Bat Removal in Salt Lake City

Did you find piles of droppings? Are bats flying out of your attic nightly?

Whether a maternity colony is roosting in your attic during the summer or bats have flown into to escape cold weather, Critter Control has been the trusted choice for professional bat removal for over 40 years.

Signs of a Bat Problem in Salt Lake City

• Guano. Otherwise known as bat droppings, guano will collect on your deck, windowsills, or attic floor.
• Bat noises: You’ll hear bats chirping and squeaking and scratching or rustling sounds at night or in the early morning
• Stains. Bat fur is greasy, and any small areas they’re using to enter your home will become stained, appearing black and shiny.
• Strange odors. Like many wildlife pests, bats stink, and the larger the infestation, the worse the smell. You’ll smell an ammonia-like odor from their urine.

When Can You Bat Removal in Utah?

Bats typically give birth in North Utah in May-July so homeowners will start noticing bat infestations in early April. You will see bats flying out of an attic or from roof overhangs at twilight in late spring and summer. These colony roosts are frequently near areas prone to insect swarms such as fields, ponds, or neighborhoods.

If you need bat removal we can start at any time. If bats with pups are in your attic, we can add netting to protect your attic and identify entry points. Once the juveniles can fly, we can safely complete the bat removal and exclusion process.

Bat Problems in Your Attic

One of the biggest bat problems is the collection of bat droppings, also called guano. Bat guano can introduce health risks to you and your family and damage your attic.

Guano provides a hospitable environment for the fungal spores that cause Histoplasmosis, a respiratory ailment, to grow. When droppings accrue, the spores become airborne and can be breathed in by residents. During bat removal, the Critter Control experts wear respirators to protect themselves.

Bat guano collects under the roost location. The longer a infestation the larger the pile of bat droppings. They can contaminate your insulation and weaken your ceiling.

In rare cases, a bat can find itself in the living space of your home. It is exceedingly rare for bats to bite you, but it can be difficult to find a bat bite spot. Additionally, bats are known carriers of rabies. If someone has been in the same room with a bat, seeking medical attention or contacting the local health department is prudent.

Problems with Bats in Walls

In addition to creating noise, a bat in house walls may become stuck. This is especially common for young bats, which have not yet mastered flying. If left alone, trapped bats often starve and die in wall voids, attracting rodents, cockroaches, and other pests with the smell of decay.

How We Get Rid of Bats in North Utah

Bat Exclusions in Salt Lake City

Not only is bat exclusion the most effective way to get rid of bats from roosting in your attic, but it is also the most humane and ethical bat control near you.

Exclusion tubes are a one-way exit, allowing bats in the chimney to leave but not to return. The process typically takes three to seven days to ensure all bats are out. After a final attic inspection, we remove the valve and seal the final exit point.

Once bats are gone, the professionals at Critter Control will remove any feces and apply sanitization agents to decontaminate the area. In extreme cases, we off full attic restorations and reinstall attic insulation.

Critter Control offers professional bat removal across the country. Where you live will determine when bat removal is possible. In colder climates, you cannot remove or disturb bats during hibernation. During the summer, you can evict bats once the pups can fly on their own.

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