Hantavirus Assessment & Cleanup Services
CDC-protocol remediation for residential, commercial, federal, and tribal structures across New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Navajo Nation tribal lands.
Do not sweep, vacuum, or disturb rodent droppings or nesting material without proper decontamination first. Sin Nombre virus — the hantavirus strain endemic to the Four Corners region — is transmitted by inhaling aerosolized particles released when dry material is disturbed. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome has an approximate 38% case fatality rate. There is no vaccine. Call a trained specialist before entering a contaminated structure.
Proven Track Record
Named projects. Real numbers. Zero incidents.
DEKON's CDC-Compliant Cleanup Sequence
- Pre-entry ventilation. All doors and windows open for minimum 30 minutes. Personnel remain outside upwind. No entry until visible airflow confirmed.
- Don full PPE outside the structure. Full-face APR with P100 cartridges, Tyvek coveralls, double-layer nitrile gloves, rubber overboots. Buddy verification of all seals before entry.
- Wet-down with EPA-registered disinfectant. Saturate all droppings, nesting material, and contaminated surfaces. Minimum 5-minute contact time. No dry sweeping. No dry vacuuming. Ever.
- Remove saturated material. Paper towels or disposable tools only. All material goes directly into 6-mil polyethylene biohazard bags. Double-bag every bag. Label with project number and date.
- Final surface disinfection. Reapply disinfectant to all previously contaminated and accessible surfaces. Mop floors with disinfectant — mop heads disposed as contaminated waste.
- HEPA vacuum. Only after wet decontamination is complete. Captures residual debris from cracks and crevices. HEPA filter disposed as contaminated waste at end of project.
- Doff PPE and decontaminate personnel. Doffing sequence in warm zone. Disposable PPE into biohazard bag. All personnel wash hands, face, and exposed skin immediately.
- Waste manifesting and disposal. Sealed biohazard bags transported to NM-permitted biological waste treatment facility. Chain-of-custody manifest generated for every shipment. Copies provided to client.
Who provides hantavirus assessment and cleanup services in the Four Corners region?
DEKON Environmental Services LLC provides hantavirus assessment, rodent activity surveys, and CDC-protocol cleanup across the Four Corners region including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Navajo Nation tribal lands. DEKON is headquartered in Farmington, NM and holds NM Contractor License #417265, EPA ID NMR00032243, DOT #4411852, and federal SAM.gov registration (UEI NARD6L7LPW3, CAGE 1A8J1). The company has performed hantavirus cleanup on USDA federal structures, residential homes, and commercial facilities — and has documented past performance on the Navajo Nation and other tribal lands.
What does DEKON's hantavirus service include?
DEKON's hantavirus service covers the full project lifecycle — site assessment and rodent activity survey, scope-of-work development, CDC-protocol remediation (wet decontamination, HEPA vacuuming, surface disinfection), biological waste transport and disposal with chain-of-custody manifests, and a final technical report. DEKON crews are HAZWOPER 40-hour certified, trained in CDC hantavirus cleanup procedures, and equipped with PAPR respirators, Tyvek coveralls, HEPA-filtered negative air machines, and Graco airless disinfectant sprayers.
How dangerous is hantavirus and why does cleanup require a specialist?
Sin Nombre virus — the hantavirus strain endemic to New Mexico and the Four Corners — is carried by the deer mouse and transmitted through inhalation of aerosolized particles from contaminated droppings, urine, or nesting material. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome has an approximate 38% case fatality rate. There is no vaccine and no specific antiviral treatment. Improper cleanup — sweeping dry, vacuuming without HEPA filtration, or disturbing material before wet decontamination — creates lethal inhalation exposure. CDC-trained specialists using wet methods, negative air pressure, and full respiratory protection are required.
Has DEKON performed hantavirus cleanup on federal structures?
