It’s Halloween season, and bats are everywhere. But while we might enjoy the decorative ones that hang amongst the Halloween decorations alongside the pumpkins, the ones living in our attics bring less joy. Bat infestations are a problem for many homeowners. They’re a hard-to-solve problem, as well: they can sneak into small areas, and accumulation…
As the summer turns to fall and thoughts turn toward Halloween, you may have bats on your mind. Not the decorative kind, but the live, furry type…and they may be living in your home’s shutters. Eeek! While bats love to get into your attic when they’re seeking a warm place to sleep and raise their…
Bats often seek shelter in people’s homes by squeezing through small, tight holes to enter an attic. Bats leave behind piles of droppings or guano, that can affect the health of humans. Dangers of Disease from Bats Bat droppings look like small, elongated pellets. Guano is often left in piles inside walls or under insulation.…
With the spring season now in full swing and Memorial Day approaching here in Connecticut, many of us have one thing on the mind – getting outdoors. After a winter full of cold, dreary weather the time will soon be here when the grass is dry, the sun is shining and being outdoors for extended…
Every home has pests sooner or later, particularly if the home is located near wooded areas. Animal infestation – and the subsequent removal of the animals – can be an expensive, upsetting and time-consuming process. If you’ve had animals in your home in the past, be sure to ensure that it’s not so easy for…
If you have a home with an attic in New England, chances are good that you’ve played host to at least a bat or two once upon a time. You may have even seen or heard evidence of them (squeaking and rustling during the day, since they’re nocturnal). Winter Months and Bats You may find…
Keeping wildlife out of your home seems like a no-brainer. Close the doors, use screens on your windows and don’t leave gaping holes anywhere that they can access to move in. But it’s not so easy. Sometimes there’s a soft spot in the wood, or crack you weren’t aware of the way up high. Many…
We know what you’re thinking: Why on earth are we talking about keeping bats around when it’s our job to get rid of them. But hear us out. Bats, while unwelcome in your home and dangerous for handling, are actually great little creatures to have around. Seriously. Just not inside your home or where they…
Just in time for Halloween, there’s something in your attic making noises. Seasonal fears aside, it’s probably not ghosts and goblins. It’s more likely to be birds or rodents which (in their own way) are just as scary to a homeowner. Probably scarier. After all, what self-respecting goblin chews through your electrical wires? It’s That…
In Connecticut, we share the state with a fascinating array of wildlife. While most of us appreciate them in their natural environment, we do NOT appreciate sharing our homes with infestations of them. Bats are one of the more common attic pests in Connecticut. What Kind of Bats Are In My Attic? While it may…