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Attic Restoration

Attic restoration services

The animals are gone. But the damage they left behind is still making your family sick.

When wildlife contaminates your attic with urine, feces, and nesting material, the problem doesn’t end when the animals leave. Contaminated insulation releases harmful particles into the air your family breathes every single day. Midway Pest Management restores your attic to a clean, safe, healthy state.

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Why this can’t wait

What’s happening in your attic right now

Even after wildlife is removed, the contamination they left behind continues to affect your home and your health every day.

Airborne health hazards

Rodent and bat feces contain bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores — including hantavirus and histoplasmosis — that become airborne and circulate through your HVAC system into every room of your home.

Parasites seeking new hosts

When wildlife is evicted, the parasites they carried — mites, ticks, and fleas — don’t leave with them. They migrate into your living space looking for new hosts. That includes you and your family.

Attracting new infestations

The lingering scent of urine and nesting material acts as a beacon to new rodents and wildlife looking for shelter. Until the contamination is removed, your attic is advertising vacancy to every animal nearby.

Energy loss & insulation failure

Compacted, urine-soaked insulation loses its ability to regulate temperature. Your energy bills go up, your home is harder to heat and cool, and you’re paying for insulation that no longer works.

Common culprits

Wildlife that destroys attic insulation

Mice & rats

Feces, urine, burrowing, compacted insulation

Raccoons

Urine spots, feces accumulations, heavy compaction

Squirrels

Nesting materials, feces, urine, compacted insulation

Bats

Guano and urine accumulations on top of insulation

Birds

Nesting materials, droppings, feather debris

Health risks by animal

What diseases are hiding in your attic?

Select an animal below to see the diseases and health risks it brings into your home.

Mice & Rats
Raccoons
Bats
Squirrels
Birds

Mice & Rats

Rodent feces and urine are among the most dangerous biological contaminants found in homes.

Hantavirus
Spread through inhaling dust from rodent droppings or urine. Can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome — a severe, sometimes fatal respiratory disease. Symptoms include fatigue, fever, and muscle aches progressing to coughing and shortness of breath.
Salmonella
Rodents contaminate surfaces and food with Salmonella bacteria through their droppings. Causes food poisoning with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Especially dangerous for children and elderly.
Leptospirosis
Bacterial infection spread through contact with rodent urine. Can cause kidney failure, liver damage, meningitis, and respiratory distress. Contracted through cuts in the skin or mucous membranes.
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCMV)
A viral infection transmitted through exposure to mouse droppings, urine, or nesting materials. Can cause neurological disease including meningitis and encephalitis. Especially dangerous for pregnant women.

Raccoons

Raccoon feces are especially dangerous and require professional handling.

Baylisascaris (Raccoon Roundworm)
Parasitic eggs found in raccoon feces that can survive in soil and attic materials for years. If inhaled or ingested, larvae migrate through the body and can cause severe brain damage, blindness, and organ damage. Especially dangerous for children.
Rabies
Raccoons are one of the top carriers of rabies in the United States. Rabies is fatal if untreated. Even without direct contact, virus particles can be present in raccoon saliva and waste in your attic.
Leptospirosis
Spread through raccoon urine. The bacteria can contaminate insulation and surfaces and remain infectious for weeks. Causes kidney and liver damage in humans.
Giardia
A parasitic infection found in raccoon feces. Causes severe gastrointestinal distress including diarrhea, nausea, and dehydration. Easily spread through contaminated environments.

Bats

Bat guano is one of the most hazardous biological materials found in residential attics.

Histoplasmosis
Caused by inhaling the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum that grows in bat guano. Spores become airborne and enter your HVAC system. Can cause flu-like symptoms, chronic lung disease, and pneumonia. Can be fatal in immunocompromised individuals.
Rabies
Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in the U.S. Even a tiny, unnoticed scratch from a bat can transmit the virus. Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear. Any bat exposure requires immediate medical evaluation.
Bat Bugs (Parasites)
Similar to bed bugs, bat bugs live on bats and in their roosting areas. When bats are removed, these parasites migrate into living spaces looking for new hosts — your family. They cause itchy bites and infest bedding and furniture.

Squirrels

Squirrels cause significant property damage in addition to health risks.

Leptospirosis
Squirrel urine carries Leptospira bacteria that contaminate insulation and attic surfaces. Causes flu-like symptoms progressing to kidney failure and liver damage in severe cases.
Salmonella
Squirrel droppings carry Salmonella bacteria that can contaminate your home environment. Causes gastrointestinal illness especially dangerous for young children and elderly family members.
Ticks, Fleas & Mites
Squirrels carry ticks (which can transmit Lyme disease), fleas, and mites into your attic. When squirrels are removed, these parasites seek new hosts inside your home.
Electrical Fire Hazard
While not a disease, squirrels chew through electrical wiring — creating a very real fire hazard. Damaged wiring hidden in attic insulation is one of the most dangerous consequences of a squirrel infestation.

Birds

Bird droppings and nesting materials create respiratory hazards in enclosed attic spaces.

Histoplasmosis
Like bat guano, bird droppings grow the Histoplasma fungus. When disturbed, spores become airborne and cause lung infection. Accumulations in attics are especially dangerous in enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces.
Cryptococcosis
A fungal infection found in pigeon and starling droppings. Can cause pneumonia and meningitis. Immunocompromised individuals are at highest risk but healthy people can also be affected.
Psittacosis (Parrot Fever)
A bacterial infection transmitted by inhaling dust from dried bird droppings. Causes fever, headache, dry cough, and pneumonia. Can be serious if untreated.
Bird Mites
Tiny parasites that live on birds and in nesting material. When birds leave or die, mites migrate into living spaces through vents and cracks, causing itchy bites on humans.

