Bat Removal

What Problems Do Bats Cause?

 Bats cause problems on two fronts: health risks and property damage, both of which can be serious for homeowners and their families and pets. Zoonotic diseases are essentially the number one concern when it comes to being around bats. At their most basic level, zoonotic diseases are bacterial and viral infections that are transmitted to humans by animals. Over 130 different viruses and bacteria have been found to be carried by the average single bat. These winged creatures can be found carrying coronaviruses, Ebola, Marburg, and many other highly deadly diseases. The probability of running into Ebola-ridden bats is very low in the United States, however, there are always possibilities of encountering many deadly diseases in bats. Not only can these diseases be spread through bites, but they can also be encountered if a human makes contact with a bat’s feces.

Structural damage is also a very real concern with bats, as they are not just a health risk. The bat’s favorite place inside of homes is in the attic, and they love to congregate and nest here. As they live in your attic, they will leave their feces, also called guano, everywhere. This guano has the potential to ruin your insulation and create nasty odors and stains all over your attic. This makes it really easy for the diseases found in the bat droppings to be unwittingly carried by humans who have been in the attic for any number of reasons. As you can see, it is imperative to get control of the winged creatures.

Why Are Bats Attracted to My Property?

Bats are unique creatures that require certain conditions to live long, healthy lives. One of the largest requirements for bats that causes them to live in an area is an abundance of food. If you live in an area with a good-sized insect population, it is highly likely that bats are in abundance in your area. Bats also require shelter, and if there are wooded areas near where you live, they certainly will be nesting in there. Finally, having a home or other buildings on a property greatly increases the likelihood of having bats on your property.

When it comes to why bats are attracted to your home, it comes down to one simple factor. Bats love to have shelter, especially when they are preparing to raise their young. Attics provide the perfect place to stay out of cold, nasty weather, and insulation provides excellent nesting material for their young. They will only leave your attic and walls to hunt for insects generally, and they increase their infestation by a lot every year, making them a very serious problem.

How Can I Prevent Bats?

Bats have the ability to squeeze into the most minuscule holes and cracks that are fairly easy to find around people’s homes and buildings. Be sure to check your home’s interior and exterior. Pay special attention to the foundation, the baseboards, walls, the attic, the roof, and your chimney. If any problem areas stand out to you, be sure to seal them up. Oftentimes, an all-weather sealant is an excellent way to patch up the holes or cracks. Some other methods of repair include bolting on sheet metal or replacing rotted wood with good, treated lumber. If you think the problem might be originating with your roof, there are many products sold that are designed specifically for this, such as mesh fencing you can run over your shingles.

Chimneys are a serious entrance point for bats that many homeowners neglect to consider. Most chimneys found in the United States do not have the proper chimney guard that keeps out animals while allowing smoke and heat to disperse. On the market today are a variety of different chimney guards that allow heat and smoke from your fireplace to permeate it, while still keeping out any stray bats, squirrels, and birds. Obvious, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as bats can find their way into the most impenetrable homes.

How Do I Remove Bats?

While bats may be infuriating for homeowners, it is important to understand that bats are actually something nature needs. Bats eat unbelievably huge amounts of insects, and most of the time it is the insects that humans are not fans of, such as mosquitoes and moths. That, in addition to the fact that some bat species are endangered, are important to consider when you are thinking of removing bats. It is imperative that bats are removed in the most humane way possible, so they can be relocated to different areas where they can cut down the harmful insect populations. With better chances of getting bitten or scratched during removal, it is certainly not recommended that homeowners try to remove bats on their own. If you insist on a do-it-yourself approach, be sure to consider installing one-way doors in your attic. These one-way doors allow bats to leave your attic but bar their entrance back inside. It is a pain-free and completely humane way to remove bats from your premises. Due to the legal restrictions and potential for personal harm, it is recommended that homeowners hire a wildlife removal service to remove bats, regardless of which method you want to try.

