Bats Found In Your Attic

Colonial bats or social bats may start an entire colony in your attic if they can access it.

Typically, bats in Georgia will enter exposed roof edges, vents that are open, through chimney’s (especially if they are unused), gable ends, flashed roof valleys and siding.

They may cause extensive damage in spite of the fact that they prefer to roost in the attics.  They may also extend roosting areas to walls and occasionally into sewers or utility areas.

Bats also opt for power sheds or water wells.

If bats enter into utility areas they may cause damage and contaminate some of the areas such as wells.

In addition to the above-mentioned damage, they may also cause rub marks on their entry and exit. These are due to their body oils and the marks may also contain a bit of hair.

These marks are dull and dark and will be in direct contrast with lighter colored siding or wood.

Younger people or those with excellent hearing may hear a high-pitched chirp when bats are about. In addition to this, there is often a rustling sound as they prepare to sleep or emerge for feeding.