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How long does it take for a rat to decompose?
There's one dead under the floorboards and it stinks really rancid and I dont want to rip up the floorboards? We've used air freshener and Nil odour and all sorts but that smell of death is truly horrible.. please help?
3 Answers
- DIY DocLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The odor should dissipate within a month, depending on dryness heat, moisture, etc.
Mine never smell,,, in my freezer,,, smiles.
Rev. Steven
BTW to anyone having this problem,,, on a serious note,,, DO NOT USE POISONS!!! The critters aren't gonna hang around in view anyway, and will die, but not at our convenience.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I think we had a dead rat somewhere in the house-we could not find the exact source but we had an AWFUL smell for weeks. probably 3 to 4 weeks. just wait it out..thank goodness it does go away.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
quite awhile, depending on the contions. If it's outside, exposed to rain, and it's warm, it'll be done in 2 weeks. If it's cold it takes longer. If it's dry it takes longer.
