Do you catch strange sounds in your attic? Maybe fluttering at night or small feces in corners you didn't expect?
If you’re dealing with bats inside your home, you’re not alone, and ignoring this problem can quickly spiral into serious issues. Bats are fascinating creatures, but when they choose your house to roost, things get complicated fast.
You might think, "It's just a few bats, how bad could it be?" The truth is, bats in the house can do more than make you shudder. They bring health issues, damage building materials, and leave pungent, lingering smells. Worse, the earlier you don't do anything, the bigger they become and nest, making them harder to remove and expensive.".
Most homeowners have a hard time getting rid of bats securely without harming the animals or risking their health. Effective Bat Control requires skill, patience, and professional care. This is why you need to know the optimum way of handling this situation before it gets out of hand.
Bats may be small, but having them within your home can cause a variety of serious problems. To begin with, health is the concern. Bat droppings, otherwise known as the more glamorous name guano, tend to grow rapidly within attics or wall gaps. Once they harden and dry, they release tiny fungal spores into the air that can cause histoplasmosis, a lung disease that is potentially extremely serious, though more so in children, older individuals, or anyone with breathing problems.
Not only health risks, but even physically, the bats can damage the house. Their feces have an acidic quality and will rot insulation, wood, and wires if not checked. They are even carriers of parasites such as ticks and fleas, and they can infest your family members and pets. Their continuous fluttering and rustling can disrupt peace and lower the property value of the house.
And they like to come in under very small cracks or holes, generally even smaller than a quarter. As they are such small holes, you won't even realize the way they are getting in when they are infested. When they roost, they come back year after year unless they are excluded.
You may feel the urge to get a spray or purchase a bat repellent device in hopes that you are able to deter them immediately. However, here is the catch: bats are intelligent and resourceful. Most do-it-yourself repellents will only frustrate them for a moment or two. Some "home remedies" can trap bats within your home or injure them, thus creating more issues and legal liabilities, as bats are a protected animal in most areas.
Dangerous DIY efforts could have the bats in the walls or more inaccessible locations. They are then difficult to get rid of and may drive them further into the structure of your home. And don't even get started with further exposure to bat droppings and illnesses!
Don't waste time and risk damage; the best solution is professional bat removal services carried out by humane exclusion procedures with complete bat proofing of your house. They know how bats behave and use special equipment to seal your house properly.
Successful bat control is more than mere exclusion of bats, but prevention of future re-infestation. This multi-phase technique involves:
Meticulous Inspection: Our experts diligently inspect your whole house to determine every likely location where a bat could potentially get inside. We inspect roof venting, soffit surfaces, chimneys, attic entries, and loose siding. No crevice is too small.
Secure Raccoon Removal: Professionals employ one-way raccoon excluders that allow the raccoons to exit but not re-enter. They do not lay traps or employ poison that is likely to injure raccoons or cause other issues.
Complete Cleanup: Removal of the guano and disinfection of the infected area reduces odors and health risk.
Long-Term Exclusion of Bats: Covering all of the potential entry points with permanent materials serves to keep the bats excluded permanently. This involves plugging gaps, attaching screens, and covering weak areas.
Follow-Up Monitoring: In most cases, professionals schedule follow-up inspections to check on your home after treatment to prevent re-entry by the bats.
This combined approach defends your house, loved ones, and neighborhood bats.
Before calling in the professionals, a few things can deter bats from making your home more attractive. Here are a few things you might consider doing:
Seal and plug small holes or cracks
Begin by inspecting around your roof, vents, and eaves for small holes. Bats are tiny and may fit into holes of half an inch in diameter. Cover them temporarily with caulk or steel wool. Take note, though, that this may only provide a short-term solution before the professionals execute a whole bat proofing of your home.
Turn off or dim yard lights
Light will attract insects, and insects will attract bats. Switch off or reduce outdoor lights near possible points of entry when nightfall is near. This one change can potentially make your home less attractive to bats.
Clear Out and Ventilate Attics and Basements
Bats like dark, secluded areas of the house where they have an opportunity to hide. Cleaning up debris in your attic or basement and adding ventilation reduces the chances of bats roosting.
Observe for evidence of bat activity
Bat droppings or nighttime fluttering are definite indicators of having bats, and they require the assistance of a pro.
Don't Handle Bats Yourself
These are animals that have the capability of spreading disease and may bite if they are cornered. Do not try to do it yourself. Instead, let qualified bat removal experts eliminate them and secure your house firmly to provide round-the-clock security.
At MN Pest Elimination, we approach every bat issue seriously, thinking carefully and utilizing expertise. We understand exactly how important your house is to you and just how infuriating wildlife penetrations are. Our pros have decades of collective experience and tried-and-true approaches that are built around securely yours and the bats'.
That is why we're unique
Local Expertise: We know local-native bat patterns, and accordingly, our methods are customized to your circumstances.
Humane Approach: We never slaughter using lethal toxins or outlawed techniques. We choose humane exclusion instead.
Full Services: From removal and inspection to cleaning and sealing, we have it all covered.
Bird Control Services: We can also handle pigeon issues so that the property can be healthy and sanitary. You can learn more about the service here.
By choosing us, you're getting peace of mind backed by quality care.
Procrastination is not good. If you have some indications of the presence of bats or are sure they are roosting within the walls of a house, don’t wait. The more days pass, the more time they have to roost and destroy the property.
Our experienced technical experts at MN Pest Elimination are standing by to give prompt and complete Bat Control. We'll ensure your home is pest-free and have you breathe easily once more before we depart! Do it now!
Call MN Pest Elimination for high-quality bat control and commercial and residential bat proofing of property. Ensure the protection of loved ones and property, and peace of mind with proven area professionals. Call us now and bid farewell to bats once and for all!
