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bats how to get rid of them no need to
worry
here are the top 7 ways on how to get
rid of bats in your house
bats play a vital role in the ecosystem
as pollinators and pest controllers
most people do not consider bats to be
pests
these flying rodents even though they
don't bother humans can cause some
health concerns
bat droppings can cause transmission of
disease and bats can also carry rabies
if you have an infestation in your home
these are two main things to worry about
we are going to go over seven ways to
get rid of and prevent bats from
roosting in your house
first how can bats be dangerous there
are two factors in pest control
practices that determine if bats are
dangerous or considered a nuisance
these are disease transmission and
aggression
bats usually fall into the disease
transmission category and are usually
only aggressive if provoked
most homeowners fear the spread of
diseases due to bad droppings
these mammals can transfer a fungal
infection called histoplasmosis when
they roost together in a group and poop
they can cause a massive amount of guano
which causes fungus and disease can
build up over time
what are bats attracted to bats are
attracted to a cozy home
availability of food and safety from
predators
if you find that it is hard to get rid
of bats from your home
there are high chances that your home
and property is a good haven for them
some bats eat fruits others eat insects
and some a mix of both
the most common insects that bats are
attracted to are mosquitoes
moths and beetles bats are nocturnal
mammals and hibernate during the daytime
the ideal place is in caves but this is
not always an available option
any enclosed space that blocks the sun
such as a garage
rafters or attic around the house will
do
they also fall prey to predators like
hawks which means their most preferred
hibernation spot is near
humans how to get rid of bats in your
house
use bat repellents bats do not like
strong odors
repellents make a great strategy to get
rid of bats that you can hang in their
roosting areas
boating bat magic scent packs is ideal
for aggravating bats as it releases an
odor they hate continuously all day long
the packs are placed on the walls of any
space or attic or bats roost
the smells will drive the bats out of
the area in addition
a chemical called naphthalene primarily
found in mothballs
is also used to help get rid of bats in
your house by aggravating their
respiratory system
the chemical causes severe dizziness and
nausea when inhaled by the bats place
the mothballs in pairs of old stockings
or socks and suspend them near the
roosting spots when the bats are out
hunting for food in the evening
remember to wear a respirator mask and
gloves to avoid getting in contact with
the mothballs and bat guano
number one control the insect population
in the united states
bats feed primarily on insects majority
of households that have a lot of
mosquitoes experience bats roosting in
their houses
there are also fruit eating bats and
some sip on nectar
to make the roasting areas unattractive
you need to control the insect
population
these mammals favorite meal is
mosquitoes and getting rid of them will
mean that you eliminated most of the
food they stay there to eat
they will move to other areas to look
for food number two
install a batman installing a bat net is
an effective way of preventing them from
gaining access to your home
it is used to cover a large hole or
small holes that are near each other
identify the entry points around your
house where you notice a lot of bad
activity
do an estimate of the size and add a few
inches so that the top corners will be
above the entry points
the net should hang down when the bats
fly out they will go under the net
they will not be able to get back in due
to the presence of the net in front of
the entry hole
number three identify bat's entry points
and seal the opening slash exclusion
mats love dark spaces for shelter and
protection against predators
they are commonly found in attics wall
cracks roof eaves and chimneys
to know the entry and exit points you
need to watch them at dawn and dust to
pinpoint the exact locations
note that the bat colony may have more
than a single access point that can be
half an inch small
you might need to spend a couple of
hours or days trying to locate the
different openings
it is essential to confirm that none of
the bats are trapped inside before you
start filling up the holes and cracks
put a metal mesh that is chew proof rust
proof and stain proof around the
openings
use a foam sealant to fill in any tiny
gaps in the mesh
there should be proper ventilation
during the application of foam gum and
safety equipment because it may be
harmful if inhaled
after a few hours the material will
solidify filling up the cracks
completely
number four install a bat house a bat
house is a shelter designed explicitly
for bats
it provides them with a convenient and
safe place to sleep
it is also an effective way of
preventing them from taking up residence
in your home
they will be less likely to enter your
house garage or sheds
you will not need to worry about damage
to your property or cleaning up after
them
it is a win-win because the bats will
have a nice place to live
and you will also enjoy having them
around because they eat mosquitoes and
other pests
it is recommended after you have bat
proofed your home you hang a bat house
on a nearby tree
it is also a way of conservation because
they have a low reproduction rate
the use of harmful pesticides puts them
at risk of population decline
with a bat house the ecosystem will
remain balanced
another bonus to top it off is you will
have access to a free supply of guano
making an excellent fertilizer for
gardens and lawns
number five use essential oils essential
oils are an effective and easy to do diy
solution to prevent a bad
infestation as soon as you start
noticing bats roosting in your house or
flying around
you need to put together these household
items and essential oils to stop the
problem before it starts
there are plenty of essential oils on
the market but the best for bats how to
get rid of them should contain
peppermint
mint eucalyptus cloves and cinnamon
mix your preferred choice of essential
oil with half a cup of sugar and two
cups of water and shake well
use a spray bottle to spray the places
where the bats hang out
the scent should keep them away number
six install a mirror
a mirror is also another way to get rid
of bats in your house
place it where there is a bad
infestation you need to angle the mirror
to face so that during the day the sun
reflects off the mirror and shines on
the bats roosting place
bats get irritated by bright lights you
need to identify the right spots and
install the mirrors to reflect on the
bats
this method is readily available cheap
and has no
impact on the environment it is best to
use this method together with other
strategies for it to work best
number seven call a professional there
are instances where bat colonies have
already established
themselves in your home most products
won't work
after using every method listed and
nothing worked it's time to call a pest
removal service
they already have the required equipment
workforce and experience to eliminate
bad infestation easily
it is the most expensive option but
worth it especially if you end up with
property damage caused by the bats that
you now have to repair on top of getting
rid of the bats
a reputable company will assess your
infestation and come up with the best
plan of action to take care of the issue
choose a reputable company with good
reviews and that complies with the
environmental laws
if you come across a pest removal
company that uses bad poison
that is cause for concern the end goal
is bat removal and not extermination
i'll leave a link and phone number to a
reputable company we recommend down
below
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