Bat exclusion is the process of safely and responsibly removing bats from a structure while preventing their reentry. Exclusion focuses on encouraging bats to leave on their own and then sealing off their access points to prevent them from returning.
Bat exclusion involves a series of steps to ensure the safe removal of bats while preventing their return. Here’s a general outline of the process:
- Inspection: A thorough inspection of the property is conducted to identify bat entry and exit points, roosting sites, and the extent of the infestation.
- Timing: Bat exclusion is typically performed during the late summer or early fall when young bats can fly but haven’t yet migrated. This timing ensures that dependent young bats are not trapped inside.
- Sealing Entry Points: Once the bats have left to feed, their entry points are sealed using materials that allow them to exit but not reenter. Special attention is given to avoiding harm to the bats during this process.
- Installation of Bat Houses: To provide an alternative roosting site, bat houses may be installed nearby. These structures mimic natural roosting sites and encourage bats to establish new colonies away from human structures.
- Monitoring: Regular monitoring is crucial to ensuring that all bats have left and that no new entry points have been discovered.
- Permanent Sealing: Once it’s confirmed that no bats remain, the entry points are permanently sealed to prevent reentry.
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