Bats

Although bats are not protected on a Federal level, they are considered to be beneficial to our ecosystem and should be treated humanely. Each state has its own regulations and special permits are required for professionals carrying out bat control.

Bats are known to carry a few diseases that may affect humans, like rabies and Histoplasmosis. Although cases of rabies are rare, it is important to know how to get rid of bats safely.

Expert Wildlife Removal Specialist offers expert bat removal services for all homes & businesses, carried out by licensed professionals.

How to Get Rid of Bats
Homeowners may find bats living on the external side of their home, under the eaves. In some cases, bats may gain access to the interior of your property via small openings in the arches and inhabit a loft space.

Homes with a wood shake, terracotta or slate roof are often at greater risk as these types of roofs can offer numerous openings, which present the possibility of gaining entry.

Bats found inside or around your home could become very inconvenient to homeowners for a number of reasons:
  • Bat droppings (guano) - a bat’s feces can carry a fungus known to cause Histoplasmosis and Cryptocacaous. You should avoid contact with the guano and do not inhale the air around it. Bats are also associated with rabies, although these cases are rare.
  • Bat odor - bat urine emits a very strong and offensive odor, which could linger inside your home.
  • Stains - bats can leave visible grease marks around the area they are inhabiting.
  • Bat bugs - a bat roost can harbor other parasites such as the bat bug. Bat bugs can move into other living quarters of a home, and they can easily be confused with bed bugs. Although parasites may bite, they are unlikely to transmit any diseases.
  • Ill or injured bats - avoid handling an injured bat as they are likely to try to bite you.
Unlike birds, bats rarely do any physical damage to a property as they do not make nests or chew/gnaw materials.

We advise homeowners to get rid of bats humanely and efficiently with the help of a licensed professional. Call us today for further advice on how to get rid of bats or to arrange a FREE pest inspection.

Professional Bat Removal & Control
Expert Wildlife Removal Specialist's programs are designed to relocate bats and not harm them. Our service primarily involves funneling to get bats out of a property or business and / or exclusion to keep them out.

Although homeowners can try to close openings where bats are gaining access, this is often difficult to do, as it can be hard to identify and reach the exact point of access. Homeowners may also not be aware of the importance of timing for bat control.

Any business could potentially be at risk from bats, however it is usually older commercial buildings, in need of some repair, which are at greater risk.

If your business is located near wooded areas or around ponds or water it may also be at risk as it is the insects found in these locations that provide a valuable food source for bats.

Call Expert Wildlife Removal Specialist for further advice on bat removal or to arrange a FREE pest inspection.
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