THE BAT REMOVAL SPECIALIST

 American Bat Removal's bat specialists are experienced in recognizing bat colonies and are thoroughly trained to ensure the best solution is initiated when handling these problems.  A successful residential bat exclusion requires knowledge of bat species and type of roof which they inhabit in order to optimize the proper method and bat proofing that will be applied for the job.  We'll not only get rid of your bats, we'll keep them out GUARANTEED! 

• Tile roofs. Most bats live underneath tiled roofs. Barrel tiles or “Spanish Style,” are the preferred type of tiles to form colonies under. Bats roost underneath the tiles which lay on top of the plywood decking. Contrary to popular belief, bats do not roost in the attic space with this type of roof. They congregate under the tiles finding an opening which may be as small as 1/2 inch wide. Once under the tiles bats can spread out taking up as much room as needed to accommodate the colony. Most bats prefer lighter colored tiles in the summer and darker colored tiles in the winter.
• Cedar shake roofs. Cedar shake is another type of roof which bats often roost in. Unlike the barrel-tile roofs, bats can only roost under the ridge caps. Ridge tiles overlap and sit on top of each other, forming a tunnel that is a premiere place for bats to establish a colony. Entrance to the ridge caps can be found anywhere up and down the entire length of the ridge. Often times there can be several entrances, so locating the bats is important to avoid trapping bats in the roost. The remedy to this type of roof is performing a safe and harmless residential bat removal process where needed, and sealing off all of the ridge caps to prevent the bats from moving into another section of the roof.
• Asphalt shingle roofs. Unlike the barrel tile and the cedar shake tile, asphalt shingle tiles are glued to one another so it is impossible for the bats to crawl underneath them. On asphalt shingle roofs, bats are most likely to roost behind gaping fascia boards or in gaps or holes in the soffit area of the roof. In this case bats would have access to the attic. Most bats will stay in close range to their entrance and exit hole, and seldom wander around the attic freely. Once the residential bat removal is complete and because of the potential health hazard posed from the feces and urine, insulation should be replaced.
• Metal tin roofs. Metal tin roofs are much like the cedar shake roofs. Bats usually roost under the ridge caps and occasionally bats may find a gap where roof sections may overlap such as in dormers and crickets. Metal roofs tend to heat up faster than tiles so bats may favor this type of roof around the colder time of year to keep them warm during the winter months. To secure a metal roof from future bat infestations, all the ridges need to be sealed after residential bat removal has been performed on the affected areas.