Bat Removal

Bats in an attic, a chimney, or between the walls can be a very frustrating thing. For some, the idea of bats in the home is frightening. For others, they are concerned about the damage that bat droppings, or guano, will do to their home. Some will try repellants or extreme measures to find that they are not only inhumane, they don’t really work well. Certified professional bat removal today is not only much more effective, it can be done without harming any bats. There are four main steps:

1. Research: Bat removal begins by discovering how the bats are getting in and out (specifically which entries and/or exits), where they are roosting, and which species you have. All of this information is necessary to know when to remove them, as it is not safe or legal to do during bat maternity season, and different bats have different maternity times.

2. Sealing Alternate Holes: Once the main entrances and exits are identified, then any other places that bats can enter will be sealed up to keep the bats from finding new ways to return. These holes can be as tiny as half an inch in diameter, and may be very distant from the roosting site. The bats cannot claw or chew new entrances the way that mice, rats, and squirrels may do, but they will seek alternate entrances. Once exclusion begins, all alternate possibilities must be sealed to make bat removal successful.

3. Exclusion: The main entrances will not be sealed during bat removal, but instead will be fitted with exclusion devices. These are essentially one-way valves that allow a bat to fly out but not back in. This means that the bats can safely leave your home unharmed and untouched by humans, and will simply return to find they need a new place to live. When the bats are completely out, then the exclusion devices are removed and the final entrances are sealed.

4. Cleanup: The final step is to clean the roosting area, using a vacuum and enzyme cleaners to thoroughly remove all guano and other matter from your home. This may also include some insulation replacement, depending on the location of your bats.

Though you can try to do this yourself, bats are excellent at finding small entrances and can be very difficult to remove without professional help.