Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
Common Access Areas
- Rooftop venting (box vents and ridge vents)
- Gable and Soffit Vents
- Siding and Brick Transitions
- Roof and Soffit Transitions
- Gutter Line
- Chimney
Health Risks
- Rabies: Bats are the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States.
- Histoplasmosis: This is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which thrives in bat droppings (guano).
- Parasites and Biting Insects: Bats roosting in attics or wall voids can introduce pests like bat bugs, fleas, ticks, and mites into your living space.
Damage Risks
- Guano Buildup - Beyond disease, large accumulations of bat droppings in your home can stain ceilings, ruin insulation, and encourage the growth of harmful molds
Bat Control
Successful bat control programs start with a thorough inspection to find the access points, voids, and gaps/crevices bat can use to enter your home. Our team then seals up all of those weak points, installs a one way device on the main access point to allow the bats to exit, then when all the bats have vacated, do the final close up work and clean up the mess the bats left behind.