Bats are a common problem for many Sioux Falls residents. If they hang around your home too much, they will eventually try to find a way to come inside and roost.
At CP Bat Mitigation, we have been helping people safely and effectively eliminate bats from their property. Our Sioux Falls pest control specialists not only know the best way to evict the bats from your home, but we also know the best time of the year to do it.
When Bat Exclusion Could Be Harmful To The Bats In Sioux Falls
All of the bats that are found throughout South Dakota are insectivores. Because of this, bats are usually only active when insects are active. During the colder months, bats will either fly away to a warmer climate or find a safe place to hibernate until the warm weather is back.
If you see bats hibernating in the winter, it is best to leave them alone. If you try to move them to a new location, you will disturb their hibernation and, essentially, leave them stranded in a place without a viable food and water source. Many bats evicted from a location during the middle of winter end up dying of starvation or exposure to the cold.
Gentle Bat Mitigation Tips
In South Dakota, bats are a protected animal unless you have state permission and a specific set of circumstances have occurred. If you want to reduce the chances of having bats around your property, you have to use some humane bat control solutions. Some of the gentle bat mitigation techniques that you can try include:
- Install bright lights. Bats don't like bright lights. You could try installing ultra-bright bulbs in your outdoor lighting fixtures. You could also hang mirrors, old CDs, or any other reflective object around the light to make the area even brighter.
- Keep insects away. Bats will usually only come to your property if they feel there is a reliable food source. Make sure to keep a lid on your outdoor trash cans and eliminate any standing water to reduce the chances of having insects swarm your home.
- Seal up entryways. Bats are unable to create holes in your home. Instead, they will come into your attic, shed, and other dwellings by entering through spaces that are already there. Make sure there are no gaps or cracks on your roof or around your home.
Owls are fierce predators of the bat. If you want to deter bats from coming onto your property, consider placing a realistic owl statue on your property.
Pros And Cons Associated With Bat Mitigation
Bats can be beneficial because they can help keep the insect population down around your home. However, there are other ways to reduce the number of insects you have around your home, so you don't necessarily need bats around to do that.
One of the biggest reasons why people choose to find effective bat control solutions is due to the fact that bats can be incredibly harmful if they are allowed to come into your home. They are known to carry and spread a wide variety of diseases and viruses. They will also leave their guano, or bat droppings, all over your home, which could further spread diseases and cause damage to the wood and structure of your home.
Contact The Pros Today!
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to evict bats from your home or Sioux Falls property, give us a call today. Our experienced bat control specialists will go to work to ensure that the bats are relocated to keep you and your family safe.