Bat Removal
The Northwest Arkansas area is home to a few species of bats and we have experience dealing with all of them. Our bat removal service will ensure that the pests are gone for good. We are dedicated to your satisfaction and also ensure that the contaminated area is professionally cleaned so it is once again safe.
Bats Can Be a Problem In NW Arkansas
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It doesn't matter if you own a home or a commercial property, both are just as likely to house a bat population. They are such small creatures that they need an opening no more than a third of an inch wide to access an attic or a building.
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Older properties that have large insect populations are the most desirable. Even though bats can keep the insect population at bay, their own presence can cause just as many (if not more) problems.
How does our bat control service work?
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If you have a bat colony in your building or on your property, Wildlife Damage Control can perform a bat removal service that can permanently remove the problem. The first step involves identifying every point that the bats use or may eventually use to gain entry. Remember, bats need less than 1/2 inch of space to gain access - so our inspection is quite thorough. After we have identified these access points, we block them using a number of different materials from caulk to grates to screens.
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We then install a one-way ventilation system which allows the bats to leave the area in one direction but not return. This must be done carefully so the bats do not simply find another way to get back in.
Are bats dangerous?
Why do you need bat removal?
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The Little Brown Bat and the Big Brown Bat are known to frequently hibernate and colonize in man made structures, but the animals themselves are not particularly dangerous. However, they can be quite a nuisance by creating high pitched sounds and intimidating guests. The biggest threat from these bats comes from their droppings. Bat droppings (or guano) can produce a horrible odor, spread bacteria and attract insects.
Can bats damage my property?
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Another reason that our bat removal service is quite popular is because bat colonies can cause a lot of structural and cosmetic damage to your property. Each day, a Brown Bat will expel an amount of waste equal to its own weight. Over a period of time, this guano can build up and cause offensive odors and may spread a fungus called histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is a fungus that commonly grows on bird and bat droppings and it can be (in certain circumstances) fatal to humans.
Histoplasmosis can enter a person's body through their lungs or their tear ducts. This is the number one reason why you should address any bat problems immediately. Bat guano can spread this fungus and other bacteria as well, so it is incredibly important that you do not try to clean a contaminated area yourself.
