They're creepy. They're disease ridden. They even turn into vampires. Well, maybe only in the movies. Still, bats can be a huge problem in any household. Most bat infestations occur in the months of June and July, and may be difficult to resolve. The interesting thing about bats is that most species are harmless to humans, and some people even find them cute (up close). However, an attic full of bats presents the problem of massive amounts of guano (dung), that is filled with ammonia strong enough to kill, in some cases. In addition, some bats are known to be carriers of rabies. You'll want to protect yourself and your family from these little pests. You need to try some bat repellent methods.
There is really no such thing as "bat repellent?. These little animals are quite durable, and seem to be resistant to any conventional repellants. There is one chemical so-called "bat repellent? on the market, but it is also harmful to kids and pets. It's a moist crystal you sprinkle on the attic floors. This chemical bat repellant does very little to rid you of these bat tenants, drys up, and then spreads through the air to the human tenants!
If you want a better bat repellent method, consider using noise. Bats are famous for their ultra sonic sensitive ears. So any abrasive, loud sound, played continuously, will eventually drive them out. If you have a boom box, put it in the attic, slide in a heavy-metal album and turn up the volume. The uninvited, disease ridden critters may be gone before the batteries run out!
Some people have had success catching bats with a glue board. You may find these at janitorial stores, or hardware department stores. Place these at the entrances and exits of the bats' dwelling quarters, and change it daily. If you have a severe infestation, this may not be the most efficient of bat repellent methods.
If all else has failed, try installing flood lights in the attic. If the bats are not hibernating, they should be frightened enough to evacuate their homes. If they do happen to be in their hibernation stage, light will kill them. It's generally a bad idea to kill bats, because you'll need to come in close contact to remove them. Not only that, but if an unknown bat is left on the attic floor, it will rot, and a stinky dead bat can leave you and your family open to disease.
If you've been invaded by the nefarious little creatures known as bats, don't lose hope! Loud sounds, glue boards, and the bat nemesis of the famously feared light are sure-fire bat repellant methods to drive out the critters, leaving you and your family to enjoy the summer season.
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