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Bat Mitigation In Elk Point, SD

Elk Point, a city in the southeastern part of South Dakota, is located near the tri-state area of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, making it an important transportation hub.

Residents and visitors fond of history speak highly of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District Museum and the Union County Heritage Museum. And if you're into fun with a tight-knit community, you will want to attend the Union County Fair and the Elk Point Winter Festival.

However, living in Elk Point also means putting up with bats and other invaders. Bats are an essential part of the ecosystem for many reasons. Some feed on nectar and pollen, making them pollinators just like honeybees, and they often feed on nuisance insects like mosquitoes and moths. They also help with fertilization and seed dispersal.

The absence of bats would negatively affect the delicate balance of our South Dakota wildlife and flora quickly. Still, you don't want them on your property for many reasons. If these winged mammals have taken over your attic or other living areas, CP Bat Mitigation provides bat mitigation in Elk Point you can rely on.

Residential Bat Mitigation In Elk Point

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Bats are a valuable part of our healthy ecosystem in South Dakota, but they have no business being in your home.

While they will usually stay away from humans in their natural habitat, if they are to take over, there is a chance they will bite if threatened or handled. They can also transmit dangerous diseases like rabies and histoplasmosis, and their droppings can cause property damage. They can also give your pets parasites. 

If you have seen them in your attic or suspect they may have taken over because of suspicious noises, CP Bat Mitigation is here to help with residential bat mitigation strategies you can count on. With over 30 years of experience and a 5-star rating online, our experts will remove the infestation quickly and safely.

Our bat mitigation process starts with an inspection that includes your attic and roof to determine why these flying mammals were able to take over. We will then recommend a treatment strategy, which usually entails closing off all but one access point, which we will fit with an exclusion device to get the bats out humanely and as quickly as possible. Call us today to get started.

Commercial Bat Mitigation In Elk Point

Bats can wreak havoc on businesses in no time. They can scare off customers and employees, cause property damage, and spread dangerous diseases, including potentially deadly rabies.

Moreover, bats are often legally protected by law, and you will need specific tools to eliminate an infestation. Working with an experienced bat mitigation company is the best way to remove these invaders from your commercial property and put them back in nature where they belong.

Call us today to tell us more about the type of business you operate, schedule an inspection of your property, and learn about our commercial bat mitigation plans.

The Best Way To Prevent Bats Around Your Elk Point Property

Many types of bats are essential to controlling insect populations, but if they're getting too close to your Elk Point property and causing problems, there are a few ways to prevent them from taking over:

  • Seal entry points: Bats can enter your home through small gaps, including around windows and doors. Repairing any damage to your roof or siding, and sealing openings around pipes and vents, is essential to a successful bat mitigation strategy.
  • Consider bat houses: Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe and alternative roosting location and discourage them from taking over your indoor space.
  • Remove food sources: Insects attract bats, spiders, and more. Using outdoor lighting with motion sensors and eliminating standing water sources can reduce insect activity.
  • Hire a professional: If you have bats on your property, hiring a professional wildlife removal service is best. Our experts can safely and humanely remove them from your property and prevent them from returning.

State and federal laws protect bats. Preventing them from roosting on your property without harming them is essential. The experts at CP Bat Mitigation have the tools and experience to do it properly and effectively.

How To Tell If Bats Are Roosting On Your Elk Point Property

Do you suspect that bats may be roosting on your Elk Point property? If so, here are some signs to watch for:

  • Bat guano: Bat droppings, or guano, can indicate that bats are in your home or nearby. You will usually find it in areas where bats enter or exit your home, often near attic vents or under eaves.
  • Stains or grease marks: Bats can leave grease or oil marks on surfaces they come in contact with, such as walls or ceilings.
  • Noises: Bats are most active at night and may make high-pitched squeaking or chirping sounds. Hearing these noises from your attic or other areas of your home may be a sign of bat activity.
  • Sightings: Bats are usually active in the early morning or dusk when you're most likely to see them. If they fly in and out of your attic or other areas of the house, they're likely roosting there.

If you suspect that bats have settled on your property, you must take steps to address the issue swiftly. Bats can carry diseases, and their droppings can pose health risks.

A professional bat mitigation company knows how to eliminate a bat infestation while complying with state and federal laws. At CP Bat Mitigation, we also have the tools to address the issue humanely and without harming the bats.

Give us a call, and we will make your home bat-free before you know it with the latest, top-rated strategies.

Bats are an essential part of nature, and many laws are in effect to protect them. However, you shouldn't have to put up with them in your home! CP Bat Mitigation can help you get rid of them humanely while keeping your family safe with bat control strategies that work.

What Our Customers Are Saying

"Made a phone call, he showed up the next day with simple, effective advice and didn't try to up-sell any additional services.  I would highly recommend."

Greg W

"5 Stars!!!!   John and his team made an unfortunate house-selling situation a great experience.  John came and gave us an estimate within a day and was very friendly and knowledgeable.  They fixed the bat issue and even took a look at our new place afterward.  I definitely recommend contacting Central Plains if need help in this area.  They provide a very professional service for a great value!"

Brenda D

"John was over the morning after I made my initial call regarding bats. He was able to quickly identify the problem areas and built a fair quote to remove the bats. His knowledge is broad on his profession."

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