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Five Signs of a Bat Problem
1. Staining
3. Unpleasant Smell
2. Bat Droppings
A brown or grey stain where bats are entering and exiting the roost. The stain is caused by a gland on the underside of the bats body that keeps it's fur oiled. This is the area were exclusion nets are placed. Stains are oil based and can be difficult to remove. Bleach products and grease removers work well on the stains.
2. Bat Droppings
3. Unpleasant Smell
2. Bat Droppings
Bat droppings also known as guano, underneath the roost site. Bats have a tendency to clean house by pushing the droppings out of the main entrance to keep a clear exit - entry path to the roost. The droppings are pellet like in appearance. Droppings may also stick to walls and windows. With time, the droppings will turn to dust and flush away with a good rain shower or strong winds.
3. Unpleasant Smell
3. Unpleasant Smell
4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
A pungent musk like urine smell. This odor is actually from the bats themselves and not the bat droppings. Most of the smell will dissipate once the bats are gone. In some cases if the smell persists after the bats have gone, then, the insulation in the attic should be replaced to further eliminate any lingering odor.
4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
Bats have a social roost chatter that sounds much like baby birds chirping. This chatter is audible to the human ear and is used mainly for communication among each other within the colony. It is also used to communicate warning to let other bats know of impending danger. This communicating is most noticeable in the evening prior to an emergence or early in the morning before sunrise, when bats are returning to the roost.
5. Visual Confirmation
4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
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Look for bats leaving the roost in the evening just around sunset or returning to the roost just before sunrise. Estimate about double the amount of bats if you count them. Not all of them will leave the roost every night. Weather may also play a factor on the size and the time of an emergence.
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4. Chirping or Squeaking Sounds
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These are all the signs of bat problems. If you have 3 or more of these signs, chances are, you have a bat problem. Contact us for a free inspection.
Q: There's a bat in my house, what can I do?
Hi there, I’m a little bat, and I’m lost. Could you help me? I don’t want to suck your blood and I definitely don’t want to get stuck in your hair, that’s gross. I accidentally flew into your house, and I’m scared because I can’t find my way out. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to frighten you. Please don’t hit me with a tennis racket or a broom, I’m just a little guy and that would really hurt because you are so much bigger than I am. I am fighting for my life, and you are scared because you don’t understand me. Should I land on the floor it is very hard for me to get up again, I will need your help. Just use a towel and gently put me outside and I will fly away immediately. I like eating the mosquitos that hurt you, lots of them. I also eat lots of other pests that harm your garden and I like spreading the pollen to make more flowers grow. Our homes are being destroyed to put up more buildings and we have limited places to live in. So, if I accidentally fly into your home, switch off the light and leave the outside light on and open the window or door. I promise, I will be out in a flash. Thank you for helping me, I didn’t mean to scare you. I just got lost. Sincerely, your tiny little harmless bat friend.