If you think you have bats in your attic, it’s important to check right away, because bats can carry infectious diseases and parasites. At American Bio-Tech, wildlife biologist Robert Boone provides humane bat control and removal for homes in Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties of Connecticut. For more than 45 years, Boone and his team of have been the go-to guys for wildlife control, including prevention, removal, trapping, and relocation services.

Bat Control Checklist

1. Determine The Species Of Bat 

The most common bat in the U.S. is the Mexican free-tailed bat. They are anywhere from 3.5 to 4.5 inches long and are typically brown or gray. Another common bat is the little brown bat. Both species are nocturnal, hibernate, and feed on insects. Knowing the exact bat species will help American Bio-Tech perform the exclusion properly, as different species are different sizes, behave differently, and have varying birthing seasons.

2. Make Sure There Aren’t Any Baby Bats 

Female bats give birth to one baby per year, typically from late April to early June. If baby bats are present, American Bio-Tech cannot use an exclusion device on the colony. If bat removal is conducted while the bats are still unable to fly, they will either die or crawl down the walls of the house, further complicating the wildlife problem.

3. Find Out How They Are Getting In 

Bats can squeeze through gaps as small as ⅜ of an inch. Typically, they get inside through gaps near the edge of the roofline. One of the easiest ways to find the point of entry is to look for bat droppings, which are also called guano. You can check the outside walls of your home and roof for urine stains or brown stains from the oil on bats’ skin, too. Another option is to watch the house at dusk to see where they are flying in and out of.

4. Keep The Colony Out 

American Bio-Tech can’t remove bats according to DEEP environmental standards, but they can prevent a colony from returning to your home. Once the point of entry is determined, the experts will outfit the area with a temporary exclusion device, allowing the animals to exit but not re-enter. This process won’t hurt the bats, and American Bio-Tech offers a 10-year warranty on bat exclusion.

5. Seal Up 100% Of The Openings 

Bats can live up to 25 years and continually return to their old roosting sites, so sealing the structure is imperative. Once all the bats are vacated, American Bio-Tech seals the house with materials that are compatible to the exterior and continue to allow for normal venting.

6. Clean Up The Guano Droppings

In addition to corroding wood and encouraging mold growth, accumulated bat droppings can cause other health problems. 

For more information about American Bio-Tech’s bat control services, visit their website or call (860) 355-1231. When it comes to effective and humane animal removal services in Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties, count on American Bio-Tech to protect your home.