1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Anyone experience this?? We saw at least 50 fly out of our roof line/attic area tonight at dusk and you can hear them in there when standing outside. I'm assuming we should call an exterminator? Was hoping some of you had experience with this. Edited May 15, 2017 by 1GirlTwinBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Yes, we did. We left them alone. They eat a ton of mosquitoes. They can't get into the attic now that we've replaced the roof, but they still roost in the barn. I'm just glad they came back. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 We made a bat house and attached it under the gable. we then blocked up the hole in the house at night after they had all left. As said above they eat a HUGE amount of mosquitoes. something like a ton an year 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Do you mean they are getting into your attic? When you are in your attic (if you can get there easily), can you see their droppings? If they're getting inside, I'd call the professionals. Not an exterminator per se, but someone who will check your home thoroughly to find places where they might be (or could be in the future) entering. They'll seal them up, leaving a couple openings in the attic with a little "door" that opens to the outside (in case any bats are in the attic) but will not open from the outside to the inside. That way bats can fly out, but not back in again. Now is the time of year when bat companies can do this. If you wait until it gets cold and the bats might be beginning to hibernate in your attic, they'll have to wait til next spring. I don't mind bats, just not in my house! Once they are in our attic, they eventually seem to find their way through the walls into the main living area. We were told that once bats include your house as part of their route, they will keep it on their route for up to 15 years, usually trying to find a way inside once the weather starts cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Lucky you! Bats are the best to have--please, please don't hurt them. Seriously, bat populations are in such decline; consider yourself lucky to have free mosquito control. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Bats do not overwinter here. If you're going to block them from roosting you need to do it either before they give birth or after the pups are grown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) I would consider professionals. My parents had bats, in very large numbers, they fought them for the entire 20 years they had that house. We have a pair of bats that come and go here. They are isolated to one section of the attic. We try to block them out, and are successful for a year or two, then they find their way back in. On expert advice we sealed all the ceilings and casings so they can't access any of the rest of the house when they are here. Luckily, we are in an area that just won't support a large population. We are going to put up a bat house. Edited May 15, 2017 by melmichigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Personally, I'd just have someone come to make sure they can't get in to the living area of the house, then thank my lucky stars they chose my house for mosquito control. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 My parents have them in their chimney. They love listening to them rustling about at night. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) We have a LOT of them I'm sure of it. I called a professional today and he's coming back soon and it will take a few hours. He needs to seal off entry points and install the vent where they can get out but not back in. He said all of them should leave tonight at dusk. If not, definitely within the next 3 days or so they will all be gone. He thinks there is a large colony living up there in the attic. One of my boys can hear them at night above the ceiling. Probably right before dawn when they are all coming back in. Edited May 15, 2017 by 1GirlTwinBoys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Another pro bat vote! I agree if they're *in* the house to call a professional but *not* an exterminator. Eta: just saw your update! Hope it all goes smoothly! . Edited May 15, 2017 by happi duck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh and this is only costing me $900 :mellow: And yes, I've checked with other companies. This is pretty involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Oh and this is only costing me $900 :mellow: And yes, I've checked with other companies. This is pretty involved... Bummer, but it's worth it. I'm as pro-bat as the next person, but you definitely can't let a colony of them live in the attic. Maybe your kids would enjoy Bats at the Library? SaveSave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 KEEP THEM but not n your house. I've been meaning to put up some bat boxes to help with the drummer mosquitos, but I think I'm too late this year :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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