Signs that you have a bat problem.
How to tell if you have bats in roof.
If you do spot a bat contact a conservation agency or your local bat group.
One obvious sign of a bat infestation is guano in the house.
Your pet brings home a bat.
Guano is another strong sign of bats in a roof.
Temporary measures can be taken to keep them out until the roof can be fixed permanently.
Bats leave droppings at the entrance to the roost area that can accumulate on walls windowsills or porches or on areas below the entrance to the roost.
Excluding bats in roofs.
If any problems are encountered with bats or if any repair work to the roof is necessary advice must be sought from the relevant statutory nature conservation agency.
All bats and their roost sites are fully protected by law even if bats are not present all the time.
Any accumulation of bat droppings below these spaces is cause for concern.
Bats leave stains from the oil and dust in their fur as they fly in and out.
If this is the case the bats have become quite established in your attic and your only recourse is to call your local pest control experts.
If you have bats in your roof their access must not be impeded.
After the bats have left getting rid of them is a matter of making sure they cannot get back into the roof.
They ll assess the situation and set up a plan to remove them promptly.
Here are some telltale signs that you have bats in your house.
While most bats are totally peaceful and harmless they can carry viruses and diseases such as histoplasmosis a condition that is contagious to humans.
Note the location from which the bats leave.
The significant risk of having bats in your home is the safety of your family.
Bats flying to and from your home is a strong indicator that you have an infestation.
If you find areas with stains or gaps large enough to admit a bat look at the ground directly under these entry points.