Bat Proofing | Akron, Canton, Kent
We’re all pretty familiar with the proverb “the proof is in the pudding”. In other words, don’t take someone else’s word that something is good or right or true, find out for yourself.
When it comes to bat proofing, we claim to be able to evict bats from a structure and seal up the areas they used to get inside. We tell homeowners the bats may try to come back, but won’t be able to get in.
Today we offer some visual proof that our bat proofing methods work.
Take a look:
Bat Removal | No More Bats
The small stature of Ohio’s bats is one of their biggest assets when it comes to finding shelter.
Little openings that don’t look like much to the untrained eye often lead to nooks and crannies (or big attics) that have climates bats thrive in. If they find the right conditions, they’ll be back year after year. Or at least they will want to come back.
Therefore, offering a solution for a bat problem is a two-step process.
- Make sure all the bats are out of a structure
- Seal up the structure up so the bats can’t get back in
Making sure all the bats are out of a house is a process of putting barriers over entrances that let them out, but prevent them from getting back in. We use tubes at entry/exit points designed so bats can get out but not back in. If the bats have truly left the structure for the winter (as may well be the case right now in early December), this step may be pretty easy.
When we know bats are actively using a structure we actively evict them if the young of the year are old enough to fly well. You can read about it in this post: Bat Cones.
Step 2, sealing up the structure, is what we refer to as bat-proofing.
For bat-proofing, the bats’ main entrances and points of use need modification so that the bats can’t enter or use that spot again.
As the video shows, once the bats get kicked out they are more than likely to want to get back in at some point. They’ll explore the structure searching for other ways in. This means all the potential points of bat entry/bat use should be given attention.
The extent of the job depends upon how many potential areas of use need modified.
The modifications to the structure typically include:
- Screening- Sometimes bats access vents that are necessary. Properly installed screens with fine mesh prevent bats from getting into openings that have to stay.
- Siding, soffit, flashing, and fascia repair- Bats often get into attics through roofing/siding elements that are old, damaged, or installed improperly. Sometimes the best way to bat-proof is to replace the piece that is letting the bats in.
- Caulking/Sealing- Often times, a good portion of bat-proofing is devoted to filling in small gaps that exist in building pieces without replacing them entirely. This is accomplished through sealing the existing gaps with filler material and a high quality caulk.
Bat Proofing for Akron / Canton / Kent OH Area
For all of your bat proofing needs in Summit, Stark, and Portage Counties, please give us a call. We know we can help and are willing to show you the effectiveness of our methods.
We know that finding contractors is sometimes difficult because everyone claims experience and effectiveness.
We hope that if you look through other parts of our web site, you’ll be assured we are able to provide a solution to your bat problem.
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