Mount Etna, Indiana Bat Removal

Attic Bat Removal Mount Etna, Indiana

Do you need an experienced Mount Etna bat removal company? Although having bats in your house can be a frightening experience, our Huntington County, IN staff is well-versed in laws and regulations for bat removal and will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your family as well as the bats in the attic. In order to avoid spreading disease, bats must be handled with utmost caution, necessitating the use of an expert bat removal service.

3 Top Dangers of Bats in the Attic

Whether you have a single brown bat or an entire colony of bats in the attic, bats present dangers and you’ll want to get rid of bats quickly. Bats in Mount Etna are known to cause on average, several thousand dollars in removal and restoration costs. 

1. Physical Damage:The continual buildup of guano and urine from attic bats roosting damages attic insulation and even drywall. It’s possible that your homeowners insurance will deny this structural damage to your property, leaving you with expensive repair costs.
2. Rabies: In addition, if a person has been sleeping in an area where a bat was flying around, the bat should be brought in and tested for rabies. Never handle or attempt to grab a bat yourself! Unfortunately, the fatality rate for bat bites and scratches is 100% without proper vaccination within 14 days after exposure. For more information visit the Huntington County Indiana website rabies information page.
3. Histoplasmosis: Inhalation of fungal spores present in bat guano causes this disease. When bats roost in the attic, they leave large volumes of droppings, which can spread disease. Another reason to avoid sweeping up bat poop is that doing so can disperse spores.

Humane Mount Etna Bat Exclusion Services

• First, we look for possible entry points for bats around the outside of your house.
• After that, we place one-way excluder valves that permit the bats to exit, but prevent them from returning.
• Finally, we clean up the droppings left behind by the bats and seal the entire home off permanently.

From A to Z, we take care of all bat infestation issues. We are a full service bat control service in Mount Etna, Indiana meaning we handle removal, guano clean up, sanitizing and attic restoration.

What do bat droppings smell like?

Does one bat in the house mean more? One random bat in the house doesn't always mean anything. Most of the people that call us have had at least two or three instances of bats in the house over the last few years though. Multiple bats in your house is a very strong indication of an infestation. Most bat colonies found in houses are maternal colonies.

Why is bat poop toxic? Histoplasmosis is a disease associated with the droppings of bats known as guano. The disease primarily affects the lungs and can be life threatening, particularly to those with a weakened immune system. It is transmitted when a person inhales spores from fungus that grow on bird and bat droppings.

What does bat pee smell like? Bat excrement produces an unpleasant odor as it decomposes in attics, wall spaces, and other voids. The pungent, musty, acrid odor can often be detected from outside a building containing a large or long-term colony.

Are bats dangerous to humans? Bats do not attack humans; on the contrary they do everything they can to avoid conflict. ... In addition, a rabid bat is a rare occurrence. If you see a bat on the ground it is most likely sick-do not pick it up. The main danger a bat poses is in the diseases its guano or droppings carry.

What do you do if there's a bat in your house?

Here are the top 7 signs that bats have infested your attic:

1. You see the bats flying around your house during sunrise/sunset.


2. Bats droppings/ guano.


3. A Chirping sounds.


4. Presences of guano in the attic.


5. Scratches on the Walls.


6. Presences of Brown/Black Stain Around Entry/Exit Points.


7. Presences of Dead Bats Around your property.

4 Myths To Get Rid of Bats in the Attic

1. Install an Ultrasonic Bat Repeller. 


2. Make the attic an undesirable place for the colony of bats by installing an ultrasonic bat repeller next to their roosting spot. 


3. Set up Bat Houses. 


4. Scare Bats Away with Christmas Lights. 


5. Block their Entrance Points.

How do you keep bats out of your house?

Where do bats live? Bats can be found in almost all parts of the world and in most regions of the United States. In general, bats seek out a variety of daytime retreats such as caves, rock crevices, old buildings, bridges, mines, and trees. Different species require different roost sites.

Can you sell a house with bats? Can You Sell a House with Bats? Unfortunately, when you find that bats have made a home in your house, they've likely been living there for years. ... Though they can also be migratory to more temperate climates, like those found in Southern California, bats often lend themselves to year-round residency.

What to look for in a bat removal company

• Always perform a proper live exclusion. 


• Never use poisons or fumigants or kill bats. 


• Never use traps or attempt to relocate bats. 


• Never do a removal during the maternity season. 


• Seal all entry points shut with guarantee. 


• Offer attic cleanup and decontamination. 


• Properly licensed by the Indiana DNR and insured.

Can you get rabies from bat guano?

Bat extermination or Bat eradication by a Bat exterminator is not in the best interest of this very beneficial animal. Bats extermination would negatively affect the environment and reduce the numbers of insect controlling Bats.

How long can a bat live inside a house? 6 months. Generally, they enter the living quarters through unfinished basements, loose attic hatches, or through unlined cold air returns. It is a rare bat that simply flies through the front door as a random occurrence. Depending on the time of year and the climate, bats can live over 6 months without food and water.

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