Going Batty – Bats in your Attic
Similar to all the wild life we have in Delta; our local bats also look for comfy places that are quiet and near their food. So let’s add bats to the list of creators that like to use our attics as home, which include: rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels and a host of insects. The problem with owls is that they can be noisy, they may roost in large numbers, their guano (feces) can mark ceilings and grow fungus that causes respiratory infections, and of course they attract other pests. So if you want to intervene you can take steps to keep these horror show actors from occupying your attic. So all you have to do is look up. Inspect the roof, soffits, fascia and air vents for holes, cracks and spaces in tight corners of your roof. Also check for torn screens in ventilation screens (a favorite entry point for squirrels). Believe it or not, bats can get into spaces that mice have a hard time getting into; as they can contort their bodies in order to squeeze through openings as small as 1.5 cm. They like to be at least 2.5 meters off the ground. Bats do not have the ability to gnaw or chew their way through boards and drywall. Capping your chimney is also a good idea as they like to roost there as well, plus this will eliminate other birds, rats and squirrels from accessing your house. If you already have bats in your attic, do-it-yourself bat repellents don’t work so call a pro in as these creatures are a protected species.
go green pest control.ca Randy Bilesky BsF CPA
http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/blogs/blog-going-batty-bats-in-your-attic-1.23311210
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