Bat versus mouse droppings are actually quite different in appearance. If you know the difference between the two your chances at controlling either pest rises. Get it wrong and it will be a complete failure. The methods of control for these pests are very different. In order to begin a discussion about poop, you’ll need […]
How do bats get into homes? That’s a great question, but it’s not easily answered. The reason is that every home is different. However, there are some places that just seem to come up year after year. Typical bat entrances The average size gap that a Little Brown bat needs to get into a home […]
Bat droppings in the attic are a sure sign that bats are or were in your home. This may seem obvious, but is the house infested? Probably not and even if it were bats are relatively easy to get rid of if you know how to do it. Over the years many people have been […]
Did you know there’s actually something called bat season in CT? In fact, most good pest control companies will only do bat work during specific times of the year. The reason is that bats are a much needed part of our ecosystem and killing them isn’t necessary. Bat season in Ct can be defined as […]
Having rodents in walls is a common issue that needs to be dealt with. Fortunately there’s help available, but keep in mind what you think is a mouse may actually be something else. During the fall, winter and early spring pest control companies get many calls for rodents in walls. These strange noises are typically attributed to […]
Bat in the house? It’s a common problem that usually takes place at some very definite times of year. If you’re having this problem it’s likely either the beginning of fall, early spring or winter. A bat in the house typically means you have bats. It can be scary, but knowing what’s going on and […]
Rodent damaged insulation is common in many homes. However, more often than not homeowners do nothing about it and think replacing rodent damaged insulation is too difficult or too expensive. On the contrary, quite the opposite is true; in fact, from a health standpoint you probably can’t afford not to replace the insulation. Here’s why: […]
Bats, while good for the environment can be dangerous to human health. The main reason is that bats can carry rabies. Bat and rabies go hand in hand and while there’s less than a 1% chance that a bat will have rabies; it’s best to treat every bat as if they’re infected. What is rabies? […]
Bats in barns are a very common problem in rural towns like Southbury, CT. Recently we were called to a home that had a barn that was being used as an antique storage area. As you can imagine having bat guano and urine drop onto antiques is not a good thing. Bat guano has been […]
Bats in your house especially an attic areas happen all the time but what about a basement? Bats are a concern and you may need to hire a qualified exterminator like Envirocare Pest Control to perform a bat exclusion. The bat caught in this mouse trap was taken in a home in Southbury, CT. The […]
