Getting Rid of Bats from the Walls of your Home Categories Pest Control Date/Time 2016-09-07 - 11:36 Author Christopher Goddard If you are facing the problem of bats on the walls of your home, then it is time to look for a way out. Bats can be a great nuisance, and it is advisable to get rid of them before the problem becomes worse. They tend to live in colonies (families) but at the beginning, you might only see one or two of them. With time this advances, and it becomes harder to get rid of them. The most effective method of getting rid of bats is finding a way for them to go out rather than killing or trapping them. Getting rid of bats on walls Inspection If you suspect that there might be bats on a certain wall of your home, it is always advisable to first carry out an inspection. An inspection is a good way to make sure that you are dealing with bats and no other pests. It is easy to identify bats on the wall based on the noise that they make. Bats make a squeak, and although their noise might be confused with rats, the squeak of a bat is very distinct. The second this is to look for droppings on the wall and floor. Find the entry/exit points Once you ascertain that bats might be living on that particular wall, it is time to identify the entry and exit points of the bats. Identifying these points will make it easier when the time for execution comes. Execution is the most effective way to get rid of bats in the home. Check for trapped bats Sometimes the bats tend to get trapped on the walls especially if they are cracks and openings on the wall. Try and make sure that the cracks are clear, and there are no bats living inside there. Once you make sure that there are no bats in the cracks, it is time to seal them to avoid future infestation. The best material to seal the opening is fiberglass because it is believed that the bats do not like it. Use a repellant A bat repellant is supposed to make the bats go away from the building but in case you don’t have a bat repellant, you can always use a cat or dog repellant. This will make the bats move away from the wall and shift to another place that is further away.
