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Bats commonly live in attics because they are dark, warm, safe places where they can roost, much like their natural habitats: caves. The problem with bats living in your attic is that they can be unsanitary, especially in large numbers, spreading diseases and foul smells throughout your house. If you’ve dealt with bats in your attic in the past or currently have bats living in your attic, you’re probably wondering how to keep them out! In this article, we’ll talk about how bats get into attics in the first place and offer you some tips on how you can keep them out for good! If you have any questions about bat control or need assistance getting bats out of your attic in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, please contact our team at Absolut Pest Control today!

How Did Bats Get Into My Attic?

Before we discuss how to keep bats out of your attic, it’s important to know how they typically enter in the first place. Bats are small, stealthy creatures, so they can enter attics through tiny cracks and crevices. Some of the most common entry points that bats use to get inside attics include gaps in roofing tiles, loose vents, cracks in siding, and even chimneys. Bats can also squeeze through damaged window screens or spaces around attic fans. Bats are naturally drawn to dark, quiet areas that offer shelter, and your attic can seem like the perfect cozy hideaway. Once they discover a way in, they often return again and again, bringing their friends along, too. Identifying and sealing these potential entry points is the first step in bat-proofing your attic!

How To Keep Bats Out For Good

Below are some tips on how you can keep bats out of your house’s attic:

• Find Entry Points: Bats can sneak in through the tiniest gaps, so start by inspecting your roof, vents, windows, and any other possible openings. Keep an eye out for cracks and holes, especially near the roofline.
• Seal Them Up: Once you’ve identified possible entry points, it’s time to close them off. Use caulking, mesh, or other appropriate materials to block any potential bat entrances.
• Install One Way Doors: Installing one-way doors in your attic, which are sometimes referred to as bat-exclusion devices, will let bats get out of your attic but won’t let them back in.
• Let There Be Light: Bats love dark spaces, so increasing the lighting in your attic can make it far less appealing for them. A well-lit space will send bats searching for a darker hangout spot.
• Call A Professional: If you’re struggling to either get bats out of your attic in the first place or keep them out permanently, the best thing to do is call a professional pest control company who offers bat removal services! For a free estimate on a bat removal service in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, please contact our team at Absolut Pest Control!

Contact Absolut Pest Control!

If you have any questions about bats or are currently struggling with a bat problem in your Massachusetts or New Hampshire home, please contact our team at Absolut Pest Control today! We provide home and business owners in Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire with a wide range of affordable pest removal & extermination services! Get a free pest control estimate today by calling us at (978) 388-4589 or by filling out the contact form on our website!