WHAT IS A PROBLEM BAT?

Although bats are extremely beneficial and help maintain balance in our delicate ecosystem, there are times when bats become a problem or nuisance to home or business owners. Bat colonies living in human structures can be noisy and sometimes create unpleasant droppings or odors. Bats living in buildings do not cause structural damage nor do they chew on wires or wood. Chemical toxicants should never be used to solve bat problems. They are unnecessary and may create far worse problems since the chemicals may be dangerous to humans and their use may cause poisoned bats to fall to the ground where they die slowly and are more likely to come into contact with children or pets.

If you have found an individual bat or a couple of bats indoors or outside please email us for more information.

WHY DO BATS CHOOSE TO LIVE IN HUMAN STRUCTURES?

The increase of human expansion has resulted in a loss of habitat for bats, forcing them to look for alternative roosts to live in and raise their young. Roof voids, attics, vacant buildings and barns all provide bats with warm, safe places to hide and live. WHY HIRE AN EXCLUSION SPECIALIST? Bat work is often very dangerous. Because of their ability to fly, bats usually choose to roost in areas of great height. There may also be unpleasant odors associated with the droppings (guano). Bats are wild animals and should only be handled by trained bat professionals. There are laws protecting bats, so use of pesticides and injuring or killing bats could result in fines.

If you are sure you have a colony of bats living in your building that you want to have excluded by a specialist, you need to know the following:

• NEVER allow exclusions during the bat maternity season, which is normally from June 1st through August 15th. (Bat exclusions should never be done during this period because flightless babies may be occupying the roost). Maternity seasons vary depending on your location. If you are unawair of the maternity season in your part of the country of if you have an emergency situation email us and we may be able to provide you with some alternative solutions.
• Choose a reputable company with known experience that is licensed and insured. (Ask for proof.)
• Ask for references and check them.
• Call your State Wildlife Department, local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau to see if the company has had any violations or complaints against them in the past.
• Always get written proposals and guarantees. Guarantees should be good for at least 3 years.
• Choose a company that provides a full service: safe removal, odor control & cleanup and permanent exclusion.
• NEVER use a company that uses scare tactics, pressure sales or false information.
• NEVER pay for the work in advance. Most reputable companies generally require a small deposits.
• Choose a company that only uses safe and humane methods. NEVER use a company that uses traps, chemicals, pesticides, foams or wire tubes