Bat Infestations FAQs

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Bats are not as dangerous to humans as their reputation makes people believe. They are incredibly beneficial to the environment because they help control insect populations, and some species are great pollinators. However, despite their benefits, bats can be a nuisance if they roost in your home or business. Bats can cause structural damage to your house and pose health hazards. Bats are federally protected, so both the federal government and states have laws to protect them and ensure they are removed from homes and businesses safely. Removing bats on your own can be dangerous and pose health risks, but a professional can remove bats safely and legally. We created this guide with common bat FAQs to help you understand more about bat infestations. 1. Why Do Bats Appear So Suddenly During an Infestation? Bats may suddenly appear in the late spring and early fall when mothers deliver and raise their pups, as attics and other areas of the home make ideal warm, dry, and empty spaces to nest. Bats also...
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How Do You Know if a Wild Animal Has Rabies

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Rabies is a serious disease that, if left untreated, can prove fatal for any mammal that has it. To help prevent you and your loved ones from contracting this fatal disease, you should be able to tell when a wild animal has rabies. What Is Rabies and How Can It Affect Animals (And You, if Bitten)? Knowing what rabies is and how wild animals get this disease is the first step to countering it. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system in mammals. It is most often transmitted by animals a few days before they die when their saliva comes into contact with another mammal's scratches, open wounds, or mucous membranes. Normally this is the final stage of rabies. Saliva is the only way for the disease to travel from one mammal to another since the virus can’t survive in the open air. When a human contracts rabies, they first experience an incubation period that can range from a couple of...
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How Does an Animal Get Into My House?

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An animal may get into your house through the openings in your roof, attic, chimney, crawlspace, or basement. If you suspect an animal has gotten in, inspect your interior and exterior property for signs of wildlife activity, such as chew marks, grease stains, droppings, or damage. A professional wildlife removal company can help you deal with the animals in your home through exclusion techniques. Explore the animals that can get into your house to determine how to deal with any potential intruders. Request Wildlife Removal Services ➔ Main Entry Points Depending on the animal's size, their entry points into your home don't need to be large. Check the following places for signs of wildlife in your home: Crawlspace or Basement: Animals enjoy hiding in dry, dark spaces. You can determine if wildlife is in this part of your home by checking the foundation from the outside. Pay attention to gaps, such as places where different types of building materials meet or where cables,...
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How to Tell If You Have Bats in Your Attic

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Bats are an unwelcome invasion in any home. If you think there are bats in your attic, you'll want to act right away. Bats can carry diseases harmful to both humans and pets. They can also reproduce in your home, leading to an even bigger problem later. If you need to remove bats from your attic, call the bat removal experts at Urban Jungle for help. Call Now for Bat Removal Here are a few signs of bats in the attic and steps to take if you have a bat infestation.   Why and How Bats Get Into the Attic It's well known that bats like caves — they're dark, secret, and quiet. The only issue is that caves tend to be cold. Attics are warm, especially in the south. Drawn to the high temperature and darkness, bats feel right at home in a rarely used attic with no windows.  They get into the attic through small holes and gaps in the roof. Once they are in,...
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