Bats are small, furry creatures that are typically found in caves, trees, or under bridges. However, bats are known to take up residence in warm areas that keep them away from predators, which may include the attic of your home or commercial building. While generally nocturnal, if bats somehow manage to penetrate and roost on your property, their presence can create distracting disturbances that can affect both your sleep and productivity.
A bat infestation is more common than you may believe. That’s because bats are more inclined to enter small spaces as they can squeeze through openings as tiny as a quarter of an inch. These miniature openings may include:
A key indicator that a bat is in your home or business is the sound of fluttering noises or high-pitch clicks coming from the walls or ceilings.
Bats can pose a danger to your health with the diseases they carry. Rabies and histoplasmosis are common diseases from bats that can be avoided by refraining from direct contact. If a bat feels threatened, they may bite you and transmit the disease. Other health threats to humans and pets stem from fungus and ectoparasites created by toxic bat guano and urine.
Many home and business owners with clear signs of a bat infestation often try DIY methods to maintain control over their bat infestation. Such methods include:
While such methods may provide temporary relief from invasive bats, the only permanent solution is professional bat removal and exclusion.
The animal control experts at Critter Control® Lake County use a safe and effective CritterSafe® method to humanely and efficiently remove invasive wildlife such as bats. This four-step process includes inspection, removal, restoration, and exclusion by sealing entry points and installing one-way exit doors to ensure that bats cannot return.