Why Hire Wildlife Removal Michigan?

There are many reasons you should hire Wildlife Removal Michigan to get bats away from your home permanently. Obviously, the biggest reason you should consider hiring our experts is so that you and your family are not harmed during the removal process. Another important reason has to do with legal issues, as you will prefer to hire a company that is allowed permission to get bats out of your home and property, as there are many strict rules for a variety of the endangered bat species found in Michigan. In addition, the humane removal of animals is important to most homeowners, and this is an area in which Wildlife Removal Michigan professionals shine. One other essential reason you should call our experts is that simply removing the bats does next to nothing. Once the bats have been removed from your property, it is vital that experts look over your house to find any potential problem areas and fix them. If you are a resident of Michigan, consider giving Wildlife Removal Michigan a call, as we have been proud to be a leader of this service for years, and we have the skills and experience to help you get rid of your bat problem once and for all.

What is the Best Way to Remove Bats?

Finding bats in your home may seem like a homeowner’s worst nightmare. That’s because it is. Bats are major vectors of disease; they gather in large numbers and leave a trail of devastation in their wake. Whilst the fear of bats readily subsides, these consequences don’t. That’s why all homeowners should know the best way to remove bats and here is a great source to learn more about bat removal at batremoval.org

The most obvious solution is also the most pragmatic: hire a professional. Wildlife Removal Michigan is a successful and effective solution to a bat infestation. Considering the risk of disease and attack, it’s one we seriously recommend you consider. 

Alternatively, here is a range of potential removal methods for bats. 

Look for entry points

If you’ve located bats in your home, they’re entering the property through a hole somewhere. Finding these holes is the secret to securing your property and ensuring the bats don’t return.

Look for areas on the outside that are stained brown. Over time, bats entering the property will rub their bodies against the side of the house. They’ll leave behind their body oil which gradually builds up. It’s a clear indicator of exit points.

It’s also best to observe bats around dusk. You’ll likely be able to see them emerging from your property. Of course, you can also look for them entering around dawn. It’s generally easier to spot them at dawn than dusk.

Create a repellent

Inside the attic, you’ll want to create a repellant that will force the bats to leave. Bats prefer dark, quiet locations. Therefore, loud noise or a continual light source will often scare them off. Remember, you’re not allowed to kill bats in most jurisdictions. That’s because bats serve a useful purpose in keeping the mosquito population down. Without bats, we’d find ourselves facing another kind of pest.

Nevertheless, repellents only work so long as they are active. And there’s no guarantee they’ll ward off all the bats. 

Exclusion devices

That’s where exclusion devices come in. These one-way openings fit into the entry points in an attic, thereby letting the bat leave but preventing their return. It’s the most effective, humane, and legal method of removal. In a few short nights, all the bats will be gone. The alternative is to trap the bats. But considering bats fly, that can be extremely tricky and dangerous. 

You’ll find exclusion devices available online or even from your local pet store. Also known as ‘bat cones’, you can install them into attic spaces and chimneys. Make sure to seal up larger exits with mesh. Any gaps will defeat the bat cone’s purpose.

Repeat the inspection

Once all the bats have been removed from your attic, it’s time to begin cleaning up. It’s also sensible to make a second inspection of the attic’s interior. Feel for any drafts or light shafts that indicate an entryway to the outside. Bats can squeeze through holes as small as a quarter-inch. Therefore, no exit should be left unsealed.

Hire a professional

Handling this process can seem pretty daunting at first. But you don’t have to deal with it alone. With full protective equipment on hand, Wildlife Removal Michigan is ready to deal with any bat-related problem. We’ll rid your home of bats and prevent any future recurrence. So, please get in touch. Bat removal and clean-up is a difficult and dangerous procedure. That’s why you need an expert. Using time-proven techniques, we guarantee the best results. You’ll never have to deal with another infestation again.

We look forward to hearing from you.