Maybe you’ve heard suspicious fluttering noises up in your attic or maybe you found your neighbors recently had to deal with a bat infestation, and now you’re worried that you’ll be next. The idea that bats could be roosting in your attic can be frightening. While the bats found in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area aren’t aggressive toward people, their guano can cause a lot of damage to your attic and bats can also spread dangerous diseases like rabies. If you’re worried about bats, you should assess how high the risk is that they’ll get into your attic.
In addition to being able to fly, bats can squeeze their little bodies through very small spaces. Just because you don’t have a gaping hole in your roof doesn’t mean that bats can’t get in. If you’re concerned about a bat infestation, get up on your roof and perform an inspection. Any holes in your roof shingles, eaves or soffits will place your attic at risk of a bat infestation. Take a look at any vents leading out of your attic, too. Make sure that any exterior vent openings have mesh covers since bats can slip right in through the popular flapper vent covers.
Other factors that can increase the risk of a bat infestation in your Raleigh area home include large populations of mosquitoes in your yard, the warmth of your attic, and the infrequency with which you enter your attic. If your attic is kept warm, you almost never go up there, and there are lots of mosquitoes on your property, you’re at higher risk of bat infestation.
Are you worried that your attic may be invaded by bats? Get in touch with Southern Wildlife Management today if you’re interested in bat exclusion services in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area!
NCSU Alumni