Bat Prevention Services in Central Minnesota
Seeing signs of wildlife or bat activity in your home can be stressful and scary. If you don’t know where to look for bats or the best way to get rid of bats in your home, you may attempt methods that are unsafe and ineffective. At Preferred Wildlife Solutions, we offer fast, effective, and safe bat control, bat removal, and bat prevention services throughout central Minnesota. Call us now for a fast, professional evaluation of wildlife problems on your property and a personalized plan for bat removal and prevention.
Importance of Bat Removal and Prevention
Bats can damage your home and cause health and safety issues. Bats can carry and transmit diseases, cause structural damage to buildings, injure pets and children, and cause noise and odors. If you see warning signs of bats in your home, you should hire a professional for bat removal services. Trying to get rid of bats on your property yourself could put your safety in jeopardy and put you at risk of illness or injury. When you work with a professional, you can ensure that the problem is correctly, safely, and swiftly evaluated and that all bats are removed from your property. You can also get a customized plan for bat prevention.
Which Bats Are Common in This Area, and How Can I Identify Them?
The most common types of bats in central Minnesota are the Big Brown Bat and the Little Brown Bat. Minnesota is also home to the Northern Long-Eared Bat, the Tri-Colored Bat, the Eastern Red Bat, the Hoary Bat, the Silver-Haired Bat, and the Evening Bat. Here is your guide to recognizing Minnesota’s bats:
- Big Brown Bat – The Big Brown Bat has a wingspan of up to 12 inches, glossy brown fur, rounded ears, a squared muzzle, and large sharp teeth.
- Little Brown Bat – The Little Brown Bat weighs around one ounce and is three to four inches long. It has shorter brown fur and lighter belly fur that is shiny, longer pointed ears, and a smaller, more pointed muzzle.
- Northern Long-Eared Bat – The Northern Long-Eared Bat has short brown fur on the back and lighter belly fur, a small muzzle, long ears, and small eyes.
- Tri-Colored Bat – The Tri-Colored Bat has short pale fur that is brown or yellow, a small pink muzzle, pink ears, and small eyes.
- Eastern Red Bat – The Eastern Red Bat has red fur with frosted tips and white patches at the shoulder. It has short, rounded ears, a light-colored nose, and bright eyes. It has black wings and pink forearms.
- Hoary Bat – The Hoary Bat has yellow fur near the face and a dark body with white frosted tips. It has short, rounded ears, a dark nose, and bright eyes with light fur on the inner forearm and dark wings.
- Silver-Haired Bat – The Silver-Haired Bat has black to dark brown fur and skin, short, rounded ears, a dark nose, and bright eyes.
- Evening Bat – The Evening Bat has brown fur and a lighter belly, a large muzzle, rounded ears, and bright eyes.
What Impact Do Bats Have on My House or Place of Business?
Bats have a negative impact on homes and businesses. If a bat infestation is undetected or ignored, it can cause serious health and safety concerns, resulting in the need to close your business or move out of your home during repairs and remediation. The biggest problems that bats cause for homes and businesses are:
- Diseases and Health Issues – Bats can carry serious diseases, including rabies and histoplasmosis. These diseases can be transmitted to humans and other animals, including household pets. These diseases can be transmitted via a bite, scratch, or contact with saliva, feces, or urine. Bats can also aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms and cause respiratory problems.
- Safety Issues – Even if bats aren’t ill or injured, they can cause safety issues. Bats can attack if they are frightened and may bite or scratch. They can harm infants, children, and pets. Attempting to get rid of bats on your property can also cause safety issues or a risk of injury.
- Property Damage – Bat droppings and urine can cause property damage and structural damage. When bats roost or nest, they can also cause damage to property.
- Odors – Bat feces and urine cause foul odors.
- Noise – Bats make a lot of noise that can disturb your home or business.
- Legal Issues – A bat infestation can cause legal issues if it threatens the health and safety of employees, guests, or visitors.
What Is the Best Way to Get Rid of Bats or Prevent Them?
The best way to get rid of bats is to call a professional bat removal service. The best ways to prevent bats from entering your home or business include:
- Seal all entry points, including small cracks and gaps.
- Remove food sources, trash, and compost from around your building.
- Keep your yard or parking lot clean, brightly lit, and free from debris.
- Keep bushes and trees near your property carefully trimmed and pruned.
- Don’t let trees overhang your roof or offer access to your attic.
Our Bat Pest Control and Bat Removal Services
We use a time-tested and comprehensive process for bat removal and prevention. We begin with a thorough evaluation of your property to determine the extent and type of infestation. We then identify areas of entry or access. We will create a custom bat removal plan to remove all bats safely and completely from your property. Once removed, we will begin repairs and remediation and create a bat prevention plan. We use a safe, humane approach to removing bats from homes and businesses and follow all industry standards and local and federal regulations.
Schedule a Consultation for Bat Control Now
If you have seen signs of a bat problem at your home or business, our team at Preferred Wildlife Solutions can help. Call us now or contact us online, and we will assess the extent of the situation and determine the best method of bat removal and bat prevention. We offer fast, safe, and effective bat removal services as well as ongoing bat prevention services throughout central Minnesota.