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by GibsonGuy on September 3rd, 2010

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An animal died in the crawl space under my kitchen. Removed maggot-infested carcass but it stinks awful! Any solutions? (a woodchuck)

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  • by jls on September 3rd, 2010

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    Have you poured bleach on the infected area. That always works when burying a dead animal.

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  • by TonieMoral on September 3rd, 2010

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    put it in the oven at 350 for 1/2 hour with a little lemon juice.


    ....throw it out of course! and lysol the shit out of the crawl space! Also hit it with Raid to kill the bugs.

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  • by level headed on September 3rd, 2010

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    You could wipe it out with a 10% clorox solution, but the smell will go away in time as it does for a dead mouse.

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  • by iggypuck on September 3rd, 2010

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    Dear woodchuck,

    Keep the entrance to the crawlspace open and run a fan under there.

    (a human)

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  • by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on September 3rd, 2010

    bagicide stayed 10 months too long

    You've got some good suggestions below. I'm thinking I might try the cure-all skunk remedy too. A vet came up with the remedy and it works pretty well with a skunked dog. I'm thinking you've got some of the same elements in your situation, and it might help there too.

    The remedy is: one pint bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Take the cap off and add a teaspoon of baking soda (for deoderant properties) and a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid (to cut grease). In dogs the idea is that the dishwashing liquid cuts the oils in the skunk spray and in the animal's coat, and the hydrogen peroxide then drives the baking soda deep into the hair shafts and skin. In your case, I'm thinking that the dishwashing liquid might cut the decayed fats from the animal carcass, and the hydrogen peroxide drives the baking soda into the concrete. It might take a few bottles, and running a fan to change the air, but I suspect it might help. I think I'd hose off the concrete afterwards too, if possible. Make sure you close off whatever hole or broken vent that let the animal in.

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