Several types of winged wildlife call the Greater Boston area home, including bats. While these small mammals normally roost in trees and caverns, they can also take up space inside Brookline homes and businesses. The longer they live inside Brookline properties, the more damage and health risks they can cause. Therefore, if you’re dealing with a bat problem, you’ll want to call the bat removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston immediately.
Signs of Invasive Bats
Despite their small size, it’s easy to tell if bats have invaded your Brookline home or business – as long as you know what to look for. Some common signs of a bat problem include:
- Strange Sounds: Listen for squeaks, scratches or flapping sounds coming from your attic or walls. Bats will be most active at dawn and dusk, when they leave and return to their roost.
- Foul Droppings: Bat guano is toxic if inhaled, producing a distinct, unpleasant odor.
- Property Damage: Look for claw marks around your attic openings, especially on any wooden structures. Once inside, bats will nest above insulation, electrical wires and stored belongings, covering everything beneath their roost in corrosive guano. There may also be grease marks on walls where bats squeeze in and out of openings on your property.
As soon as you notice any of these signs, it’s time to call Critter Control® of Boston for safe and effective bat removal services.
The Problem with DIY Bat Removal
Bat removal is not an easy process to attempt on your own. While bats are normally docile, they can bite or scratch if they feel cornered or threatened. Bats can spread diseases through their saliva or through the parasites and ticks that they carry, and their droppings can also lead to dangerous respiratory illnesses like histoplasmosis if directly inhaled. Because many bat species are legally protected wildlife, bat removal is a highly regulated process that requires proper handling by licensed and trained professionals. Fortunately, Critter Control® of Boston is here to help.
Humane and Legal Brookline Bat Removal Services
Critter Control® of Boston uses a humane and efficient four-step bat removal process that is low-risk and low impact. Our method includes:
- Inspection: We’ll conduct a thorough walkthrough of your Brookline property’s interior and exterior to determine the size and extent of the problem and locate any potential entry points.
- Removal: Following a custom removal plan tailored to fit your needs and budget, we use eco-friendly techniques to exclude all bats from your home or business.
- Exclusion: We’ll install exclusion methods, such as chimney caps and vent screens, to prevent any further bat problems.
- Restoration: Finally, we’ll sanitize and remove hazardous materials and restore your property to its pre-infestation condition.
Whether you have an existing bat problem or want to prevent one from ever starting, rely on the bat removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston for safe and effective services throughout the Greater Boston area. To schedule an inspection for your Brookline home or business and receive a free bat removal estimate, call us today at 617-975-0440.
