Residential FAQ
Our residential FAQ answers common questions about our dog poop scooping service, including scheduling, pricing, yard access, and what to expect on each visit.
Generally no. It takes up to a year for dog feces to decompose. In the meantime, it causes brown spots in the yard, is mowed over (causing spreading and inhalation of the fecal matter), and attracts rodents. Dog feces is a favorite snack of mice, rats and other rodents. If they are in your yard snacking, they are likely in your home snacking as well.
Yes. Your pets and family members that spend time in the yard engaging in outdoor activities are at the greatest risk. Dog poop is the most common carrier of roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms – known gastrointestinal parasites that shed eggs in dog feces. Activities such as gardening, walking barefoot in the yard, or playing sports increase the risk of encountering those parasitic eggs and subsequent larvae. These parasites can also be tracked into the house by pets and shoes affecting occupants of the home.
Yes. When pet waste is washed into creeks, streams, rivers or the bay, the waste decays, using up oxygen. Low oxygen levels combined with warm temperatures can kill fish. Pet waste also contains properties that facilitates accelerated weed and algae growth. Perhaps most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which makes water unsafe for drinking.
It is the responsibility of every pet owner to make sure their pets’ waste is picked up. Before picking up the waste, we recommend wearing protective gear (gloves at a minimum) to ensure your safety. When disposing of the waste, Sir Scoop Master makes the following recommendations:
You can flush pet waste down the toilet so that it goes to a sewage treatment plant. However, before you do, remove it from the waste bag and make sure you are wearing gloves to prevent transmitting diseases.
You can also put pet waste in the trash. However, check to make sure that this method of disposal is in accordance with local laws and regulations. If you choose to put pet waste in the trash, be sure to use bags specifically designed for pet waste, double bag the waste, and make sure the bags are properly sealed to prevent spillage.
Use a poop-scooping service that will professionally remove the waste and disinfect your yard minimizing the risk of remnants left behind, promoting a safe environment for you and your pets.
On average, your furry friend poops twice a day which equates to approximately 1/2 their body weight in poop every week. To put this in perspective, a 10 lb Chihuahua generates 260 pounds of poop a year – what a mess!
Community FAQ
Our community FAQ answers common questions about keeping shared spaces clean, including our dog waste pickup schedules, responsibilities, and tips for maintaining a sanitary environment.
There are many ways homeowners associations and community members can address pet waste in their community.
Pet waste stations, for example, are a great start. The type, number and placement of the waste stations are just a few things to consider before implementing. Increasing awareness via an outreach program is effective. A simple way to do this is to have a community pet appreciation event. Pet owners can attend, mingle and listen to a short presentation on the impacts of dog waste in the community.
Finally, dog parks in the community will promote neighborhood pride and tends to help contain the majority of dog feces to a more localized area. We suggest contacting your local pet waste management company to help you implement these and many more ideas to help you maintain a safe and healthy community.
In short… yes, and a whole lot more! Mice and rats in particular are especially attracted to dog feces as a food source. Their presence alone is a cause for concern, but that’s not all. Rats can bring disease and a heavy price tag along with them. The number of diseases that these rodents carry is astronomical, and that doesn’t even include the diseases the ticks they carry are harboring. If there is unattended pet waste in your community, there is a good likelihood that these critters are there too.
They are most problematic in the winter when they are trying to find a nice warm, dry place to nest. Unfortunately, this usually means your home, under the hood of your car, and even in the grill on your patio or deck. Rats and mice and chew through wood, metal, and much more, which means they can easily gain entry to your home causing significant damage in the process. Don’t forget about that nice classic or sports car you have sitting in the garage. If they make their way to making a nest under the hood, they can completely destroy the electronic system in your vehicle by chewing all the wires. To put it mildly, rodents are a problem!
The reason is simple – most people don’t realize the impact they are having on their own community by not picking up the waste. Most people today have longer commutes and work longer hours, which means there is less time to take care of things such as picking up after their dog. However, once they are told that there are over 65 communicable diseases associated with dog waste, and that it contributes to approximately 1/3 of water contamination, they are more apt to keep their community clean. Education is the key.
Great question! To learn about pet waste stations and how to choose the right ones for your community, contact us at (585) 555-5555 or info@sirscoopmaster.com.
Dogs vary greatly in size and diet, so it is difficult to say exactly. However, it is estimated that the average dog produces 1.5 lbs of waste each day, and 548 lbs of waste each year! Approximately 37% of households have at least one dog, which means a community consisting of 200 homes would have at least 74 dogs producing 40,552 pounds of dog waste each year. Now that is a ton of poop… Wait – that’s actually that’s over 20 ton