Real photos from KC-area attics

This is what we find — and what we fix

These are real images from attic restorations we've performed in the Kansas City metro. This is what's hiding above your ceiling.

Mouse burrow near HVAC air supply in attic Kansas City

Mouse burrow next to HVAC air supply — contamination enters your ductwork and circulates throughout your home
Heavy mouse droppings underneath attic insulation during restoration

Heavy droppings discovered underneath insulation during restoration — invisible from the surface but a serious health hazard
Mice droppings in attic underneath insulation

Mice droppings throughout the attic floor — contamination this severe requires complete insulation removal and sanitization
Foundation gap mouse entry point into home

Foundation gap — the entry point that started it all. We seal every one of these during restoration to prevent re-infestation

Our 6-step restoration process

How we restore your attic — completely

This isn't a surface cleaning. It's a full restoration — removing every trace of contamination and replacing what was destroyed. Here's exactly what we do.

Step 1

DSV disinfectant treatment

Before anything is touched, we spray the entire attic with Nisus DSV™ — a hospital-grade disinfectant, sanitizer, and virucide that kills hantavirus, E. Coli, bacteria, fungi, and viruses on contact. This makes it safe for our team to begin work.

Step 2

Complete insulation removal

We remove every piece of contaminated insulation — all of it. Feces, urine, nesting material, and the insulation itself are vacuumed out using commercial-grade equipment. Nothing contaminated stays behind.

Step 3

Second DSV treatment & inspection

With the attic stripped bare, we spray DSV again for complete sanitization. Then we inspect every inch — checking for chewed wiring, structural damage, compromised trusses, and every entry/exit point rodents used to get in.

Step 4

Deodorization with Bac-Azap®

We apply Bac-Azap® Odor Encapsulation Technology — a triple-action treatment that replaces odors, encapsulates odor molecules, and deploys microbes that consume the organic matter causing the smell. Your attic comes back odor-free.

Step 5

Air sealing & ventilation

With the attic completely cleared, this is the perfect time to air seal — closing gaps that leak conditioned air and waste energy. We also install proper baffles to ensure correct airflow and prevent moisture buildup that leads to mold.

Step 6

TAP® Pest Control Insulation installed

We blow in TAP® Pest Control Insulation to R38 value — an Energy Star® rated product that does triple duty: thermal insulation to lower your energy bills, acoustic insulation to reduce noise, and built-in pest control that kills common household insects on contact. Your attic comes back better than it was before the infestation.

Why we use TAP® insulation

Your attic comes back better than before

We don't just replace what was lost — we upgrade it. TAP® Pest Control Insulation is the only insulation that protects your home three ways.

Thermal protection

R38 insulation value reduces heat transfer, keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Lower energy bills year-round.

Acoustic insulation

Significantly reduces outside noise penetrating through your roof and attic. A quieter, more comfortable home.

Built-in pest control

TAP® insulation kills common household insects like ants, cockroaches, silverfish, and more on contact. Permanent pest protection built right into your attic.

What's included

Our attic restoration services


Wildlife removal and trapping

Entry point sealing, vent replacement, and minor roof repairs

Complete removal of all contaminated insulation

Vacuuming of all rodent droppings and debris

DSV™ disinfectant and sanitization treatment (2x application)

Bac-Azap® deodorization treatment

Electrical and structural damage inspection

Air sealing and proper baffle ventilation

R38 TAP® Pest Control Insulation (Energy Star® rated)

What our customers say

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"Roberto was able to find the source of our mouse issue within 30 minutes, one that has evaded several other companies over the last decade! Midway was prompt, efficient and professional!"

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"The service we received from Midway was truly outstanding! They were efficient and kept a close eye on our situation. Luis was so kind and available whenever we needed help."

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"Have really been pleased with the quality of pest control they provide. Want to specifically call out Roberto who has been working with us on a bat problem. Very informed and detailed."

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my attic needs restoration?

Common signs include high energy bills, difficulty keeping your home at a consistent temperature, musty or foul odors coming from vents, or a known history of wildlife in your attic. If mice, rats, raccoons, bats, or squirrels have been in your attic, the insulation is likely contaminated even if you can't see it from the surface.

Is contaminated insulation really a health hazard?

Yes. Rodent and bat feces contain pathogens including hantavirus, histoplasmosis spores, and bacteria that become airborne. These particles circulate through your HVAC system into every room. This is a documented health risk, especially for children, elderly family members, and anyone with respiratory conditions.

What is TAP® Pest Control Insulation?

TAP® is an Energy Star® rated insulation that provides thermal insulation (R38 value), acoustic insulation (noise reduction), and built-in pest control that kills common household insects like ants, cockroaches, and silverfish on contact. It's the only insulation that protects your home three ways.

What is DSV™ treatment?

Nisus DSV™ is a hospital-grade disinfectant, sanitizer, and virucide. It kills hantavirus, E. Coli, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and small flies. We apply it before and after insulation removal for complete sanitization of your attic space.

Do you also remove the animals, or just clean up after them?

We do both. Our attic restoration service includes wildlife removal and trapping, entry point sealing, and complete restoration. We handle the entire problem from start to finish — you don't need to hire multiple companies.

How long does attic restoration take?

Most attic restorations are completed in 1-3 days depending on the size of the attic and extent of contamination. Our insulation specialist will walk you through the timeline during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Will this lower my energy bills?

Yes. Contaminated, compacted insulation loses its ability to regulate temperature. Replacing it with R38 TAP® insulation combined with proper air sealing typically results in noticeable improvement in energy efficiency and lower utility bills.

Your attic is either protecting your family or poisoning it

If wildlife has been in your attic, the contamination is there whether you can see it or not. Let our team inspect, restore, and upgrade your attic — so you can stop worrying and start breathing clean air again.

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