{"id":1344,"date":"2016-06-01T17:37:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T21:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/naples\/?page_id=1344"},"modified":"2016-06-01T17:37:31","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T21:37:31","slug":"bats-attic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/naples\/bats-attic\/","title":{"rendered":"Bats Attic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bats In The Attic<\/h2>\n
\"batBats<\/span> are very beneficial to the environment and for their mosquito controlling capabilities, but will be attracted to man-made architecture and attics for a suitable roosting location. Bats<\/span>\u00a0can cause extreme amounts of damage\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic\u00a0area\u00a0in\u00a0a quick amount of time in Naples, Florida. Signs of\u00a0bats<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0attic\u00a0can be determined from staining on drywall or outside, damage on the outside of home from droppings, and from the sounds of something scampering in the walls or soffit.\u00a0Bats<\/span>\u00a0are common inhabitants of most residential neighborhoods. They are nocturnal, and roost during the day, which makes observing activity of\u00a0bats<\/span>\u00a0difficult for a homeowner or business to see.\u00a0Bats<\/span>\u00a0will be attracted\u00a0in\u00a0or around your home by shelter.\u00a0Bats<\/span> will utilize man-made architecture to roost. Bats<\/span> possess the ability to fit into 3\/8″ openings. It is not hard for a\u00a0bat<\/span>\u00a0to fit into small crevices to gain access into a\u00a0attic. Here are some of the nuisance problems from bats<\/span> in the attic.<\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Bats<\/span>\u00a0going\u00a0in\u00a0through gable vent.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span>\u00a0going\u00a0in\u00a0window dormer or eve gap.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> getting in behind\u00a0siding.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> going in\u00a0a hole\u00a0in\u00a0soffit.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> flying out of the\u00a0roofline.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> entering a\u00a0attic\u00a0vent.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> getting in fascia.
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  • Bats<\/span> roosting on outside of home.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bats<\/span> behind the shutters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As you can see, there are several places to check for\u00a0bat<\/span>\u00a0activity and damage can become very severe. Proper professional help is suggested\u00a0in\u00a0dealing with\u00a0bats<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0attic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Bat\u00a0Damage\u00a0In\u00a0a\u00a0Attic<\/h2>\n
    If you suspect\u00a0bats<\/span>\u00a0have been\u00a0in\u00a0your\u00a0attic, chances are you will have some degree of damage. Bats<\/span>, happen to have one of the quickest fecal accumulation abilities of of any mammal. Bat\u00a0<\/span>droppings, better known as guano, can quickly contaminate a attic and even damage the outside of your home. Factors that will contribute to damage will greatly depend on how large the bat<\/span> colony is, and how long the colony has been present. Bat<\/span> damage will not come from bats<\/span> chewing, but from contamination and staining from their droppings (guano). Unlike mice, bats<\/span> do not chew openings, but rather fit in small cracks and construction gaps. Once in a attic, droppings will start to accumulate day after day. Droppings, in heavy accumulations, can become odorous and be smelled in the interior. In periods of extreme heat, urine and feces can sweat, staining any material it touches as it runs down. It is important to understand, that bat<\/span> droppings in a attic, do not break down over time, as if they would outside, exposed to the elements. Droppings in a attic, will harbor pathogens, bacteria, virus, and even parasites, especially in large accumulation. Professional help is recommended, as Animal Pros offers evaluations for humane bat<\/span> removal and bat<\/span> remediation services.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Bat\u00a0Damage To Duct Lines<\/h2>\n
    Bats<\/span>\u00a0once\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic, will start to roost in certain areas. Droppings can start to accumulate, and become heavy in large deposit areas. If the weight of droppings or guano starts to accumulate on a duct line, it can restrict air flow as the line will start to buckle under the weight. If a animal other than a bat<\/span> has breeched a line, bat<\/span> guano could contaminate the line, and affect the entire duct system. EPA regulations suggest if any animal or droppings has entered soft insulated duct work, that there is no amount of duct cleaning that can work. The only thing that will be effective is removing and replacing the duct line. Contaminates from feces and urine, do not break down\u00a0in\u00a0a hvac line. Disturbance of the droppings from the animal can spread airborne particulates throughout the entire duct system, resulting\u00a0in\u00a0major damage. Quick action should be taken if you suspect\u00a0bats<\/span> or droppings\u00a0are\u00a0in\u00a0your duct lines. Call our Animal Pros specialists today.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Bat Dropping Damage To Insulation<\/h2>\n
