Having bats in your attic can cause various issues for both your house and your family's health. Luckily, bat extermination services are professionals and are always available to help with bat removals so you can keep your family safe. Below are the top four reasons to hire a bat removal company rather than attempt bat removal yourself.

Complete Inspection

Just because you only see one or two bats in your house doesn't mean there's not more. Bat exterminators provide you with a full inspection and know common places bats hide to look for them. According to the Illinois Department of Health, attics with openings larger than 1/4 inch are popular locations where bats raise their pups. After a complete inspection, the bat removal company can determine the approximate amount of bats in your home along with their location to come up with the right extermination plan.

Humane Removal

Yes, bats are a huge pest, but some species are endangered and need to be protected. Bat removal companies have the proper tools needed to safely relocate the bats as well as keep themselves safe. Bats can carry diseases like rabies and when agitated by humans become aggressive and could bite you, because of this it is always important to hire a knowledgeable bat remover.

Clean Up

Unfortunately, bats create a huge mess where they are living that can affect the health of your family, even after they are removed. Bat feces can grow fungus causing lung issues in humans and can rot out wood and erode metal in the structure of your house. The good news is when you hire a bat removal company, they also will provide clean-up after the removal of bats to keep the area clean and your family safe.

Licensing

Since bat control and removal is such a dangerous profession, experts are licensed or certified to be able to handle the bats in your home. The most qualified bat exterminators take various courses in wildlife removal and control which along with their hands-on experience, makes them prepared and knowledgeable to handle your bat removals safely.

Attempting to control bats yourself or allowing bats to live in your attic is extremely dangerous. If you see a bat in your home or suspect you may have a bat issue, call a bat removal company immediately to resolve the issue and keep your family safe.