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About Charleston Bat Removal
Welcome to charlestonscbatremoval.com. We are the only qualified bat removal company in Charleston, South Carolina. There are many people that will find the very nature of bats with their filmy wings and small furry bodies to be quite repulsive, but even if you appreciate bats you won't necessarily want them to be living in your attic or loft space. You have certainly come to the right place if you're looking for a solution to your bat problem, as we have dealt swiftly with bat infestations in both domestic and commercial properties across the city. Our friendly team is on hand to take your call 24/7, and they can discuss your situation and any signs that you may have seen if you're not sure that it is a bat infestation that is present. We will usually be able to get an expert to your property quickly, and there is often availability on the same day. Our experts will carry out a detailed inspection of the space to confirm the extent of the bat colony, but also to find all the points that they are using to get in and out of the property. They will then carry out repairs to help seal most of these holes before using exclusion netting over one or two of the main access points. In the evening, when the bats go out to hunt and eat they will be able to crawl out of the property, but the netting will then stop them from being able to get back in. We can also offer full cleaning and sanitization of the area for you as well. We operate 24-7-365, so don't hesitate to call us at 843-561-4882 to discuss your bat problem and schedule a fast appointment.
Residential
We are experts at removing bats from residential properties. Whether you have a single bat trapped in your house, a colony roosting in your attic, and/or various other problems, there is no need to worry! During our removal process, we make sure to inspect your entire home carefully, tracking down all the entrypoints bats are using to invade your place. Next, we perform a process called live exclusion (where no bats are harmed and all exit your property), then seal all entry holes completely shut. We also take care of the cleanup process after, so your home is safe and clean!
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Besides residential areas, we also have a wealth of experience removing bats from commercial properties! We begin by investigating the area for possible bat entrances, covering holes even as small as 1/4 of an inch. Through our live exclusion process, bats leave the building through one-way exits, and we seal up every hole afterward. Once the bats have been removed, we perform a cleanup process. This includes dealing with guano, replacing damaged insulation, and decontaminating the place.
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What Our Customers Say
I had a bat flying around in my house at 9pm, and CITY bat removal came right out and caught it in a net.
Sarah Lakewood
I had an annoying colony of bats stuck in my attic for a while before I finally decided to call for help. They were able to quickly and thoroughly solve the problem!
Brandon Chung
They did a great job clearing my attic of bats and didn't hurt any of the creatures.
Charlotte Demers
The technicians at CITY Bat Removal are skilled, professional, and know exactly what they're doing. Would highly recommend.
Mark O'Connor
My house stank of bats and their guano inside my wall. CITY Bat Removal not only removed the bats, they also got rid of the smell!
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What Is the Summer Maternity Season?
Summer maternity season can be described as the time from the birth of bat pups until they mature. That process takes anywhere from six weeks until three months depending on the species of bats.
Different Seasons
Because each species is different, the season will be slightly different for each. Climate plays a huge role in when the season starts and ends as well. In the US, the season in some regions can start as early as mid-April. They can end as late as mid-August as well. Warm states help the season start sooner in the year than the cooler states. Identifying what species of bats are in the area can help determine the time of the maternity season.
Part of the reason this is important to know is because baby bats, also known as pups, are incapable of flight for around two months. That means if a mother bat abandons their pup, they will most likely not survive. Causing this is illegal in most states.
Maternity Colonies
Maternity season means there are more maternity colonies. Those colonies are made up of pregnant bats that are ready to give birth. This type of colony is the most active as other bats go into a short-term torpor. Torpor is like a mini hibernation and is a method of conserving their energy. Some male bats stick around the maternity colony to provide protection. Pups are unable to fly and generally difficult to move once roosted. That makes the guard bats a bit more aggressive toward possible danger.
Bat Colonies in General
All bat colonies are noisy at night, especially when they are leaving the roost to hunt and returning after feeding. Their bodies produce a sort of grease on their fur that can collect at entry and exit points. Guano, which is bat droppings, can carry potentially harmful fungus as well. They can be threats to the overall health of the people nearby a colony or damage a building structure where the roost is.
Good for the Ecosystem
Maternity colonies are made up of, on average, around forty bats who each birth one pup. Because bats play a major role in the ecosystem, any change in population can drastically affect the natural biodiversity. If a maternity colony is disturbed and the pups are abandoned, that can lead to starvation and death. Causing the loss of that many bats can do irreparable damages to crops, farms, and other animals.
Legal or Illegal?
Most states and counties have laws against excluding bats, specifically maternity colonies. The timeframe for maternity colonies is so short that many people whose homes are chosen for roosts are told to let nature take its course. No professional will exclude a maternity colony without extremely specialized circumstances. Choosing to do so yourself can lead to not only the death of many pups but legal action against you.
Problems with Excluding Maternity Colonies
Some of the problems of excluding maternity colonies during the maternity season are harsh. If the mother leaves out of a one-way door, she will be unable to return to feed her pup. This will lead the pups to starve and die. Their bodies will rot and cause several issues inside the house at that point.
Nurturing Nature
Bats are devoted mothers. So long as they come back to the roost, they will try anything to get back to their pups. This includes flying in through human entrances or windows and swooping around rooms until they can get access to their pups. General interaction with bats is discouraged. Disturbing a maternity colony is especially dangerous for humans and bats alike. Maternity colonies will disassemble as soon as the pups can fly and hunt on their own. This means that exclusion methods can be introduced after the season. Preventative methods of exclusion can occur prior to the season as well, especially if the bat population nearby is rather high.
Consult a Professional
Please consult professional experts regarding bats if you are worried. Handling bats in any capacity is not recommended for the average person. Bats have the potential to carry rabies. That being said, less than 1 percent of rabies contracted from animals in humans come from bats. While dealing with bat urine or guano will not expose you to rabies, it is important to keep yourself safe from them because of other health concerns. Dried bat guano can aerosolize a fungus that can cause lung infections.