Monday, July 11, 2016

Bats In The House: What to do?

Bats play an important role in our environment and they are actually a benefit to us. They help pollinate plants, eat other insects, help control the mosquito population and are involved in seed dispersal and pollination. However, when they find a way into your home the situation does change and they become pests. They find shelter in chimneys, attics and dark walls of the house.

When bats find their way into your home, there is no need to panic but it's important to stay on top of the situation before it gets worse. If you have to seek help from professionals, then you should look for well-experienced personnel from recognized institutions such as Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Mississauga. Depending on where they are, there are various ways to remove bats from the house:
Depending on where they are, there are various ways to remove bats from the house:
  • In Attics
This is one of those hiding areas that can be difficult and time consuming for animal control officers because it can be tough to reach the bats. Humane methods are an important part of the procedure which means they first ensure there are no young ones in the attics before they begin the removal process. Once they have determined their entrance and exit points they can then go ahead and remove them from the attic. To prevent them from coming back they will close off all the access points leaving one way for them to escape through when they go to feed.
  • In Chimneys
It's a bit easier to deal with bats in chimneys than in attics since they are restrained to a small area. Shut the damper to prevent the bats from getting into the house. Place a one-way-exclusion device in the evening which will allow them to fly through the top of the chimney but not get back in. Once you are sure there are no more bats, install a chimney cap to ensure they can not get in again. This may seem simple but bats are also creative and can fit through holes the size of a dime so simply closing holes won’t always work effectively. This is where choosing a professional and experienced company like Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Mississauga is not only the best plan but,  you are guaranteed to be a happy and satisfied customer when they are done.
  • Inside the House
Bats get into the house through many ways. When they get into the living space its usually because they are living inside the attic and have got lost. Inside the house, the bat feels trapped therefore becomes restless. You will find it flying from one corner of the room to another which can cause a panic. The best thing to do is to stay calm and not fight it (or them). A good option is to contact an animal control  professional to help deal with such a scenario. They not only remove the bats from your home but part of their process is to clear and clean any contaminated materials as this can cause many health risks.

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Animal control Mississauga takes pride in their work of assessing and removing wildlife from homes. They also prevent any return through effective measures they have put in place. They help to control many wildlife animals such as skunks, raccoons, squirrels, mice insects and bats humanely and effectively.

About the Author

Bill Dowd is the President and CEO of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, Canada's largest wildlife control company. He established Skedaddle in 1989. Recognizing the need for a professional urban wildlife specialist that focuses on humane removal methods, they have since had over 200,000 wildlife removals and exclusions with environment-friendly, poison-free methods since day one. Dowd has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry.


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