Removal and replacement of attic insulation including sealing penetrations from below assuming you already have the standard vapor barrier on top of the topfloor ceiling drywall should run in the 1 2 sf range in a normally accessible attic if low headroom less than 5 feet or so down the middle or low headroom flat roof then closer to 3 sf.
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All of the dust and debris can be suctioned up safely and efficiently and collected in a large volume filter bag which is specifically designed to collect the insulation material.
Spray foam and blown in insulation are more specialized and tend to give better results.
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The small droppings of rats mice squirrels and bats can be vacuumed up if they are not present in too high a quantity.
Be sure to use a good filter vacuum.
Enter the attic and wearing a hepa filter mask use a spray bottle or similar to douse the insulation surface and any objects where mouse droppings are present.
If not doing insulation replacement then at least remove them by hand with gloves.
Inspect your attic for tunnelling especially if your house has blown in insulation.
If insulation has been contaminated by rat droppings or urine the only cleanup option may be to remove the contaminated areas and properly dispose of it.
Once the removal and initial cleaning phase completes you then must thoroughly sanitize any areas that were contaminated by rodent droppings in the attic.
It s best to leave your attic insulation repair and replacement to the professionals.
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Mice are fearful so if they can hide their whereabouts they will do so especially when they hear you coming.