--
When it comes to bat control in North Carolina’s Triangle Area, there is one thing that is for sure. Bat removal and exclusion is a growing need among wildlife control professionals. The Triangle Area of North Carolina consists of Raleigh and the surrounding areas such as Chapel Hill, Durham NC, Apex NC, Holly Springs, Cary NC and Garner NC. All wildlife removal companies in the area should be fully licensed and insured.
Here is the 3 step process for dealing with bats in the attic:
#1 Bat Removal – To properly handle a bat infestation a thorough inspection to evaluate the extent and location of the colonies is mandatory. This at the very least will indicate the amount of attic cleanup needed from the bats in your attic. Once the points of entry are found, humane wildlife removal measures are put in place to ensure the excluders get rid of bats without harming them. This is especially important during maternity season. Read more on Raleigh, NC bat control services.
Because bats are not eliminated and will re-infest the same structure; the main thrust of control is to build-out (exclude) the bats after they have migrated to overwinter or have been evicted via one-way exits that are installed to prevent their re-entry (not during baby rearing); followed by the finalization of the exclusion. Bat droppings in the crawl space are usually always left behind. Bat feces is also called bat guano. Bat traps should never be used as they can lead to bats dying, bat extermination is illegal as all bats including big brown bats and little brown bats are federally protected.
Since the bats are not eliminated, it is important to seal all structural areas they can inhabit in a building. If this practice is not followed they will just move from one area to another. Bats do not create building entries, they take advantage of existing ones. The bat exclusion must be to any area larger than ¼ inch around the entire roofline perimeter of the entire house including but not limited to all construction gaps at roof/fascia junctions, soffits, exterior wall/freeze board junctions, gable vents, other animal (woodpeckers, raccoons, squirrels) holes in upper areas, dormer/roof junctions, roof to roof junctions, chimney flues, chimney/soffit/roof junctions, ridge and other roof vents, etc.
The materials we use, depending on the size and adjacent materials of construction are galvanized steel flashing (primed and painted to match the surrounding areas), galvanized steel hardware cloth, animal exclusion foam, silicone caulk and other construction materials as needed. After all the bats have been removed and the exclusion is final, PCA can remove contaminated insulation, etc. then clean and deodorize these areas. Exclusion services for bat entry points into an attic before Raleigh bat removal is never recommended. It’s always best to get rid of bats first.
#2 Bat Exclusion – Bats are a compact species. They are so small that they can gain entry through openings that are as narrow as your finger. It’s always best to take a meticulous approach to bat exclusion. Homeowners must seal off every possible entry point, so bats cannot re-enter your property. The sealant used is specifically designed for wildlife exclusion work, which works in conjunction with copper mesh. This combination provides total protection from bat invaders.
Simply sealing off the attic vents is not enough to “bat proof” a home, which is why North Carolina Wildlife Removal and pest control companies close off every possible crack. Each wildlife exclusion service is backed by a five-year guarantee, along with extension options. As a result, you reap the benefits of total coverage – from the inside and out. It is important to note that bat poison is highly illegal.
A bat exclusion service includes an in-depth consultation that properly identifies how bats are gaining entry to your home. Most homes have 10-15 entry points. Effective exclusion methods ensure bats are able to leave your property, but make it impossible to return. Removal of guano, damage repair or droppings cleanup, is also included in the service. Learn more about bat removal in Raleigh, NC.
#3 Attic Clean Out – A lengthy stay by a group of nuisance bats can produce masses of guano also known as bat poop. Heavy layers of guano can stress the drywall that supports it, in most cases that surface will be the ceiling. There can be occurrences where ceilings will buckle or fail due to the weight of the dense guano… But that isn’t probable unless the bat problems have been left unaddressed for several years. However, don’t underestimate the potential damages bat guano can cause to your attic. It’s bad news.
Insulation is typically ruined by bat guano and will need to be replaced, but that isn’t the only concern; in extreme cases of guano buildup, seeping moisture along with the surplus of added weight will lead to failure of the joists, which will compromise the entire structure’s durability.
Release ID: 338880