Bats are the best form of natural pest control, so if you take them out of their environment, the ecosystem will suffer from a significant imbalance. However, no matter how important bats are to their surroundings, they never belong on your property. Since laws surrounding the capture and removal of bats, you must hire a trained professional like the ones at Critter Control®.

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, it is prudent to seek medical attention or contact the local health department.

Signs of Bats in the Attic

Early signs of bat activity can help save you and your family from diseases and hundreds of dollars in damages. Some of the major signs you should look for when looking for bats in your home or on your property include:

• Fluttering or scratching from your walls or ceiling, especially in the early hours of the morning, or right around dusk as this is when they enter and exit
• Significant accumulations of bat guano near the entrances and exits to your attic because bats often relieve themselves just before going into or exiting a building
• If the majority of the noises you hear are at night, it is a good sign that you are dealing with bats and not some other critter since bats are nocturnal

Bat in Attic Removal Near You

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 strategy.

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.

We’ve got over two decades of experience helping the surrounding communities of West Palm Beach with critters in their home. You can trust the expert technicians at Critter Control® to quickly and safely remove any bats from your property, and relocate them to an area where they can flourish and help the environment.

To learn more about the services we can offer you, or to schedule your free consultation, call us today at 561-274-0224.