Bats in your attic!

[Treetops]

So something you might give some thought to. I’ve just discovered (!) that bats have been making a home in my attic. No I didn’t hear them. I called Massey, my pest control service, and they sent out not one, but two specialists. I am now having my attic sealed in such a way that when the last bat flies out there is a trap door that prevents them from re-entering. Massey suggested that I inform my neighbors, because once the bats can no longer enter my house they start to look for other homes. And in Florida bats are protected in the summer! Natalie Scott, with Massey, gave me her direct number 228-341-1918, suggesting that I contact my neighbors and recommend they contact her or their pest control company. So, let me emphasize, I am not benefiting from any of the above. :shocked::shocked:

[vintageogauge]

So something you might give some thought to. I’ve just discovered (!) that bats have been making a home in my attic. No I didn’t hear them. I called Massey, my pest control service, and they sent out not one, but two specialists. I am now having my attic sealed in such a way that when the last bat flies out there is a trap door that prevents them from re-entering. Massey suggested that I inform my neighbors, because once the bats can no longer enter my house they start to look for other homes. And in Florida bats are protected in the summer! Natalie Scott, with Massey, gave me her direct number 228-341-1918, suggesting that I contact my neighbors and recommend they contact her or their pest control company. So, let me emphasize, I am not benefiting from any of the above. :shocked::shocked:

We had bats in our hunting camp up north, we left bright LED lights on in the attic, came back in two weeks and they were gone, that's all it took to get rid of them.

[Shipping up to Boston]

You’re very lucky that they were confined to your attic. Almost certain rabies testing if you had to tackle one in the living space. Great for the environment but not so good for human interaction

[Rainger99]

So something you might give some thought to. I’ve just discovered (!) that bats have been making a home in my attic. No I didn’t hear them. I called Massey, my pest control service, and they sent out not one, but two specialists. I am now having my attic sealed in such a way that when the last bat flies out there is a trap door that prevents them from re-entering. Massey suggested that I inform my neighbors, because once the bats can no longer enter my house they start to look for other homes. And in Florida bats are protected in the summer! Natalie Scott, with Massey, gave me her direct number 228-341-1918, suggesting that I contact my neighbors and recommend they contact her or their pest control company. So, let me emphasize, I am not benefiting from any of the above. :shocked::shocked:

How did they get in?

[Topspinmo]

How did they get in?

Probably through squirrel hole? Or piece of flashing separated? In my area bats nest and roost in CYV cement walls where they join.

[Normal]

Probably through squirrel hole? Or piece of flashing separated? In my area bats nest and roost in CYV cement walls where they join.

It only takes a very small hole about the size of a dime for bats to get in. The OPs pest plan is correct. A flap is placed outside the exit spot. The bats can push the flap to get out, but can’t push it to return. Once they find a place they like, they can be difficult to get rid of. The house is caulked after they leave.

It’s easy to tell if you have a problem. At dusk a homeowner can see them exit usually at corners where the soffit and roof meet. It will happen like clockwork. Neighbors DO need to be aware. The next easiest spot for them to enter and roost will be taken up as their new home.

[Topspinmo]

I hope there no pups if so might be illegal to eliminate them till they’re gone?

Like other mammals, mother bats feed their pups breastmilk, not insects. Most bats give birth to a single pup!

[Topspinmo]

You’re very lucky that they were confined to your attic. Almost certain rabies testing if you had to tackle one in the living space. Great for the environment but not so good for human interaction

How would they get in living quarters? The don’t naw holes. The hole/ opening has to be there?

[Shipping up to Boston]

How would they get in living quarters? The don’t naw holes. The hole/ opening has to be there?
Enjoy!

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[fdpaq0580]

I keep my bat's in my belfry. They like it there.
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