Hearing strange squeaks in your attic or chimney? Finding piles of bat guano? Noticing strange ammonia odors?
Bats can cause serious issues in your home, including health hazards and property damage. Critter Control provides fast, humane bat removal solutions to protect your home and your family.
Signs of Bat Infestation
One of the most apparent signs of a bat infestation is bat guano, which leaves hard-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, wood, bricks, and other building materials.
Other signs of a bat infestation include:
- The scent of ammonia.
- Seeing a bat.
- Strange noises.
- Greasy rub marks.
Due to the dangers of exposure to guano, it is vital to wear a respirator when in an attic containing bats.
Why are Bats Causing a Problem?
In the summer, bats look for safe places to roost and give birth to pups. During the winter, bats will seek out warm, humid places to hibernate.
They often enter homes through:
- Chimneys
- Gaps and openings in the roofline (eaves, soffits, fascia boards)
- Vents (attic, gable, roof, and occasionally dryer/exhaust vents)
Bats like to roost in unoccupied parts of the house that are dark, warm, and humid, such as:
- Attics
- Chimneys
- Walls
Problems from Bat Infestations
Bats don’t just cause a mess; they can damage property and spread diseases.
Health Risks
Bat guano (feces) can harbor a fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a respiratory disease. Additionally, bats can carry rabies, a serious and often fatal viral disease, which can be transmitted through bites.
Property Damage
Bat droppings and urine can accumulate in attics, walls, and other areas, leading to strong odors, staining, and deterioration of insulation, wood, and other building materials. Their presence can also attract other pests.
Unpleasant Odors
Large bat colonies can produce significant amounts of guano and urine, leading to strong, persistent, and unpleasant odors throughout the infested property. Their squeaking, scratching, and fluttering can also create disruptive noises, especially at night.
Fleas & Ticks
Their presence can introduce other pests into your home.
How Critter Control in Detroit Gets Rid of Bats
Critter Control experts will construct a custom plan to remove the bats and safely seal your home. Our wildlife specialist will use gloves designed to handle animals and ensure the bat is safely released outdoors.
- Inspection & Identification
We find roosts, entry points, and signs of activity. - Humane Bat Removal
Safe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws. - Exclusions & Prevention
Sealing entry points to prevent re-entry.
