When most people think about the state of Georgia, Atlanta or Savannah usually comes to mind. But North Georgia is filled with beautiful hills and mountains, lakes and waterfalls, thick forests, and much wildlife.
Residential and commercial expansion, as well as the influx of tourists to this small region, encroaches on wildlife habitats, and the roads built to accommodate the growth change the wandering and grazing habits of wildlife. With waning habitats, wildlife looks to our urban and suburban habitats for the food, water, and shelter they need to survive, making it more likely they will take up residence in homes and businesses.
Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process.
Georgia and Tennessee are home to 15 bat species, all of which are insectivores. All bats are federally protected, but the gray bat, which is local to Chattanooga and can be seen flying out of the nearby Nickajack Cave, is endangered.
Though bats are not aggressive, you do not want them roosting in your attic or chimney. They carry a variety of parasites, including fleas, ticks, and mites. In addition, the mold that grows in their guano, when inhaled, can transmit the fungal infection Histoplasmosis. They do not create structural damage, but you do want to get rid of bats within your home or commercial building. The best time to do this is in the fall, when their pups are old enough to feed on their own. A wildlife specialist can then install a one-way door or bat valve that lets the bats out but doesn’t allow them to re-enter.
