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.

Do vampire bats really exist? Yes, but not in most of the United States. Of the three species of vampire bats in North America, only a single specimen has been recorded for the United States in extreme southwest Texas. Vampire bats do not suck blood--they make a small incision with their sharp front teeth and lap up the blood with their tongue.

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.

Is it dangerous to have bats in your house? Bats can also damage your home. They can chew into walls, damage insulation or damage wiring as well. Bat guano is a carrier of the fungus histoplasma capsulatum. Another serious risk from bats, although rare, is the possibility of a bat transmitting rabies to a human from a bite.

Is Bat Removal covered by homeowners insurance? Homeowner's insurance does not cover bat removal. Bat removal-bat proofing is the responsibility of the homeowner. The reason insurance companies will not cover the bat removal-bat proofing is because the infestation is a general maintenance issue (in the eyes of the all-mighty Insurance companies, anyway).

Less than one percent of the bat population contracts rabies, which is a much lower rate of incidence than other mammals. Still, you should not handle or disturb bats, especially those that are active and appear sick during daylight hours. All bat bites should be washed immediately with soap and water, and a physician should be consulted.

If you come across a Fort Wayne bat removal expert who does not know how to handle the animals in a proper manner then they are wildlife professionals. You have to ensure that they do not hurt the animals any manner and if they hurt them, then you have to report them to the necessary authorities so that their licenses can be revoked.