Bats are always on the lookout for reliable sources of food and shelter, which means you might end up with unwelcome house guests at some point. Although the creatures commonly enter through open doors and windows, there are other areas throughout your home they could easily use as entry points. Below are a few places that bat removal specialists might seal, or advise you have repaired, to keep the creatures out of your space. 

3 Ways Bats Enter Houses

1. Siding 

Loose siding panels and crumbling brick not only reduce the curb appeal of your space, but damaged areas are also like “welcome” signs for bats. Even if minor gaps are barely noticeable, it doesn’t take large openings for bats to wiggle through to get inside. By compressing their bodies, they can get through holes with the same diameter as an average-sized pencil.

2. Attic Vents

When searching for possible entry points, bat removal specialists often concentrate on attics. Bats prefer higher elevation points and often use slats in attic vents as passageways to get inside. If bats don’t enter through vents, they can also use a nearby chimney to infiltrate the house.

3. Roof Shingles

Damaged shingles can lead to leaks, high energy bills, and bat infestations. When areas of the roof membrane are rotted through to the substrate, the creatures can use the openings to get inside. They often roost in insulated areas, crushing the materials and compromising interior temperatures.

If you suspect bats are living inside your ceiling or walls, the pest control specialists at Batman Enterprises, providing 24-hour assistance to clients throughout Clermont and Hamilton counties in Ohio, will remove the creatures from your home and seal access points to prevent them from returning. Visit the bat removal company online to discover how the trained team will restore home comfort and safety. To schedule bat removal in the greater Cincinnati area, or neighboring communities, call (513) 600-3079.