A persistent, worsening foul smell in the house usually means one thing: an animal
has died somewhere inside: in a wall, the attic, a crawlspace, or a vent. It won't
go away on its own, and masking it doesn't work. Marietta Wildlife Removal connects you with a licensed local pro who locates the source,
removes the carcass, and deodorizes the area so your home is livable again.
Call (678) 257-7116. We answer 24/7.
Why you can't just wait it out
A dead animal in a wall cavity gets worse before it gets better, and the odor can
linger for weeks while attracting flies and other pests. The only real fix is
finding and removing the carcass, which often means pinpointing the exact spot
behind drywall or deep in the attic. That's not a pleasant DIY job, and it's easy to
open the wrong wall guessing.
How it's handled
- Locate: our pros track the source by smell, sight, and where wildlife has been
active, minimizing any cutting - Remove: safe extraction of the carcass and any contaminated material
- Deodorize: treat the area to eliminate odor at the source, not cover it
- Seal: because a dead animal inside usually means a live one got in first,
our pros identify and close the entry point
Often the sign of a bigger problem
An animal that died inside got in somehow, so a dead-animal call frequently reveals
an active entry point or an ongoing infestation. Our pros resolve the immediate smell and
check for the underlying way in, so you're not back here in a month.
Licensed and insured
Every pro we connect you with is fully licensed and insured for wildlife work in Cobb County.
(Cobb County Animal Services at 770-499-4136 handles domestic pets. For dead
wildlife in your home, call us.)
Serving Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and the Marietta
Square area.
Call (678) 257-7116 now to remove the odor at its source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the pro find a dead animal in a wall or attic?
Our pros locate it using the odor, fly activity, and a targeted inspection, then access the carcass with as little cutting as possible. Finding the exact spot is the hard part, and it is what saves you from tearing open walls guessing.
Will the smell just go away on its own?
Eventually, but it can take weeks as the animal fully decomposes, and in the meantime it draws flies and maggots and can seep into living areas. Removing the carcass and deodorizing is far faster and more sanitary.
How long does a dead-animal smell last?
It depends on the size of the animal and the temperature, but a strong odor commonly lasts one to several weeks. It will not truly clear until the source is removed, which is what our pros do.
Why did an animal die inside my house?
Often it is one that got in and could not find its way out, or a rodent that ate poison elsewhere. It is usually a sign of an entry point, so our pros remove the carcass, deodorize, and check how it got in. Call (678) 257-7116.