1. Safety first
The crew checks for hazards such as tight access, weak flooring and electrical wires before entering the area.
Wells, NV · Elko County
Dealing with a dead animal on a Wells lot, porch or garage floor? Call (877) 812-4220 to get safe pickup, cleaning of stains and fluids, and disinfection of the spot.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Carcass removal is the safe handling and disposal of a dead animal, whether it is a mouse in a wall, a raccoon in an attic or a larger animal on a property. Crews wear gloves and respirators because fluids can carry germs.
Need residential or commercial dead animal cleanup in Wells or nearby parts of Elko County? Wherever it is in your property, whether walls, ceilings, duct runs, chimneys, crawl spaces, porches or storage rooms, call Wells Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Wells is on the drier side, with about 9 inches of rain a year, but drought can push animals toward buildings for shelter and water, and some do not make it out. With a vacancy rate of 12% in Elko County, a dead animal in an unused building may sit for weeks before anyone finds it.
What dead animal removal & cleanup covers:
The crew checks for hazards such as tight access, weak flooring and electrical wires before entering the area.
The team sets up protective equipment and creates safe access, using a camera or a small opening when the animal is hidden.
The carcass, nest and soaked insulation are packed out, and the area is cleaned to bare structure.
Surfaces are disinfected and odor is treated, so the space is comfortable to use again.
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Wells, NV cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Odor treatment needs vary. A closed room is simpler to treat than a house where the smell has spread through ducts and vents.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Published ranges only (Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor); every dead animal removal & cleanup job in Wells is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and looks for flies and stains. Sometimes a small camera or a small opening in drywall is needed. Once the animal is found, it is removed and the area is cleaned.
Sometimes. A small animal in plain sight can be bagged with gloves and a heavy bag, sealed and disposed of properly. Hidden, large or long-dead animals are a different job, because fluids soak into materials and germs can spread.
On private property, you usually hire a dead animal removal service or cleanup team. Animal services may remove animals from public roads and property, and rules vary by city and county. For a hidden or large animal, describe the smell and location when you call.
Eventually it fades, but that can take weeks, and fluids that soaked into insulation, carpet or wood keep releasing odor. Removing the animal and treating the area is much faster than waiting.
Rules for removing and disposing of dead animals vary by city and county, and animal services handle public property in many places. Worker safety follows OSHA rules for contaminated materials. Ask your city or county what applies where you are.
Dead animals can carry bacteria, parasites and viruses that pass to people and pets through touch or contaminated surfaces. Wild animals may also carry illnesses such as rabies. Avoid contact and let a cleanup team handle removal.
Tell the team what you found and it explains the next step.
Call (877) 812-4220