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During the winter, your attic can be the ideal nest for a roaming bat colony; unless your home is thoroughly sealed, you won’t be able to protect your household from an infestation. Bats can squeeze into your house using only a 1/4-inch opening, and once they’re settled, they can destroy your insulation and even threaten your family’s health. If you think bats are living in your attic, then you should contact an animal removal company as soon as possible—but the first step is identifying the problem.

Check out these common signs you may have bats roosting in your attic:

  • Animal removalInexplicable Sounds: If you hear strange sounds coming from your attic, you may have an unwelcome visitor. Fluttering, scraping, and high-pitched squeaks could all indicate a bat infestation.
  • Pungent Smells: Like all pests, bats will leave waste inside your home. Over time, urine will soak through the structure, invading your everyday living spaces with a pungent ammonia smell. Bat droppings, called guano, also have a distinct appearance and scent; you can usually find guano on the roof if there is a colony in your attic.
  • Seeing Bats On Your Property: If you have bats in your attic, you’ll probably spot these animals hunting for insects at sunrise and sunset. Some homeowners also report finding dead bats around their homes if there’s a colony living nearby.

Even if you don’t currently find signs of an infestation, you should consider calling an animal removal expert to inspect your property for potential entry points you may have overlooked. Because it’s so easy for bats to invade your home, you’ll need to be vigilant about sealing your household. Check the roofing and siding for any gaps, and cover vents or other openings—this is particularly important during the fall and winter.

 

If you suspect there are bats in your attic, you should call a bat control expert for a consultation. Located in Fairfield County and operating throughout New Haven & Litchfield counties, American Bio-Tech has provided reliable animal removal services to Connecticut residents since 1971. Although bat removal is prohibited by DEEP regulations, these experts can install exclusion devices to protect your home and force a colony to relocate. To learn more about American Bio-Tech’s services, visit their website, and if you’d like to make an appointment, call (860) 355-1231 today. In addition to bat control, American Bio-Tech also provides humane animal removal services for woodpeckers, raccoons, snakes, skunks, and other wildlife.

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