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AHCJR
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Username: Ahcjr1
Post Number: 22
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 6:09 pm: | 
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We have a lot of bats in an eave of our house. I counted about 30-40 last night. My kids think they're cool and I love that they're eating all of those pesky bugs, but they're leaving PILES of guano all over our back porch. I don't want to permanently get rid of them, just move them away from the house. I know about bat houses, but assuming I buy or build one, how do I entice them away from my house and into theirs? Anyone have any experience here? |
Shevya Birdov
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 2202
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 7:42 pm: |
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heh-heh-heh, you said guano.... |
JC
Citizen
Username: Demolitionman
Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 7:49 pm: |
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http://www.bats.org.uk/ Ask them. |
Soki
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Username: Soki
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 8:38 pm: |
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holy crap! bats?@?!
there was a show on hgtv recently about bats in an attic. the homeowner hired a specialist to get rid of them. you should check their website.
I also found this book on the site as a suggestion for bat control -
Common Sense Pest Control by William Olkowski, Sheila Daar and Helga Olkowski.
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Phenixrising
Citizen
Username: Phenixrising
Post Number: 1785
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:51 am: |
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but they're leaving PILES of guano all over our back porch
It is a good idea to get RID of those bats if possible. Read on about guano:
“Guano is known to carry bacteria and diseases that could cause respiratory problems such as histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, salmonellosis, and encephalitis -- just to name a few. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms can appear such as a mild, flu-like respiratory illness with a combination of general malaise, fever, chest pain, dry cough, headache, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, joint and muscle pains, chills, and hoarseness.
The best protection against exposure is to prevent the accumulation of guano in the first place. Therefore, routine maintenance to keep a building secure from bird or bat entry is necessary both before and after they are discovered in a building. Immediate action should be taken to exclude these unwanted intruders by sealing off all entry points and securing louvers and open towers with sturdy mesh screens or nylon "bird-proof" netting. However, it is important to note that years worth of accumulation can cause wood rot and the deterioration of masonry.
This should not be treated lightly and any removal of infected debris should be performed by trained hazardous-waste professionals. Just remember, however, do not try removing it yourself!
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melicious
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Username: Melicious
Post Number: 532
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 1:01 pm: |
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We got bat houses and put them in the trees at the edge of our property. It works well.
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Sparrow
Citizen
Username: Et2811
Post Number: 13
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 3:02 pm: |
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Melicious,
Do you have guano problems? We were thinking of doing the same thing to control the mosquitos. I am assuming you got the houses to control mosquitos - is this successful? Or maybe you just like bats... |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 789
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:03 pm: |
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Did you know they think the ebolla virus is carried by bats in Africa?
I love bats, but I must say I don't envy you. Let us know how it goes... |
Monster©
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 4085
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 2:08 am: |
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kill them, kill them all.... |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 791
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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Batman will get you for that, Monster |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 539
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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i did have the guano issue, but to a slight extent only. i like the idea of a flying, rabies-infested rodent "holing up " on the edge of my property!
i put the bat houses up to control the bugs (if i can "do" natural pest control i will), but i also like bats (not their guano) and noticed many near my house. my neighbor started having guano issues, so i did a pre-emptive strike by chosing their site for them. I put a giant holly (prickly and bushy) right under them to keep kids and animals from getting anywhere near the houses.
another thing that i have noticed is a decrease in squirrels. i put the houses up in the middle of a squirrel super-highway and they dont' seem to like it...an added bonus.
make peace with the bat...ooohhhhmmmm
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mim
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Username: Mim
Post Number: 647
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
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Every time I hear a mosquito humming, I suddenly like bats too! But one evening last summer, a bat flew into our dining room (thru a tiny crack in the screen door) as we were sitting down to dinner. It circled once over our heads, then flew up the staircase hall into a bedroom. One exciting hour later, it finally made it out the window. That was a little too close for comfort! |
J L Bryant
Citizen
Username: Jeffbryant
Post Number: 11
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:22 am: |
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Melicious - did you purchase or make your bat houses? Installation details? How high? On what? If you'd be so gracious..... |
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