Bats are fascinating creatures, but they can become unwelcome guests in your home. While they may seem harmless, bat droppings (guano) can contaminate your living space with harmful diseases like histoplasmosis.
Here’s what to do if you suspect you have a bat problem:
Confirm the Presence of Bats: Look for signs like:
Guano: Small, dark pellets found in attics, chimneys, or under eaves.
Scratching Sounds: Hear noises coming from your walls or attic, especially at dusk and dawn.
Bat Sightings: Observe bats flying around your home, especially near dusk or dawn.
Seal Entry Points:
Inspect your home: Carefully examine your roof, soffits, chimneys, and any other potential entry points for small openings.
Seal off access: Use steel wool, caulk, or specialized bat exclusion materials to seal up any gaps.
Time Your Exclusion:
Never seal bats inside: This is cruel and can cause them to die within your walls.
Exclude bats when they are out foraging: Ideally, this should be done in the late summer or early fall when young bats have fledged.
Contact a Professional:
Bat removal can be tricky: It’s often best to contact a professional wildlife removal company with experience in humane bat exclusion.
Local experts: Contact Darling Wildlife Services today if you are having bats living in your home. We can help remove them safely and professional keep the bats from returning to your home.
