Seeing a bat flying around on your property or—even worse—inside your home can be terrifying. Kansas City Metro is home to several species of bats, but most commonly seen is the little brown bat or the big brown bat. These little winged creatures have quite the reputation, and although bats are actually very beneficial to the ecosystem (their main diet is insects!), you still don't want these flying disease-carriers in close proximity to you and your family. Critter Control of Kansas City Metro provides bat removal and trapping services, and we take appropriate precautions to ensure your bat problem won't return. Call our office today or contact us HERE to schedule your bat inspection!
Get Rid of Bats in Kansas City Metro
Despite their reputation being rabies carriers, less than .5% of bats actually carry this virus. Regardless, we still do not suggest you handle bats as they do still carry other diseases and can transmit them through scratches if they feel threatened. In order to keep bats from roosting in attics, proper precautions should be taken to cover or seal all vents, holes, chimneys, windows, and gaps leading inside homes. Our professional technicians have the knowledge and experience in bat behavior and control. Here at Critter Control of Kansas City Metro, our wildlife control services include:
- One-way vents, an effective method of bat exclusion
- Humane live bat trapping
- Home insulation restoration due to bat damage
- Bat entry point repair
- Bat proofing
Common Bat Problems
The biggest issue when it comes to bats in the home is likely the large accumulation of bat droppings. Bat guano can lead to hazardous situations for both humans and pets. Some other common bat issues include:
- Feces (odors, stains, and contamination)
- Home insulation contamination/compromised attic spaces
- Harmful diseases and bacteria stemming from bat guano
Risks of Not Removing Bats from Your Property
Bats are amazing animals with tons of capabilities. They are fascinating to see and learn about, but not when they are living in your Kansas City home.
If you hear scratching, squeaking, or fluttering in your attic during the night it may be bats. Bats will nest in areas of your home that are dark, undisturbed, and have easy access to the outdoors at night. Common spaces that have these characteristics are attics, garages, and chimneys.
Bats can cause structural damage to your home and put you and your pets at risk. Here are a few reasons it is important to remove bats from your home:
- Bats can carry rabies and other dangerous diseases. Bats can spread infectious diseases through bites or scratches to humans or pets.
- Bat droppings can carry diseases and ruin insulation and attic spaces.
- Bats can create large nests and have their babies in homes, resulting in larger messes and more nuisance critters to deal with.
- Bats can hibernate in your home. This is a problem because many state laws and regulations state that bats cannot be disturbed during hibernation.
Bat removal and control can be extremely dangerous and complicated. Leave it to the professionals at Critter Control of Kansas City Metro. Our technicians know the laws of dealing with bat problems and can safely remove bats from your Kansas City home. Call Kansas: 913.912.8985 or Missouri: 816.654.6922 and schedule your home inspection today!
Full-Service Bat Control
Although they might look unassuming, these little critters should never be handled without proper precautions — we don't recommend you handle them at all. Critter Control of Kansas City Metro has professional methods of prevention that can keep bats out of your home. Call Critter Control for complete bat control! Our office is proud to provide service to the following areas of Kansas and Missouri: Leawood, Leavenworth, Olathe, Liberty, St. Joseph, Village of Country Club, and more.
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