Going Batty: Bat Solutions for Homeowners

Bats get a really bad reputation from movies and books. They seem to be always doing something terrifying like attacking a crowd or sucking someone's blood. Amazingly, bats are an integral part of our ecological system. However, if you find a bat in your home, it can still be a little disconcerting as you probably won't be comfortable until the bat or colony has been excluded from your home.

The Misunderstood Bat

As we mentioned, bats are often portrayed as predators out to harm us. In reality, bats are often persecuted due to humans misunderstanding the species. Let's set a few of the misunderstandings straight before we discuss the exclusion method for ridding your home of these critters.First off, bats are not blind. Secondly, while bats are not the most sanitary creatures they can carry rabies. Thankfully, experts believe that only 1% of all bats flying in our region have been infected with rabies. Not to say that you should not be worried, but that the likelihood is fairly low that a bat in your home will bite you and cause rabies. This being said, we suggest that homeowners do not handle bats as you are more likely to be bitten as an inexperienced handler.Along with concerns regarding rabies, bat droppings also harbor histoplasmosis spores. These spores can cause serious respiratory problems for those exposed. Leave bat exclusion to the experts who have been trained to complete the process safely.

Bat Exclusion

In order to clear your home of a bat or a bat colony, Massachusetts homeowners must use a process called exclusion. The state of Massachusetts requires non-lethal approaches through the use of one-way doors or netting. At Pest-End, our team of wildlife specialists will perform what is called a bat exclusion on your home. During this process our specialists will seal off all possible entry points on your home or business, installing what are called one-way doors over areas that bats are actively using. These one-way doors will allow the bats to leave the structure at night when they go to feed but prevent them from returning. We also offer a warranty with our bat exclusion work to ensure that they never find their way back into your home.

Attic Remediation

Once the bats have been removed from your attic or other location, you may notice the remnants of their colony such as droppings. Our wildlife specialists are also trained in attic remediation work that is designed to remove all bat droppings from the attic, restoring a sanitary environment. Keeping your home sanitary should be a top priority after a bat infestation.If your home has a bat or a bat colony call our specialists at 800.287.4321 or via our website contact page.