    One of the most common problems with bats<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0attic,\u00a0is damage to the insulation. Bats<\/span>\u00a0are very small mammals often weighing only a few ounces, and will damage insulation\u00a0in\u00a0several ways. Flattening of the insulation from a heavy\u00a0raccoon\u00a0is expected as they move from one end of the\u00a0attic\u00a0to the other.\u00a0Raccoon\u00a0Latrines or areas that they utilize for their bathroom can quickly damage insulation. Dropping accumulate daily, and there is only so much urine and feces insulation can absorb. Contaminated insulation will need to be properly removed completely. Call our Animal Pros restoration team to help with all your insulation needs.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Bat Damage To Electrical Wires<\/h2>\n
    Electrical Wire damage caused by bats<\/span>\u00a0can usually occur when electric wires are\u00a0in\u00a0close proximity to where bats<\/span>\u00a0are located\u00a0in\u00a0your\u00a0attic. As bats<\/span>\u00a0move\u00a0in\u00a0tight places along the soffit areas\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic, electrical wires can often get shorted out from large guano and urine accumulations and even chewed on in rare cases. The most obvious sign if you have\u00a0electric wire damage, is if you have lights, fixtures, plugs, or appliances, that have stopped working. Prompt action is required if you feel bats<\/span>\u00a0have damaged your electric lines.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Bat Damage To Drywall<\/h2>\n
    When bat<\/span>\u00a0problems have occurred for several days or longer, it is possible to have drywall damage. Damage to drywall or even drop tiles can be from the weight of the bat<\/span> guano or droppings\u00a0breaking through either. Damage can also occur from the insulation being so penetrated from feces and urine, that now the drywall is absorbing the excess. Spots on your drywall may be dismissed initially as water spots, and have a appearance of dark staining, and\u00a0in\u00a0some cases, heavy fecal accumulated areas can contain so much weight it causes drywall to fall through. Call our restoration experts at Animal Pros for immediate drywall problems caused by bat<\/span> droppings.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Bat Guano\u00a0In\u00a0The\u00a0Attic<\/h2>\n
    Bat<\/span> guano\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic\u00a0can create a serious health hazard. As the animal continually moves over droppings, airborne particulates can be circulated. If there is duct damage, and feces present, this could be a disaster. Proper precautions should be taken for re mediating bat<\/span>\u00a0guano\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic. Bat<\/span> guano accumulations\u00a0should be avoided. Areas\u00a0in\u00a0your\u00a0attic\u00a0with heavy fecal accumulations need to be kept undisturbed and professional help should be contacted. Fecal accumulations\u00a0in\u00a0attic,\u00a0can often harbor pathogens, parasites, and bacteria. Droppings do not organically break down as they might naturally outside exposed to the elements.\u00a0In\u00a0a\u00a0attic\u00a0area with limited ventilation, bacteria and zoonotic disease can be present\u00a0in\u00a0bat<\/span>\u00a0guano. Exposure from particulates of contaminated material\u00a0in\u00a0your\u00a0attic\u00a0can occur, and you should contact Animal Pros specialists for immediate help.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Bats In The Attic Bats are very beneficial to the environment and for their mosquito controlling capabilities, but will be attracted to man-made architecture and attics for a suitable roosting location. Bats\u00a0can cause extreme amounts of damage\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0attic\u00a0area\u00a0in\u00a0a quick amount of time in Naples, Florida. Signs of\u00a0bats\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0attic\u00a0can be determined from staining on drywall or outside, damage […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1344","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nBats In The Attic - Bat Damage In The Attic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have bats in your attic in Naples Florida, contact Animal Pros today, for safe and humane methods of removing bats from a attic.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/naples\/bats-attic\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bats In The Attic - Bat Damage In The Attic\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you have bats in your attic in Naples Florida, contact Animal Pros today, for safe and humane methods of removing bats from a attic.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/naples\/bats-attic\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Animal Pros of Naples\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/naples\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bat-attic.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/animalprosonline.com\\\/naples\\\/bats-attic\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/animalprosonline.com\\\/naples\\\/bats-attic\\\/\",\"name\":\"Bats In The Attic - 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