Entry Points When bats enter homes, usually either to hibernate or rest, they prefer to congregate in secluded locations like chimneys and attics. The latter is a particularly popular choice as it provides the warmth and shelter necessary for rearing young pups. Bats gain access to homes through gaps in roof shingles, mortar, windows, doors, and home ventilation systems. Conflicts…

If bats invade the attic then they pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a home. The bat feces, or bat guano, will ruin the insulation in the attic and the drywall underneath it. The bat guano can grow a fungus that releases spores into the air causing histoplasmosis in humans. Histoplasmosis can cause serious respiratory diseases…