As the only true flying mammal, bats are one of the marvels of the natural world. They do wonders for our ecosystem by eating hundreds of insects. The only place they are not marvellous is when they take up residences on our home and commercial properties. Here bats are destructive, and dangerous to our health.
Disease Spreading
The number one thing bats are known for spreading is rabies. And while cases of bats directly biting humans are rare, the chance is enough to drive guests and customers away. There is also a chance of infection from your family pet. The disease will sometimes be spread from bats and pets “playing” with each other. From there humans can become infected with the dangerous disease. Besides the threat of rabies, bat guano also contains many different types of diseases. People will most commonly get histoplasmosis, a lung infection, from spores living inside bat guano. And since bat guano is a powdery substance, it can easily be disturbed.
Bat Mites
We’re not talking about the comic book character; I’m talking about tiny little bugs that often get mistaken for bed bugs. Bat mites are parasites that feed on bat blood. They live on their bat hosts and they are not afraid to make the jump to humans. Typically they feed at night, and the human will wake up with a skin reaction. Bat bite removal can become quite costly since they are usually mistaken for bed bugs. Homeowners will hire services to remove the “bed bugs” only to find the bugs return a while later. To truly get rid of bat bugs one must remove the bats as well.
Structural Damage
Bat guano and urine does not only pack a mean smell, it also can cause damage to your property structure. As the droppings soak through the ceiling and walls it can cause the structure to weaken eventually leading to its collapse. Structural collapses and weakens can be expensive to fix. There is also the possibility of lawsuits if people are in the building at the time of the collapse. Bat guano and urine can also cause the building to stain and can ruin insulation. It is safe to say that any building infested with bats will see its property value to go down drastically.
The Solution: Bat Control
In Ontario bats are a protected species and can be quite difficult to remove from a property. Therefore it is a good idea to call professionals when trying to remove them and prevent them from coming back. Our company is one of the most reliable in bat removal and prevention services in the Ottawa area. Give us a call to speak to one of our reputable technicians. They are happy to answer any questions about bat control you may have, and will provide general quotes. The sooner you can book your service appointment, the sooner you can save your property from long-term damage and costs. Don’t wait for the bats to leave, call us today. Reliable Bat Control Services Ottawa,ON
