Bio-One of Birmingham provides professional hantavirus disinfection and rodent droppings cleanup in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Alabaster, and surrounding Jefferson and Shelby County communities. Call 205-937-1708.
You noticed the signs — chewed wires, scratching sounds in the attic at night, maybe droppings in the pantry. You did the right thing and called a pest control company. They came out, sealed entry points, set traps, and cleared the rodents. Problem solved, right? Not quite. What most pest control companies don't do — and what most homeowners don't realize — is that the rodents left something behind far more dangerous than the inconvenience of their presence: contaminated droppings, urine, and nesting material that can pose a serious health risk to you and your family. And right now, hantavirus is one of the biggest concerns on people's minds — and for good reason.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe, potentially fatal respiratory illness caused by hantaviruses — most commonly transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. In the United States, the deer mouse is the primary carrier, but other rodents can also harbor the virus. People contract hantavirus most frequently by inhaling tiny airborne particles contaminated by infected rodent waste. This means that simply sweeping up droppings in your attic, crawlspace, or basement without proper precautions could put you at serious risk. According to the CDC, hantavirus has a mortality rate of approximately 38% — which is why awareness and proper cleanup procedures matter so much. Hantavirus does not spread person to person. You get it from the rodents — specifically from their waste. And that's exactly why professional hantavirus disinfection and rodent droppings cleanup is not a DIY job.
Rodent contamination is rarely limited to one spot. In our experience serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas, we commonly find rodent droppings, urine, and nesting material in:
• Attics — the #1 most common location in Alabama homes
• Crawl spaces under the home
• Inside wall voids
• Garages and storage areas
• HVAC ducts and air handling units
• Basements
• Kitchen cabinets and pantry areas
Every one of these locations carries the same risk: disturbing the droppings without proper PPE and disinfection protocols can aerosolize the hantavirus particles and other pathogens, putting anyone nearby at risk.
Bio-One's rodent droppings cleanup and hantavirus decontamination process is thorough, methodical, and done right the first time. Here's what we do: 1. Assessment — We inspect the full scope of contamination before touching anything. This includes attic insulation, crawlspace vapor barriers, HVAC components, and any other affected areas. 2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — Our technicians suit up with full respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves, and boot covers. You should never attempt this without full PPE — an N95 mask is not sufficient. 3. Wet Treatment of Droppings — Before any removal, all droppings and contaminated material are thoroughly saturated with a hospital-grade EPA-registered disinfectant. This critical step kills pathogens and prevents aerosolization. This is the step most DIYers skip — and the most dangerous one to skip. 4. Careful Removal — Contaminated material is carefully removed, bagged, and disposed of in accordance with biohazard waste protocols. 5. Full Surface Disinfection — All affected surfaces are treated with disinfectant, including wood framing, subflooring, joists, and any structural components that were exposed to rodent waste. 6. Deodorization — We address odor at the source, not just with masking agents. As a side note: in many attic cleanups, insulation that has been heavily contaminated or compromised by rodents needs to be removed and replaced. We can facilitate this as part of the overall remediation process.
We understand the impulse. You found some droppings in the attic, you grab a broom and a trash bag, and you start cleaning. But here's the problem — the moment you sweep those droppings without proper wet treatment first, you are potentially aerosolizing hantavirus particles. You are breathing them in. And hantavirus doesn't care how healthy you are. Beyond hantavirus, rodent droppings can also carry: • Leptospirosis • Salmonella • Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) • E. coli • Histoplasmosis (from bat and bird droppings) The bottom line: rodent droppings cleanup requires professional training, the right disinfectants, proper PPE, and experience. It is a biohazard job — not a janitorial one.
Bio-One of Birmingham proudly serves Birmingham and the surrounding communities including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Bessemer, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Chelsea, Calera, Moody, Leeds, Pell City, Talladega, Anniston, Oxford, and throughout Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties. We respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — because a biohazard doesn't wait for business hours.
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Bio-One of Birmingham is Alabama's trusted biohazard remediation company. We are IICRC certified, OSHA compliant, and have helped hundreds of Alabama homeowners and property managers safely remediate rodent contamination. We work with insurance and offer discreet, compassionate service. Don't risk your health or your family's health on a DIY cleanup. Call the professionals.
You’ve called the pest control company. The mice or rats have been dealt with. The entry points have been sealed. Problem solved, right?
Not quite. What most homeowners don’t realize is that once the rodents are gone, the most serious health hazard is still sitting in your attic: the droppings, urine, nesting material, and biological contamination they left behind. And that contamination doesn’t go away on its own.
