No one enjoys the thought of having bats living in our attics, however due to the fact that bats can be found in the majority of inhabited places all over the world, we have to expect that we will encounter them at some point, so what are some of the ways we can identify if we have bats in our homes?
- Bat feces (guano) can look like rodent feces but the difference is that guano is often shiny and speckled in appearance (due to the bats diet of insects), it can also be crushed into smaller pieces, which does not happen with rodent droppings.
- Look out for urine stains on windows which are milky white in appearance, also keep your eye out for stains around cracks, entry holes and crevices
- Listen out for squeaking and scratching noises in your walls and attics especially around the dusk and dawn hours.
- Check for unpleasant smells and stains generated from the bats feces
What are some of the dangers of a bat infestation?
Bats pose a huge health risk to humans. They can carry rabies which can be fatal. Bat feces is also dangerous to humans as it can cause a respitory disease called Histoplasma capsulatum.
Please contact us for more details and instructions on where to locate entry points for bats, as they are able to sqeeze through very small holes.
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