YAPHANK, NY – May 20, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
ITS Environmental Services, a nationwide provider of professional environmental cleaning and disinfection services, is reporting a 300% increase in rodent-related disinfection calls as public concern grows over hantavirus exposure following recent national news stories highlighting the dangers associated with rodent infestations.
Hantavirus, a potentially serious respiratory disease transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, and nesting materials, has received increased media attention in recent weeks, prompting homeowners, property managers, businesses, and municipalities to seek professional decontamination services.
“Our phones have been ringing nonstop,” said Doug Baruchin, president of ITS Environmental Services. “People are becoming much more aware of the health risks associated with rodent contamination, especially after seeing recent reports about hantavirus infections. Many property owners are realizing that simply removing rodents is not enough — the contaminated areas also need to be properly disinfected to reduce potential exposure risks.”
ITS Environmental Services specializes in professional rodent contamination cleanup and disinfection for residential, commercial, industrial, and government properties across the United States. The company utilizes EPA-registered disinfectants, specialized containment procedures, and trained technicians to safely remediate affected areas. The company’s rodent contamination cleanup service is designed to help property owners address hidden health risks left behind after an infestation, including droppings, urine, nesting materials, odors, and contaminated insulation. ITS Environmental Services follows careful containment, removal, cleaning, and disinfection procedures to restore affected areas safely and thoroughly. This service supports homes, commercial buildings, rental properties, and facilitates that need prompt, discreet, and professional remediation after rodent activity or long-term contamination concerns are discovered.
According to health experts, disturbing rodent droppings or nesting materials without proper protective measures can aerosolize harmful particles, increasing the risk of exposure. Professional remediation is often recommended for significant infestations or heavily contaminated spaces.
The increase in service requests has been particularly notable in attics and crawlspaces, warehouses and storage facilities, vacant properties, commercial buildings, rural and agricultural structures. Farm and livestock areas can accumulate waste that requires regular cleaning to maintain hygiene. Insect infestations attracted by animal waste further compound the problem. Additionally, natural disasters can displace animals, leading to infestations and waste issues that require specialized cleanup. Progressional animal waste cleaning services are essential to thoroughly disinfect, mitigate health risks, and restore the property to safe conditions.
Exposure to animal waste can result in respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and infections, especially in vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Furthermore, the presence of animal waste can attract pests and insects, exacerbating the problem and increasing the risk of further damage and contamination.
“Rodent contamination is not just a nuisance issue — it’s a serious environmental health concern,” added Doug Baruchin, president of ITS. “Our goal is to help property owners safely restore their spaces while providing peace of mind during a time of increased public concern.”
ITS Environmental Services provides nationwide emergency response and scheduled environmental disinfection services, including rodent contamination cleanup, biohazard remediation, infectious disease disinfection, and environmental decontamination.
For more information or to schedule service, visit https://www.itsenvironmentalservices.com/ or call 1-855-862-7474.
About ITS Environmental Services
ITS Environmental Services is a nationwide provider of environmental cleaning, disinfection, and remediation services. The company specializes in biohazard cleanup, rodent contamination disinfection, infectious disease response, and environmental decontamination for residential, commercial, industrial, and government clients throughout the United States.
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For more information about ITS Environmental Services, Inc, contact the company here:
ITS Environmental Services
Doug Baruchin
1-855-862-7474
doug@itsenviro.com
78 Horseblock Road Unit 7, Yaphank, NY 11980
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