At Bio-One, we specialize in exactly this kind of remediation — the professional cleanup, disinfection, and deodorization of attic spaces contaminated by rodent activity. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s critically important work, and it requires the right training, the right equipment, and a serious commitment to safety for everyone involved.
Rodent feces and urine are classified as biohazardous material for good reason. Mice, rats, and other rodents are known carriers of multiple dangerous pathogens, many of which can be transmitted to humans without any direct contact with the animal.
The primary health risks from attic rodent contamination include:
The attic environment compounds these risks. Enclosed spaces with limited ventilation concentrate airborne contaminants. Insulation traps and holds biological material for extended periods. And because attics are rarely visited, contamination can accumulate for months or years before it’s discovered.
Many homeowners don’t realize the extent of rodent activity in their attic until a pest control inspection, a home inspection, or an insulation contractor opens the hatch and takes a look. Signs that professional biohazard remediation may be needed include:
If your pest control company or home inspector flags any of these issues, the next call should be to a professional biohazard remediation company — not a general cleaning service.
Professional attic rodent remediation is not a job for a shop vac and a face mask. It requires full personal protective equipment, proper containment protocols, professional-grade disinfectants, and specialized disposal procedures for biohazardous waste. Here’s how Bio-One approaches attic rodent contamination cleanup:
Our technicians conduct a thorough inspection of the attic to assess the extent of contamination, identify affected insulation, document the scope of work, and determine whether insulation removal is warranted before disinfection. This assessment drives the remediation plan.
Every Bio-One technician entering a contaminated attic wears full personal protective equipment: Tyvek suits, N95 or P100 respirators, nitrile gloves, and eye protection. Attic environments require strict PPE protocols because disturbing dried droppings and contaminated insulation releases hazardous particles into the air.
Safe movement through the attic is equally critical. Our technicians use purpose-built attic safety platforms — including The Original AtticBoard (atticboard.com) — to navigate attic spaces without stepping between joists or risking a fall through the ceiling. In contaminated attic environments, a fall isn’t just a safety hazard — it can spread contamination into the living space below.
Heavily contaminated insulation, nesting material, and debris are carefully removed and bagged in accordance with biohazardous waste disposal protocols. We do not attempt to clean in-place insulation that has been saturated with urine or heavily soiled with droppings — it must come out.
After contaminated material is removed, all attic surfaces — joists, decking, rafters, and any remaining material — are treated with professional-grade disinfectants effective against the pathogens associated with rodent contamination, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and Salmonella. This is not a step that can be replicated with household cleaning products.
Rodent urine produces a persistent, penetrating odor that can seep through ceilings into living spaces and attract new rodents to the same location. Bio-One uses professional enzymatic and oxidizing deodorization treatments to neutralize odor at the source — not mask it — leaving the attic space genuinely clean rather than just treated.
We provide thorough documentation of all work performed, which is important for homeowners working with insurance companies and for sellers and buyers navigating real estate transactions involving prior rodent activity.
The CDC specifically warns against sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings without proper precautions, because doing so launches contaminated particles into the air where they can be inhaled. The risks of DIY attic rodent cleanup include:
This is work that requires professional training, professional equipment, and professional-grade products. The cost of professional remediation is almost always covered or partially covered by homeowners insurance when the contamination is tied to a documented rodent infestation.
Bio-One works with homeowners, property managers, real estate agents, and pest control companies across Alabama. The most common scenarios that lead to an attic remediation call include:
Bio-One operates three Alabama offices serving the entire state. If you’re dealing with rodent contamination in an attic — or any biohazard situation — our teams are available 24/7.
We work directly with pest control companies, property managers, real estate professionals, and homeowners. Call us any time — we’re here to help.
It depends on the extent of contamination and the condition of your ceiling and HVAC system. In many cases, dried rodent droppings in an attic pose a limited risk to living spaces below as long as the contamination is contained and the ceiling is intact. However, if your HVAC system draws air through the attic space, contaminants can circulate through the home. Professional assessment and remediation is always recommended when rodent activity is discovered in an attic.
The cost of professional attic rodent remediation varies based on the size of the attic, the extent of contamination, and whether insulation removal is required. Most homeowners insurance policies cover rodent remediation when tied to a documented infestation. Contact Bio-One for a free assessment and quote.
No — Bio-One does not provide pest control or rodent extermination services. We specialize in the cleanup, disinfection, and deodorization that comes after the pest control work is done. If you still have an active rodent infestation, the first call should be to a licensed pest control company. Once the infestation is addressed and entry points are sealed, Bio-One handles the biohazard remediation.
Timeline depends on attic size and contamination severity. A moderately contaminated attic in an average-sized home typically takes one to two days including removal, disinfection, and deodorization. More extensive contamination requiring full insulation removal may take longer. Bio-One will provide a timeline estimate during the initial assessment.
