DIY Bat Removal: Safe Methods and When to Call the Experts

Bat can be hard to find during the daytime as they are nocturnal but in most cases they leave visible signs that would help in identification of those places that have been infested by them.

In any case you need to get rid of an unwanted colony of bats residing above or around the house, it is crucial that you understand how they gain entry into the house. It is equally important to look for bat droppings outside the house; they are usually found around the edges of rooflines, on attic vents, chimneys, and even on the roof ridge. They may be seen coming out at night time or heard and their movements heard such as squeaking and fluttering in voids. The best way to get proof of bats is to try and capture some pictures of them and or sample audio recordings of them that show that there is a need for bat removal. 

Risk Factors when trying to Get Rid of Bats on Your Own  

There are various ways that DIY bat removal can be dangerous to your health in and around your home. Histoplasmosis and rabies as well as other diseases might be transmitted through the droppings of bats. Interfering with them may make them take flight instantly and scratch or even cause you harm through a bite. Other dangers include going into small areas like roof spaces, using chemicals, closing exits without realizing the bats are still inside and many more. In this the taking of proper safety measures is of paramount Importance.

Other Non-Removal Bat Methods

Deterrents may work, however, if they only notice that several bats fly occasionally to their roosts within their residence. By placing structures such as lights, ultrasonic devices, false owls or predator urine at the entry points, bats can be prevented from entering a building, and not necessarily evicted. However, if there is a well-developed colony of mice that have settled in your home they must be evicted.  

When DIY Bat Removal Is an Option

There are ways that bat eviction is feasible by homeowners, for example closing a single point of entry using foam sealants or caulking, when there are signs that all the bats have left the house in the evening or after sunset. It is one way of excluding bats for they can leave the place but can not re-enter again. However, where there are other entries, openings in current utilization, or you are unsure of whether or not bats are no longer in the home, then professional eviction is advisable.

When is the Best Time to Remove Bats

Bats are an endangered species and it therefore requires the correct timing in relation to the local pups and winter hibernation periods. The best time is from the end of summer to autumn, respectively, because babies are capable of flying and their parents help them find food. No capture of bats should be carried out during winter because most of them hibernate. If at all possible, one should avoid sealing egress points until all bats are out of the building during the course of the evening. During the day, do not wake them up as they are sleeping during the day, then awake at night.  

Bat Guano and Contaminated Areas Handling

Build up of bats lead to occurrence of health risks. The Histoplasmosis spores are dispersed through air whenever the guano gets into the air. Handling guano should be done at all times with gloves, protective clothing, and the N95 respirator mask. It is recommended that contaminated attic insulation be disposed of by a contractor and properly disposed of. Disinfect at appropriate intervals to sanitize the various areas afterwards after use and later on. Besides, while handling bat waste, there is a need to take some precautions to ensure safety is achieved.  

Professional Bat Removal Services

Reliable wildlife control organizations have professionals who upon the adherence of legal requirements, are licensed, for instance, for bat eviction. They have got high special equipment like boom lifts for roof accesses with high loft space, one way bat exclusion valley, thermal scan to indicate the signs of bat activity or presence, rigid sealants for exclusion of reentry points. They can also apply and effectively eliminate dangerous guano buildups and restore attic insulation. These delicate services should be left in the hands of the professionals who deal with bat removal.

What You Need To Do For A Home Bat-Proofing

Ensure all the exclusion techniques have proven efficient for a minimum of fourteen days after installation. Pay particular attention with any bats still roosting at the building entrance in the evening hoping to reenter. Check out other places where you think some may have been formed that need sealing. The structures should also be annually checked for the bat intrusion since the animals may try to return to the previous points of roosting. If you are trying to remove bats from your home, don’t forget to ensure your actions still address the problem long-term.

Conclusion

Therefore, it is safe to say that even though low risk small scale bat application eradication projects may be done independently, large sized bat infested areas of difficult access especially where there is large garbage pile or unknown but large populations of bats should be referred to professional wildlife control companies for bat and rat removal. This ensures they have legal right tools and techniques in performing actual bat exclusion processes, legally and safely reducing health risks. If you have a serious bat infestation, call a service so that you can get a long term solution.