As temperatures rise in Atlanta every year, bat activity picks up — and so do bat-related calls to wildlife control companies like Perimeter Wildlife. Bat season typically begins in April and peaks through late summer, with colonies seeking shelter in warm, dark, and quiet spaces. Unfortunately, your attic, warehouse, or commercial building often fits that description perfectly.
In this post, we’ll cover why bats target homes and businesses, the risks they bring, and how Perimeter Wildlife offers humane, 24/7 solutions to protect your property.
Why Bats Enter Homes and Buildings
Bats are significant to Georgia’s ecosystem, helping control insect populations, especially mosquitoes. But when natural roosting sites like caves and hollow trees become scarce, bats seek alternatives. Human structures provide the shelter and stable temperatures that bats need to raise their young during the warmer months.
Some common reasons bats enter your home or commercial building include:
- Attics and soffits offer warmth and protection.
- Small entry points (gaps as small as 3/8 of an inch) around vents, chimneys, or siding provide easy access.
- Abundant insect activity around your property draws bats close.
- Old or damaged roofing materials make perfect roosting areas.
- Night lighting attracts bugs, which then attract bats hunting them.
Signs You Might Have Bats Inside
Spotting a bat flying inside your building isn’t the only sign. More subtle clues that you may have an early bat intrusion include:
- Chirping or squeaking sounds coming from walls or attic spaces
- Dark, greasy stains near openings where bats squeeze in and out
- Droppings (guano) near windowsills, doorways, or attic floors
- Unusual odors, particularly a strong ammonia smell from guano buildup
Early detection is critical. A small colony can grow rapidly during summer, leading to larger health risks and more expensive damage.
Risks of a Bat Infestation
While bats themselves are not aggressive, they pose several serious risks:
- Health Hazards: Bat guano can lead to histoplasmosis, a potentially serious respiratory illness.
- Rabies Exposure: Though rare, bats are a primary rabies carrier in Georgia.
Structural Damage: Guano buildup corrodes wood and insulation, causing costly repairs over time.
Because bats are a protected species in Georgia, improper handling (like trapping or killing) can lead to legal trouble and harm the local environment. This is why professional, humane removal is essential.
How Perimeter Wildlife Can Help
At Perimeter Wildlife, we specialize in 24/7 humane bat removal and exclusion in the Greater Atlanta area. Our trained experts inspect your home or business, identify entry points, and create a customized plan for removal. We use safe, legal exclusion devices that allow bats to leave — but not reenter.
Our services include:
- Thorough property inspection
- Safe, humane bat exclusion
- Sealing of all potential entry points
- Cleaning and sanitizing areas contaminated by guano
Don’t let bat season catch you off guard. Whether you suspect one bat or an entire colony, acting early is the key to protecting your property and keeping your family, employees, or customers safe.
Contact Perimeter Wildlife today for a fast, humane bat inspection and removal service.