When law enforcement deploys tear gas inside a home or rental property, the aftermath can be devastating — and dangerous. If you're a homeowner or landlord in the Birmingham metro, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, and Anniston areas dealing with the fallout from a police incident, Bio-One of Alabama is here to help. We specialize in professional tear gas cleanup and decontamination, and we offer free inspections to assess the damage.
Tear gas — most commonly CS gas or OC (pepper spray) compounds — doesn't just disappear when the air clears. The chemical agents used by law enforcement are designed to be persistent and penetrating. After a deployment inside a structure, these compounds:
Many property owners make the mistake of airing out the home and thinking the problem is solved. It isn't. Without professional decontamination, residents — including children, elderly individuals, and pets — can be re-exposed to harmful chemical residue every time they enter the property. Tenants have even pursued legal action against landlords who failed to properly clean up after law enforcement incidents.
Our technicians are trained in the full decontamination process required to safely remediate a property after tear gas deployment. Here's what our process looks like:
We work quickly and discreetly, understanding that these situations are often stressful and sensitive for property owners and their families.
Tear gas remediation is often covered under homeowners or landlord insurance policies. Bio-One works directly with insurance companies to document the damage and streamline the claims process, so you're not left navigating the paperwork alone.
As the Birmingham metro, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, and Anniston areas's trusted biohazard remediation company, Bio-One handles the jobs that others won't. Our full range of services includes:
No matter the situation, our team approaches every job with professionalism, compassion, and discretion.
If your property in the Birmingham metro, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, and Anniston areas has been affected by tear gas or any other biohazard situation, don't wait. The longer chemical residue sits, the deeper it penetrates — and the more costly the remediation becomes. Call us today for a free inspection and let Bio-One take it from here. We serve Birmingham, Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Mountain Brook, Cullman, Anniston and all of North-Central Alabama.
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Mold in your crawl space is very common here in Alabama - in fact, this is probably the most common phone call we receive from our customers.
The good news is, is that removing mold from your crawl space isn't as costly as you may think.
When you call Bio-One to come out to give you your free crawl space inspection, this is what to expect:
Unlike other companies who may try to sell you on solutions that you don't need, Bio-One will tell you straight up what the real solution is without breaking the bank.
Our process for removing mold from a crawl space sometimes varies depending on the project and the extent, on most jobs, we follow the correct practices for crawl space mold removal in Huntsville AL, which includes:
Give Bio-One a call today at 205-937-1708. We serve Anniston, Oxford, Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Cullman, Shelby County, Clanton and everywhere in North and Central Alabama.
What is the Secret Behind Those Cute Racoons?
Wrong! They can invade attics for warmth, food if any is stored there, or for giving birth to large numbers of babies. But that’s only scratching the surface!
They usually enter attics, through some sort of entrance that is unsealed. And they cause significant damage there, by tearing apart insulation, chewing through electrical wiring insulation – leading to risk of fire or short circuits, and creating holes in the roof – facilitating water leaks that lead to deadly mold growth. And structural damage such as chewed up shingles, siding, and wooden frames around their point of entry. HVAC units in the attic can have ductwork damage.
Racoon urine contaminates the attic floor and sends particulates into the air – spreading possible Leptospirosis which can cause kidney and liver failure, or salmonella, again by touching the fecal droppings.
First, find a reputable pest control to come and remove the racoon(s). Second, call a trustworthy insulation installer to come remove the contaminated insulation. The most renown insulation Company in Alabama is Insulation Plus located in Huntsville – also serving Madison, Decatur, Athens, Hazel Green, Gurley, Meridianville, Scottsboro, Guntersville, Union Grove, Lacey’s Spring, Priceville, Ardmore, and surrounding areas. Renown because of their expertise in what they do, the high-quality materials they use, and their personalized service.
Fourth and final, Insulation Plus will return and re-insulate your attic. They also offer an abundance of other vital services: Insulation system upgrades (retrofitting); sealing gaps to eliminate air drafts; creating a ‘protective envelope’ to reduce heat transfer, optimizing the new insulation; clean and organize the attic; and ‘Blower Door’ testing to expose all of your home’s air leaks so that they can be sealed.
All estimates for any service are FREE!
Note: If there is any structural damage, if you are a DIY person, you’ll have to fix that. Or, you can call a handyman or home contractor.
And there’s a Bonus! Insulation Plus is part of Tennessee Valley Authority’s Quality Contractor Network. Using Insulation Plus services can qualify you for up to $800.00 in combined attic insulation and air sealing rebates. Andyou can claim up to 30% of the materials cost as a federal tax credit!
