Bats are small, flying, nocturnal mammals that are common throughout North Carolina. Although bats play a beneficial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, they can also become household pests. When bats roost in your attic, they will cause serious damage with their droppings (called “guano“) and place your household at risk of rabies […]

Have you heard squeaking and fluttering noises coming from your attic, especially around dawn and dusk? Bad news: you probably have a bat infestation in your home in Cary. Within your attic, bats will cause a lot of damage with their corrosive guano, which may spread histoplasmosis to your family. Bats are also common carriers […]

Bats are a common presence in Durham and usually a positive one; they keep populations of flying insects like mosquitoes lower, after all. However, bats can become a problem if they begin roosting in your attic. An attic is just as dark and isolated as any cave and provides bats with convenient access to the […]

Bats are among the most feared pests in the Cary area. Although not as menacing as their bad reputation may suggest, bats can be a terror if they get inside your house. Unfortunately, bats like to roost inside our attics and they have no trouble getting in. Any holes in your roof or exterior vent […]

If squirrels manage to invade your home in Cary, they’ll most likely form a nest in your attic. Because attics are warm, isolated, and offer squirrels shelter from both predators and the elements, they’re ideal for squirrels to raise their young. Squirrels will also freely scamper through your walls, which may be how you first […]

Of the many wildlife species that invade homes in Cary, squirrels are possibly the most relentless. Squirrels breed twice a year and, during these periods, they will often try to enter attics, crawl spaces and garages to make nests and raise their young. Unfortunately, squirrels are destructive critters that chew on everything as well as […]

Wildlife are talented at infiltrating houses in Cary but, sooner or later, you’ll notice signs of their presence. These signs can include bad odors, weird noises, an abundance of droppings in your yard, or actually seeing the animals going in and out. There are several wildlife species that cause problems for local homeowners. Keep reading […]

Given that they can fly and they can squeeze their furry little bodies through a hole the size of a dime, it should come as no surprise that bats can easily find their way inside your attic. If bats get into your attic, their guano will have an immensely destructive impact, soiling insulation, corroding flooring, […]

Squirrels scampering through your walls? Bats roosting in your attic? Raccoons breaking into your crawl space? Nuisance wildlife is a common problem for homes in the Cary area. When local critters get in, they’ll cause all sorts of trouble, from shredding insulation and wiring to spreading disease through their waste. If you want to solve […]

Bats traditionally roost in caves but, if the opportunity arises, they’re just as content to form colonies in the attics of homes in Raleigh. If there are openings around a vent or damaged shingles on your roof, bats can easily squeeze their way into your attic and begin nesting. While bats help us by keeping […]