Yes. DEKON performed hantavirus cleanup on federal structures under a USDA Forest Service contract involving a 940 square foot 1923 adobe structure eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and an adjacent 442 square foot pumphouse. The scope included complete rodent dropping removal, attic cleanup via confined-space entry with PAPR respiratory protection, full surface disinfection of all accessible areas including cabinet interiors and a historic stove, biological waste manifesting and disposal, and delivery of a technical report to the USDA Contracting Officer's Representative. DEKON submitted a 17-section site-specific Health and Safety Plan as required by the solicitation. Specific site identifiers withheld for client privacy — full project record available to qualified prospects on request.
Has DEKON performed hantavirus cleanup on residential structures?
Yes. DEKON performed a full hantavirus cleanup at a private residential structure in the Four Corners region in October 2025. The three-day project included complete attic insulation removal, crawlspace cleaning, and full disinfection of main living areas. A four-person HAZWOPER-certified crew worked 121 total hours under negative air pressure maintained continuously by a HEPA-filtered negative air machine. All contaminated material was double-bagged in 94 six-mil polyethylene bags and transported for regulated disposal. The project was completed on schedule with zero health or safety incidents. Client and address withheld for privacy — full project record available to qualified prospects on request.
Does DEKON handle attic and crawlspace hantavirus cleanup?
Yes. Attics and crawlspaces are among the highest hantavirus exposure environments. DEKON uses mechanical ventilation with high-volume blower fans of at least 1,000 CFM before and during attic entry, powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) with P100 HEPA cartridges for enclosed-space work, confined space entry permits when required, and wet-decontamination-first before any material is touched. DEKON has performed attic cleanup on residential structures and on federal historic structures with small access openings requiring specialized entry protocols.
Can DEKON work on historic or sensitive structures?
Yes. DEKON has performed hantavirus cleanup on structures listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. One USDA Forest Service project required strict minimum-disturbance methods to protect original adobe walls, ceiling boards, and trim. DEKON used wet-only methods, extension sprayers to pre-treat before entry, and coordinated all potential structural access with the USDA Contracting Officer's Representative before proceeding. DEKON's project HASP explicitly addressed historic preservation requirements under NPS preservation standards.
Is DEKON qualified for hantavirus work on tribal lands?
Yes. DEKON is registered with the Navajo Nation Office of the Navajo Tax Commission for both Business Activity Tax and Sales Tax, holds an active contract under Navajo Nation DBMHS, and is SAM.gov registered (UEI NARD6L7LPW3, CAGE 1A8J1) for federal and tribal contracting. The company has performed work on tribal lands across the Four Corners region and understands tribal contracting requirements, preference compliance, and Navajo Nation procurement procedures.
How does DEKON dispose of hantavirus-contaminated biological waste?
All material removed during hantavirus cleanup is managed as regulated biological waste under NMED regulations and federal DOT standards. DEKON double-bags all contaminated material in 6-mil polyethylene biohazard bags, stages sealed bags in secondary containment, and transports waste to the closest permitted biological waste disposal facility, including Waste Management. A waste manifest documenting the chain of custody from generation through final disposal is generated for every shipment. Copies are provided to the client or COR as required.
How quickly can DEKON respond to a hantavirus emergency?
DEKON guarantees a callback within one hour, on-site assessment within four hours, and a written quote within twenty-four hours of the site visit for projects in the Four Corners service area. The company maintains HAZWOPER 40-hour certified crews and pre-staged equipment for rapid deployment. Call 505-543-8083 or email info@dekonenv.com — 24 hours a day.
DEKON's Commitment on Every Hantavirus Job
- Full CDC protocol — no shortcuts. Wet decontamination before any material is touched. Every time.
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certified crew with current medical clearance and fit-tested respirators on every job.
- Written HASP before mobilization. Site-specific health and safety plan reviewed and approved by Dan Kelley.
- Chain-of-custody waste manifests for all biological waste — from generation through final disposal.
- Technical report delivered documenting procedures, findings, disinfectants used, and final site conditions.
- 1-hour callback · 4-hour on-site · 24-hour written quote. Owner answers the phone.
Hantavirus Cleanup in the Four Corners
Federal, tribal, commercial, and residential. Owner-led. CDC-compliant. Zero incidents.
505-543-8083 info@dekonenv.com