Contrary to popular belief, most bats in the New England area actually live in manmade environments. It’s a misconception that bats live in caves alone. Thanks to increasing urbanization and commercial construction, bat invasions have increased and the creatures are now being pushed out of their natural habitat. And they now need to adjust to and evolve with these changes in order to survive.
Bats may find their way inside one’s home and fly around being lost, especially as there are no insects there for them to feast on and it’s not nearly dark enough for them to roost. Here are some ways that they’re able to enter one’s residence.
Open windows or front doors
While rarely occurring, bats may mistakenly fly through an open window or front door whenever hunting insects. This may be an isolated incidence and may not necessarily mean there’s a roost near the property. However, it suggests the presence of a colony in the locality and that future infestations are likely to occur.
Fascia boards
This is another common place of bat entry, and fascia board entry points can be particularly attractive as bats love dark places. Note, too, that bats require less than 3/4 of an inch to be able to enter.
Chimneys and attics
Chimneys are another bat entry point, as while there are chimney caps installed in place they can be damaged by things like tree limbs and storms. This can especially happen around fall and spring, when bats scour for a temporary shelter to have babies. Given their love of dark places as well as elevated areas, the attic is another way through which they enter homes. The smallest holes in and around the roof can make for a perfect nesting place for them.
Baystate Wildlife removes raccoons, skunks, bats, and squirrels in a gentle manner, as the last thing the catchers would do is to hurt them. After the removal, the catchers will safely bring them back to the wild where they belong and are free. Read more on this site.
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