Bats

Have you spotted bats zipping around your yard at night? Maybe you've seen bats inside your San Antonio home. While seeing bats in their natural habitat isn't necessarily cause for concern, it's best that you make efforts to exclude them from your property to avoid any unpleasant encounters. Critter Control of San Antonio's professional technicians are no stranger to taking care of bat problems. Give our office a call today or use our handy contact form!

Bat Management Services in San Antonio

Once they are inside your house, bats can repopulate relatively quickly. Therefore, it is vital to address bat problems in your house as soon as they arise. Our wildlife technicians have the knowledge and experience in bat behavior and bat control. Critter Control of San Antonio provides full-service wildlife services that include:

• Live Humane Animal Trapping
• Home Insulation Restoration
• Animal Entry Point Repair
• Animal Prevention And Management

Common Bat Complaints

As bat droppings accumulate, it can lead to hazardous situations for both humans and pets. Common bat problems can include:

• Feces, Odors, And Stains
• Home Insulation Contamination
• Harmful Diseases And Bacteria Stemming From Bat Guano

Bat Laws & Regulations in Texas

Bats are a protected animal in Texas. If you find bats on your property it is important to be aware of the laws and regulations surrounding bat removal. 

Texas law states that bats may not be hunted, killed, possessed, purchased, or sold. Bats may be moved, trapped, or killed if inside or on a building occupied by people. It is required for bat removal to be performed by only professionals specializing in bat control and bat removal methods prescribed as legal.  

Here are the specific requirements for performing bat removal in Texas: 

• Bats must be removed in the most humane way possible. It is a federal violation to kill bats with chemicals like mothballs, disinfectants, acids, and other similar substances. 
• Homeowners must conduct house repairs of holes or gaps that serve as entry points for bats. 
• Accredited bat control specialists must include disinfection services when consulted. 

Full-Service Professionals

Since bats may carry disease, individuals should never approach them. Bats also bite and scratch when they feel threatened and can easily injure humans. Critter Control's San Antonio technicians are trained to humanely remove any bat problems plaguing residential and commercial properties. Our licensed bat removal specialists are ready to help you get rid of bat problems! Contact us today.