Bat Removal

Hearing Things Go Bump (Or Squeak) In The Night?

Hearing rustling in your attic or seeing shadows swoop by at twilight? Bats are fascinating but make terrible houseguests. They seek warmth and safety in attics, walls, and chimneys. Unfortunately a bat colony can grow quickly, creating noise and significant mess that can damage your property, and pose serious health risks to your family. If you suspect bats have moved in do not panic and do not try to handle them yourself. You need professionals who understand bat behavior and the specific laws protecting them. Elite Exterminating is here to help you reclaim your home humanely and effectively.

Your Attic Is Not a Cave

The biggest issue with bats isn't usually the animals themselves but what they leave behind. Bats roost in large numbers and their droppings known as guano accumulate rapidly. This creates a pungent ammonia odor that can seep into your living spaces. More seriously dried guano can harbor a fungus that causes histoplasmosis which is a severe respiratory disease when inhaled.

Bat urine can also stain ceilings and ruin insulation. Furthermore the noise of a colony waking up at dusk to feed can be surprisingly loud and disruptive to your peace and quiet. Ignoring them is not an option because the colony will only get bigger over time.

How We Send Bats Packing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you just exterminate the bats?
No. Many bat species are protected by federal and state laws so it is illegal to kill them. We use a humane exclusion process that allows them to leave on their own and prevents them from returning.

Do all bats carry rabies?
Not all of them but they are a high-risk species for rabies transmission. You should never try to catch or handle a bat yourself. If you find one in your living space call a professional immediately to handle it safely.

How do bats get into my attic?
They are incredibly flexible creatures. If you can fit your thumb into a hole a bat can likely squeeze through it. They use vents loose fascia boards ridge caps and gaps around chimneys to find their way inside your home.

Why is there a specific time of year for removal?
We have to respect maternity season which is typically late spring through summer. If we block the mothers out during this time the flightless babies are trapped inside. We must wait until the pups are old enough to fly before performing the exclusion.

Is bat poop (guano) actually dangerous?
Yes it is. Bat guano can grow a fungus that releases spores into the air. If inhaled these spores can cause histoplasmosis which is a serious respiratory illness. It requires professional safety equipment to clean it up effectively.

Will the bats come back after you leave?
Not if we have anything to say about it. Our exclusion process involves sealing the entry points they were using plus any other potential gaps we find. We make it very difficult for them to check back in.

Ready for Silent Nights?

Don't let bats run your home any longer. Contact the professionals at Elite Exterminating today for a specialized inspection and get a plan to take back your attic. Click the button below to get started.