Bat Prevention And Control How To Keep Bats Out Of Your Omaha Home

Have you ever gone for a walk at night and seen what look like birds flying around in the sky? Chances are, those were not birds but instead bats. Bats are all over the place here in Omaha. When they are not flying around at night hunting for bugs and other things to eat, they are sheltering inside caves and buildings. As you might imagine, it is not healthy for these pests to live inside local homes. Unfortunately, this happens frequently. There is even a chance that these pests are in your attic right now. Today we are going to break down everything you need to know about bat control including popular prevention tips and methods for removing active infestations. Contact our dedicated team at CP Bat Mitigation if you would like to hear from our team about our methods and service offerings. We will run you through what bat pest control in Omaha looks like and find options that will work best to remove and keep these pests out of your home. Keep reading to learn more and to find some helpful information to stop bats before they cause to many problems indoors.

What are the different types of bats?

There are more different types of bats in our area than you might think. We have big brown bats, silver-haired bats, little brown bats, eastern red bats, and many more. Many species across our beautiful state prefer to stick near caves and other natural habitats. There are only a couple species that regularly invade homes and become a problem for locals. We are going to focus today on big and little brown bats. 

Big brown bats are one of the largest local species and have a 12-inch wingspan. Their fur is brown and they have black ears, wings, and feet. These plump pests absolutely love eating night-flying insects and munch on tons of bugs each night. In this way, most local bats are beneficial. If they were only beneficial, we would have no problem with them living inside our homes. Sadly, this is not the case.

Little brown bats are similar in appearance to big brown bats, have a slightly smaller wingspan at 9 to 11-inches and have the same black wings, ears, and feet. Despite these many similarities, however, this local pest is not connected to the big brown bat. 

How can I idenitify an infestation?

If there is one thing you should know about bats it is that these pests are quiet. They do not frequently leave secluded areas like attics and are careful about how much noise they make during the day while roosting. Keeping this in mind, it can be difficult to identify these pests when they invade homes. We recommend starting with a cautious inspection of your attic. Use a flashlight to check rafters for these hanging pests. If you do not want to risk disturbing bats and risking a bite, check at night. This might seem counterproductive considering that bats will be gone, but it is not. If these pests are around, they will leave droppings behind. Most bat droppings are dark, ¼” long, and are pinched at the end. For help identifying an active infestation inside your home or for more information about bat control, talk with our team at CP Bat Mitigation. Otherwise, continue reading to learn about bat proofing your home and some of the problems these pests cause.