Bats are found in nearly every geographic region in Florida and are plentiful in South Florida. Favorite environments include tropical forests, woodlands, open fields, and both suburban and urban communities. Bats most commonly roost in unoccupied parts of a home, such as attics, eaves, and chimneys. It is rare but not impossible to find a bat in the living areas of your home. Bats do not make holes in homes and instead use existing holes and gaps in vents, roofs, framing, fascia, and siding. It is nearly impossible to spot a bat entry hole from the ground. Bats can squeeze through a hole the diameter of a dime to get into your house.
Signs of a Bat Infestation
One of the most apparent signs of a bat infestation is bat guano, which leaves hard-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, wood, bricks, and other building materials.
Other signs of a bat infestation include:
- The scent of ammonia.
- Seeing a bat.
- Strange noises.
- Greasy rub marks.
Due to the dangers of exposure to guano, it is vital to wear a respirator when in an attic containing bats. Critter Control experts will construct a custom plan to remove the bats and safely seal your home. Our wildlife specialist will use gloves designed to handle animals and ensure the bat is safely released outdoors.
Bat Pest Control from Critter Control
Getting a bat out of your house, business, or other property can be done using various methods, including do-it-yourself (DIY) and professional techniques. Not all DIY attempts will work, but since many homeowners make some bat removal from attic attempts before calling a professional, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each.
It is worth hiring professional bat removal services. Our specialist will use or create a bat valve specifically for your home. Once the bat valve is installed, all other entry points will be sealed, allowing bats to exit only through the valve. The removal process typically takes 3–7 days. Our specialist will perform a final attic inspection before removing the valve. After removing the valve, the final entry point will be sealed, leaving your home bat-free. Remember that many states have regulations preventing bat control during maternity season. Call a Critter Control professional for details in your state. They know the regulations regarding each bat species, ensuring you remain compliant with the laws.
Bat Exclusion
Some bats return to the same roost year after year. Preventative exclusion is best to keep bats from entering your home. Because bats are not gnawers like rodents, they only utilize existing entry points to enter your home.
Another way to exclude bats from your property is to keep outside lights off at night. The lights attract insects, which are a food source for bats. Other ways to avoid attracting insects to your property include:
- Removing manure piles.
- Properly storing pet and livestock feed.
- Properly storing trash in a garbage can.
- Covering compost piles.
- Removing bird feeders.
While you may not want them inside your home, bats are important to the ecosystem. Bats help reduce the insect population and pollinate many flowers and crops we utilize daily. An estimated $1 billion annually can be saved in crop damage due to bats. They disperse seeds, which play a role in replanting trees and plants.
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Bats are found in nearly every geographic region in Florida and are plentiful in South Florida. Favorite environments include tropical forests, woodlands, open fields, and both suburban and urban communities. Bats most commonly roost in unoccupied parts of a home, such as attics, eaves, and chimneys. It is rare but not impossible to find a bat in the living areas of your home. Bats do not make holes in homes and instead use existing holes and gaps in vents, roofs, framing, fascia, and siding. It is nearly impossible to spot a bat entry hole from the ground. Bats can squeeze through a hole the diameter of a dime to get into your house.
Signs of a Bat Infestation
One of the most apparent signs of a bat infestation is bat guano, which leaves hard-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, wood, bricks, and other building materials.
Other signs of a bat infestation include:
- The scent of ammonia.
- Seeing a bat.
- Strange noises.
- Greasy rub marks.
Due to the dangers of exposure to guano, it is vital to wear a respirator when in an attic containing bats. Critter Control experts will construct a custom plan to remove the bats and safely seal your home. Our wildlife specialist will use gloves designed to handle animals and ensure the bat is safely released outdoors.
Bat Pest Control from Critter Control
Getting a bat out of your house, business, or other property can be done using various methods, including do-it-yourself (DIY) and professional techniques. Not all DIY attempts will work, but since many homeowners make some bat removal from attic attempts before calling a professional, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each.
It is worth hiring professional bat removal services. Our specialist will use or create a bat valve specifically for your home. Once the bat valve is installed, all other entry points will be sealed, allowing bats to exit only through the valve. The removal process typically takes 3–7 days. Our specialist will perform a final attic inspection before removing the valve. After removing the valve, the final entry point will be sealed, leaving your home bat-free. Remember that many states have regulations preventing bat control during maternity season. Call a Critter Control professional for details in your state. They know the regulations regarding each bat species, ensuring you remain compliant with the laws.
Bat Exclusion
Some bats return to the same roost year after year. Preventative exclusion is best to keep bats from entering your home. Because bats are not gnawers like rodents, they only utilize existing entry points to enter your home.
Another way to exclude bats from your property is to keep outside lights off at night. The lights attract insects, which are a food source for bats. Other ways to avoid attracting insects to your property include:
- Removing manure piles.
- Properly storing pet and livestock feed.
- Properly storing trash in a garbage can.
- Covering compost piles.
- Removing bird feeders.
While you may not want them inside your home, bats are important to the ecosystem. Bats help reduce the insect population and pollinate many flowers and crops we utilize daily. An estimated $1 billion annually can be saved in crop damage due to bats. They disperse seeds, which play a role in replanting trees and plants.