
SOMETHING DIED. NOW WHAT?
A persistent odor inside your home or business can often mean an animal has died somewhere within the structure. Unfortunately, the source isn't always easy to locate.Â
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Dead animals may be found in attics, crawlspaces, walls, chimneys, duct areas or other difficult-to-reach spaces. Carolina Critters provides professional dead animal removal in Columbia, SC, including locating the source, removing the animal and addressing contaminated areas when necessary.Â
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Attics - Crawlspaces - Walls - Hard-to-Reach Areas
DON'T JUST MASK THE ODOR. FIND THE SOURCE!
OUR DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL PROCESS COLUMBIA SC FROM ODOR TO SOLUTION.
01 - LOCATE THE SOURCE
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We inspect attics, crawlspaces and other areas to determine where the odor is coming from.Â
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02 - REMOVE THE ANIMAL
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Once located and accessible, the animal is professionally removed from the structure.Â
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03 - ADDRESS CONTAMINATION
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Affected areas can be cleaned, sanitized and treated to help address contamination and lingering odor.Â
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04 - HELP PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS
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When appropriate, we'll identify potential wildlife entry points and recommend exclusion or repair solutions.
FIND IT. REMOVE IT. CLEAN IT UP.


QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS BELOW IN OUR DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL FAQs
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERE'S A DEAD ANIMAL IN MY HOME?
A strong or unusual odor is often the first sign. You may also notice increased fly or insect activity. Dead wildlife can sometimes be location in attics, crawlspaces, walls or other difficult-to-access areas.Â
CAN YOU FIND A DEAD ANIMAL IF I DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS?
Yes. Carolina Critters can inspect the property to help locate the source of the odor and determine whether the animal is accessible for removal.Â
WILL THE ODOR GO AWAY AFTER THE ANIMAL IS REMOVED?
Removing the animal eliminates the source, but odors can sometimes remain in surrounding insulation or other contaminated materials. When necessary, we can recommend cleanup, sanitation or removal of affected materials.
DO YOU REMOVE DEAD DEER AND OTHER ANIMALS FROM YARDS?
Yes. Carolina Critters can assist with dead deer and other wildlife found on private residential and commercial property, depending on the animal's location and accessibility. Contact us and we'll determine the appropriate removal options.Â

