Bat infestations occur frequently in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area and can be a major hassle to deal with. Bats most commonly roost in attics, where their accumulated droppings, called guano, can be extremely destructive to insulation, floors, and ceilings. Attempting to remove bats on your own is not recommended; bats can carry rabies, which they may spread via bite, and they are also protected by law in North Carolina.
If an individual bat flies in through a window, you may be able to safely shoo it out and avoid calling the professionals. However, if you have bats living in your home, you should contact a professional bat removal company in the Raleigh area to get them out. Licensed bat removal technicians can safely evict the intruding bats from your attic, often accomplished by installing a one-way valve that allows bats to leave but prevents them from getting back in. Note that it is illegal to remove bats between May 1 and July 31 in North Carolina.
Depending on the size of your bat infestation, you might notice it quickly or you might not. Signs of an infestation can include:
- Bats flying around your roofline at dawn and dusk.
- Smelling a strong ammonia odor, created by guano.
- Hearing bats squeaking and flapping around in your attic.
- Stains appearing on ceilings or walls near your attic, which may be caused by bat urine.
It’s important to schedule professional bat removal services before bats establish a colony in your attic and cause major damage. Contact Southern Wildlife & Land Management today if you’re in need of professional bat removal services in North Carolina!
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