How to Identify Bat Guano and Remove It Safely

What does Bat Guano, or Bat Poop, Look Like?

Bat droppings, known as guano, are small and dark in coloration. The elongated pellets are crumbly and turn to dust when touched. Often used as fertilizer because of its high nitrogen and phosphorus content, guano can be dangerous when allowed to accumulate in the home. The nutrient-rich droppings cultivate the growth of histoplasmosis fungus, which causes severe respiratory problems in humans.

Bat Poop – Signs of Bat Problems

Deposits of guano accumulate within walls and attics as well as on the ground and roof tiles. The musty, acrid smell of bat droppings, along with the stains they leave on walls or ceilings, is a sure sign of bat infestations. Because the droppings are hazardous and bats are common carriers of the rabies virus, property owners should never attempt to remove bat infestations or clean guano deposits on their own. Contact the wildlife control professionals at Critter Control who expertly remove bats and sanitize affected areas.

Removing bat guano addresses the contaminated material, but it does not prevent bats from getting back inside. An inspection can identify the openings bats are using and determine whether one-way devices, entry-point sealing, cleanup, or restoration are needed.

If you are concerned about a bat problem in your home, have bats in your attic, or would like assistance with sealing bat entry points to your basement or attic, call the experts at Critter Control today at 1-(800) 274-8837

Bat Guano Pictures for Identification

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