Lastly, you’ll have your home back to the condition it should be: sealed off. The Varmint Hotel is out of business!
Call Bio-One Today 205-937-1708
Mold in your crawl space is very common here in Alabama - in fact, this is probably the most common phone call we receive from our customers.
The good news is, is that removing mold from your crawl space isn't as costly as you may think.
When you call Bio-One to come out to give you your free crawl space inspection, this is what to expect:
Unlike other companies who may try to sell you on solutions that you don't need, Bio-One will tell you straight up what the real solution is without breaking the bank.
Our process for removing mold from a crawl space sometimes varies depending on the project and the extent, on most jobs, we follow the correct practices for crawl space mold removal in Huntsville AL, which includes:
Give Bio-One a call today at 205-937-1708. We serve Anniston, Oxford, Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Cullman, Shelby County, Clanton and everywhere in North and Central Alabama.
Helping people and their families with Hoarding Cleanup is what Bio-One does best. We strive to provide a discreet, judgement-free service to help people afflicted with hoarding, to get their homes back to where they need them to be.
The biggest hurdle for many of our customers and their loved ones is paying for the service. Unfortunately here in Alabama there are no free options available, but we now offer financing on all of our hoarding cleanup services.
Whether you need light cleaning, light-to-medium junk removal, help with reorganizing, or help with a situation that is biohazardous, our financing can help you with any of those scenarios.
Unlike other 'junk removal' companies that may say they offer hoarding cleanup help in Alabama, Bio-One is the only local company that offers:
Our hoarding clean up estimates are 100% free, and we are here to help all Alabamians. Besides our office in Birmingham/Cullman, we also have two other locations in Huntsville and Montgomery.
Give Bio-One a call today for Hoarder Help Financing in Cullman, AL
(205) 937-1708
Helping people and their families with Hoarding Cleanup is what Bio-One does best. We strive to provide a discreet, judgement-free service to help people afflicted with hoarding, to get their homes back to where they need them to be.
The biggest hurdle for many of our customers and their loved ones is paying for the service. Unfortunately here in Alabama there are no free options available, but we now offer financing on all of our hoarding cleanup services.
Whether you need light cleaning, light-to-medium junk removal, help with reorganizing, or help with a situation that is biohazardous, our financing can help you with any of those scenarios.
Unlike other 'junk removal' companies that may say they offer hoarding cleanup help in Alabama, Bio-One is the only local company that offers:
Our hoarding clean up estimates are 100% free, and we are here to help all Alabamians. Besides our office in Birmingham/Tuscaloosa, we also have two other locations in Huntsville and Montgomery.
Give Bio-One a call today for Hoarder Help Financing in Tuscaloosa, AL
(205) 937-1708
Helping people and their families with Hoarding Cleanup is what Bio-One does best. We strive to provide a discreet, judgement-free service to help people afflicted with hoarding, to get their homes back to where they need them to be.
The biggest hurdle for many of our customers and their loved ones is paying for the service. Unfortunately here in Alabama there are no free options available, but we now offer financing on all of our hoarding cleanup services.
Whether you need light cleaning, light-to-medium junk removal, help with reorganizing, or help with a situation that is biohazardous, our financing can help you with any of those scenarios.
Unlike other 'junk removal' companies that may say they offer hoarding cleanup help in Alabama, Bio-One is the only local company that offers:
Our hoarding clean up estimates are 100% free, and we are here to help all Alabamians. Besides our office in Birmingham, we also have two other locations in Huntsville and Montgomery.
Give Bio-One a call today for Hoarder Help Financing in Birmingham, AL
(205) 937-1708
Here at Bio-One of Alabama, we are constantly performing jobs in customers' attics. Many of the jobs we perform in attics include:
Unfortunately, many attics are "built to be comfortable" for the average person to move around in, and because of that, navigating an attic can be very dangerous.
Shockingly, most workers will just "tip-toe on the joists" or even bring up cumbersome, large pieces of plywood to lay down over the joists. Neither of these solutions are 100% safe, and neither of them are convenient.
One of the things Bio-One has discovered, which allows us to navigate attics safely, is the AtticBoard.
The AtticBoard is a movable, lightweight, attic walkboard and attic safety platform, specifically designed for attic workers and DIY homeowners alike. We have used AtticBoard for quite some time, but looking more into it, we have learned the following about this wonderful safety product. It is:
We are actually shocked that we used to navigate attics without this product in the past.
Rest assured, when Bio-One comes to your home to perform attic work, our workers will be working safely in your attic with the AtticBoard.
If you need any cleanup services in you attic, please call Bio-One of Alabama at 205-937-1708. With three offices in Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery, we serve all of Alabama!
