The smell can be overpowering and it can also spread diseases.
Do bats share attic space with other animals.
Because they fly bats are just about the only animal that won t leave tracks.
In fact according to bat conservation international bats consume about 1 200 mosquito sized insects an hour and some species disperse seeds pollinate plants and feed on beetles that destroy crops.
An attic fits those qualifications very well.
Rarely will you actually see the animals in the attic.
While some can do more damage than others some also do a lot of good.
If you have experience like me you will actually know right away by the odor in the attic.
The best approach here if you do want to get rid of the bats is to hire a professional as the task of excluding bats from an attic is very difficult.
However during the winter the solitary creatures sometimes den together and you can get up to half a dozen adults living in the same space.
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Most people do not tolerate that idea very well and it becomes necessary to evict the bats and repair the structure as needed to prevent them from entering in the future.
Other animals will leave scattered larger droppings.
Each animal has a trademark scent.
You ll spot bat feces accumulating under beams and other places where bats roost often in a straight line.
If do notice signs of animal activity on the floor of your attic it is likely not a bat problem.
Of course you can also watch your house outside especially if you know the entry hole and time of activity and catch the animal in the act.
Bats can get in and out of an attic through a hole that is less than half an inch in size and will usually have multiple entry points.
Bat families prefer somewhere warm and dark to make their home and have their babies.
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There are many ways bats can get into an attic and when they do they ll leave behind a black streaky and oily mess that is a sure mark of a bat entry point.
Bats kept at a proper distance can be very beneficial neighbors.
Bats just like most animals look for warm places to make their home especially during the new england winters.
If any of the animals should die in your attic you will soon know as the smell can be incredibly invasive.
Have bats living in your attic excluded.
Some bats carry rabies which can be spread if a bat bites someone.