Bat removal services are a necessity for all homeowners. Bats can be found in many places, including attics and chimneys. You may not know that bats carry rabies and other diseases that could be dangerous to you or your family members. If you see any signs of bat activity near your home, call a professional to remove them from the property as soon as possible. Here are some ways to tell if you need bat removal services.

1. You See Bats on the Exterior of Your House

Given that there are many habitats for bats near houses, it's not uncommon to see them hanging around on the exterior of your home. They may not look dirty or diseased, but that doesn't mean they aren't. When you see bats on the outside of your house, it's best to call a professional for help in removing them.

2. You Hear Noises Coming from Your Attic or Anywhere Inside Your Home

Bats are nocturnal creatures who usually hang out during nighttime hours or when it is dark. If you hear screeching, scratching, rustling, and other sounds inside of your home at night, there's a good chance it might be bats. These animals can make very loud noises if they become agitated or want out. If you have been hearing these strange sounds from your walls, it's time to consider bat removal services.

3. You See Guano in Your Attic or Around the Exterior of Your Home

If you notice any guano inside of your attic, on the outside of your house, or near other parts of it, there's a good chance that bats are using your property as their hotel room. These droppings could contain bat bugs.

Unfortunately, bat droppings, in addition to having an impact on human health, may also harm a home. According to Pest World, each bat produces up to 30 droppings each day. Because bats prefer to live in large colonies, the number of droppings in a home may rapidly build up, causing roofs to cave in. If you spot droppings on your property anywhere outside of an established colony, call a professional to come out and remove them immediately.

4. You Have Bats in Your Chimney Winter Months

If you typically use your fireplace when it gets cold outside but suddenly have to put that off because there are bats in there, then it's time to call bat removal services. Please do not leave things as they are out of fear of losing the creatures to the harsh winter. Remember, bats are disease carriers, and your "acts of mercy" may put you in danger.

5. You Find a Sick or Injured Bat in Your Yard or Home

If you find bats who cannot fly or seem weak with bald patches of fur, this is a sign that they may be sick. Not only will you want to call for help removing them from the property immediately, but it's best not to touch that bat under any circumstances due to the health risks associated with rabies and other zoonotic diseases that bats can carry.

6. You See Bat Droppings in Your Yard or Garden Areas

Bat waste isn't just limited to an area where they sleep during nighttime hours; they can drop large amounts while flying at night. Bat droppings can be found around the exterior of your home and even in the garden or yard areas. This is a sure sign that you need bat extermination services.

7. You Notice Large Brown Stains on Your Ceilings and/or Beams

Bat urine and droppings can stain your beams, ceilings, and walls. These brown stains can appear as rings or other types of spotting on the wood surfaces in and around your home. If you notice these stains along with any signs of bat activity, it's time to call bat exterminator services.

If you notice any of these seven signs, it's time to call for help. At Aksarben Bat and Critter Removal, we will come out and identify if you have a bat problem and then help you remove them for good. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to get a price quote. We look forward to hearing from you soon.