Massachusetts is home to native bats that can cause you serious problems if they decide to roost in the attic or chimney of your Quincy property. Wherever bats nest, the small creatures will leave a large amount of waste and droppings, which produce toxic smells that are dangerous to human health. However, bats are a protected species and can only be relocated during certain times of the year. That’s why you should turn to the bat removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston for help removing invasive bats.
4 Common Signs of Bats
To determine if bats are infesting your Quincy, MA property, look out for the following signs:
- The strong smell of ammonia
- Visible signs of bat droppings
- Dark, greasy stains near chimney and attic openings, or around other points of entry
- Nighttime noise activity coming from your attic or walls such as screeching, fluttering or scratching
Damage Caused by Invasive Bats
- Structural Damage – The longer invasive bats are allowed to nest, the greater your home’s integrity could be threatened. Nuisance bats can also create holes in your roof and nest above electrical wires or insulation, causing costly damage.
- Parasites – The bacteria, fleas and ticks found in bat droppings can be passed on to you, your family and your pets.
- Disease – If bats feel threatened, they can bite on scratch, passing on diseases like rabies in the process. If inhaled, toxic bat droppings, or guano, can put humans at risk of contracting histoplasmosis, a dangerous respiratory disease.
Safe Quincy, MA Bat Removal Services
At Critter Control® of Boston, humane bat removal, exclusion and prevention are our main objectives. Our low-risk, low-impact, and eco-friendly four-step bat removal process includes a thorough property inspection, complete bat removal, and damage restoration. To ensure any and all invasive bats are unharmed, our skilled and licensed technicians will install one-way doors that allow bats to safely leave your Quincy property while also permanently keeping them out. We also provide preventative bat exclusion methods that include the installation of chimney caps, chimney screening, and vent screens to keep bats from returning.
Whether you have an existing bat problem or want to prevent one from ever starting, you can count on Critter Control® of Boston for safe and effective services. To schedule an inspection for your Quincy home or business and receive a free bat removal estimate, call 617-975-0440 today.
