Bats are small, nocturnal flying mammals that are common to the Greater Boston area. While bats normally roost in caves and trees, they’ll often fly into residential Somerville homes and commercial buildings in search of a dark place to nest. While bats are an important species to their local ecosystems, they can become quite a destructive nuisance if they choose to roost on your property.
Common Signs of Bats on Your Somerville Property
You’re likely dealing with a bat problem if you notice bats flying around your property, especially at dawn or dusk. However, there are a few telltale signs to look out for if you suspect you’re dealing with nuisance bats, include:
- Noises – Listen for fluttering, scratching and squeaking sounds in the attic or behind your
- Droppings – Also known as guano, bat waste is toxic if inhaled and resembles rodent droppings.
- Smells – Bat waste emits an unpleasant ammonia-like odor accompanied by milky stains.
- Property Damage – Bats will nest above attic insulation, beams, flooring and electrical wires, damaging such critical infrastructure with their corrosive guano. They’re also known carriers of fleas and ticks, which can transmit disease to you, your loved ones and your household pets.
The sooner you notice the signs of invasive bats, the sooner you can begin the bat removal process. However, bats are protected at both the state and federal level, which means their removal from any property is heavily regulated. Instead of risking legal fines by attempting DIY bat removal, rely on the licensed experts at Critter Control® of Boston.
Your Somerville Bat Removal Experts
At Critter Control® of Boston, we use a four-step method of low-risk and low-impact techniques to safely and legally remove invasive bats. Our process includes:
- Inspection: Our team will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your property’s interior and exterior, noting any problem areas and entry points as we determine the size of the bat problem.
- Removal: Using treatments that are eco-friendly and effective, we’ll humanely exclude all bats from your Somerville property.
- Exclusion: We’ll install chimney caps, vent screens and other exclusion materials to prevent your unwanted guests from re-entering.
- Restoration: Any hazardous materials are removed, and contaminated areas are cleaned, sanitized and restored to their pre-infestation conditions.
Whether you have an existing bat problem or want to prevent one from developing on your Somerville property, you can rely on the bat removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston for services. Our team of experts is proud to serve the Greater Boston area with highly effective and safe wildlife removal services. Schedule an inspection and receive a free bat removal estimate by calling us today at 617-975-0440.