Bat Control and Removal
Bat Info: There is a wide variety of bat species, though some are rare. Bats are
not flying mice, or rodents. They are more closely related to shrews or primates.
Though bats often get a bad reputation, they are not aggressive, and are often very
beneficial in eliminating insects. Bats are not blind. They can see just fine, but they
also use echolocation as a means of navigating complex flight and finding insects on
the wing. A bat's wings are essentially the same as our arms and hands, thus the
scientific name Chiroptera or handwing. The bones of the hand and finger are
elongated and serve to support and move the wing. The hind limbs of bats are
modified for landing and hanging upside-down.
Bats become a nuisance when they roost in large numbers in human dwellings. The
rapid and smelly accumulation of guano (droppings) is, and serves as a fertile
breeding ground for a fungal disease called Histoplasmosis, which is transferable to
humans who breathe in the fungal spores. Bats are also known to carry rabies, a
viral disease that causes progressive paralysis and death in mammals, including
humans. People are most likely to encounter nuisance bats when a roosting colony
takes up residence in a building. Attics often make excellent habitat, as do barns.
Bats need only a half inch or less of space to crawl through in order to enter a
building. Once inside, if the habitat is good, the colony grows until the homeowner
notices the bats flying out of the building, notices the droppings in the attic, chimney,
outside, or even basement (when the droppings fall down the walls). Sometimes a
bat will get lost and find its way out of the attic and into the living area. Occasionally
a transient bay may also fly into a house. Getting rid of bats requires experience.
The bat removal system ensures that the colony will no longer use your home or
business as a roosting area, and that no bats can get back in. We care for the
welfare of these beneficial creatures, as do many environmental agencies, so we
do not aim to kill any bats. A pro merely exclude them from the premises and make
sure they can't get back in, while thoroughly cleaning the biohazard droppings that
they leave behind. Experience counts when working on bat jobs, and it takes a
skilled eye to get the job done right the first time.
Wondering how to get rid of bats? There is no magic spray or device that you
can use to make them go away. Some people try to sell predator urine, such as
coyote or fox urine to get rid of bats, but that doesn't work. They also try to sell
ultrasonic sound emitters. These devices are worthless at eliminating bats. Some
old wive's tales recommend the use of mothballs or ammonia-soaked rags to make
them leave, but I've been to countless homes where these techniques failed -
biologists know that these attempts won't work. The ONE AND ONLY WAY to take
care of your problem is with trapping and removal of the animals.
Call ANIMAL DC, LLC at (860)334-3901 or (401)632-6821
Bat Info: There is a wide variety of bat species, though some are rare. Bats are
not flying mice, or rodents. They are more closely related to shrews or primates.
Though bats often get a bad reputation, they are not aggressive, and are often very
beneficial in eliminating insects. Bats are not blind. They can see just fine, but they
also use echolocation as a means of navigating complex flight and finding insects on
the wing. A bat's wings are essentially the same as our arms and hands, thus the
scientific name Chiroptera or handwing. The bones of the hand and finger are
elongated and serve to support and move the wing. The hind limbs of bats are
modified for landing and hanging upside-down.
Bats become a nuisance when they roost in large numbers in human dwellings. The
rapid and smelly accumulation of guano (droppings) is, and serves as a fertile
breeding ground for a fungal disease called Histoplasmosis, which is transferable to
humans who breathe in the fungal spores. Bats are also known to carry rabies, a
viral disease that causes progressive paralysis and death in mammals, including
humans. People are most likely to encounter nuisance bats when a roosting colony
takes up residence in a building. Attics often make excellent habitat, as do barns.
Bats need only a half inch or less of space to crawl through in order to enter a
building. Once inside, if the habitat is good, the colony grows until the homeowner
notices the bats flying out of the building, notices the droppings in the attic, chimney,
outside, or even basement (when the droppings fall down the walls). Sometimes a
bat will get lost and find its way out of the attic and into the living area. Occasionally
a transient bay may also fly into a house. Getting rid of bats requires experience.
The bat removal system ensures that the colony will no longer use your home or
business as a roosting area, and that no bats can get back in. We care for the
welfare of these beneficial creatures, as do many environmental agencies, so we
do not aim to kill any bats. A pro merely exclude them from the premises and make
sure they can't get back in, while thoroughly cleaning the biohazard droppings that
they leave behind. Experience counts when working on bat jobs, and it takes a
skilled eye to get the job done right the first time.
Wondering how to get rid of bats? There is no magic spray or device that you
can use to make them go away. Some people try to sell predator urine, such as
coyote or fox urine to get rid of bats, but that doesn't work. They also try to sell
ultrasonic sound emitters. These devices are worthless at eliminating bats. Some
old wive's tales recommend the use of mothballs or ammonia-soaked rags to make
them leave, but I've been to countless homes where these techniques failed -
biologists know that these attempts won't work. The ONE AND ONLY WAY to take
care of your problem is with trapping and removal of the animals.
Call ANIMAL DC, LLC at (860)334-3901 or (401)632-6821
