Bats are most likely one of the most misunderstood creatures that can infest our homes. They can be benenficial in that they can eat up to their own weight in mosquitoes and other pesky insects in as little as one night, however if they've made taken up residence in a house, it can become a problem since they are a very significant source of rabies and they can make quite a mess with their urine and droppings.

Disease
Bats are some of the main rabies hosts in the country. Rabies, a virus, progressively paralyzes and can kill any mammal, including humans. Though humans should avoid contact with any bats, if the bat seems especially fearless around humans or is very active during the day, it could be infected. Please call us immediately.
Bat droppings are also a major breeding ground for histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease contracted through airborne spores in bat droppings. Histoplasmosis symptoms may be anything from a mild influenza to blood abnormalities and fever, or even death. An eye condition has been linked to the bat disease histoplasmosis and can lead to blindness in those who contract it.


Damage to homes and property
Bat guano will pile up quickly and the smell is not pleasant, even if the guano is just in the attic. A bat latrine will produce a rancid ammonia smell as it decomposes. If bat guano piles are high enough, they can cause sheetrock to rot and collapse. The excretions in bat toilets will drip through the attic floor, causing an unsanitary, disease-harboring, brown splotch on the ceilings in your home or office.


Need for Professional Help
Bat removal is a difficult and intricate process, requiring expertise and follow-through, as it is illigal to kill bats, and the relocation and exclusion process can take professional skills. Bats can return from a distance of 500 miles from their nesting site therefore we will put our professional knowledge to use to ensure that they do not find their way back into your home.
Dealing with bat infestation often includes climbing in attics or roofs, where a homeowner can risk falling or exposure to bat guano which carries diseases, simply from inhalation.

Call us if you need help with a Bat Problem
703-232-0857