removal and initial cleaning phase completes you then must thoroughly sanitize any areas that were contaminated by rodent droppings in the attic.
At art plumbing ac electric we provide a wide range of attic insulation solutions.
It s best to leave your attic insulation repair and replacement to the professionals.
Be sure to use a good filter vacuum.
Leave your attic to the professionals.