Spring Wildlife Spotlight: Bats in the Home
As winter loosens its grip on Connecticut, the signs of spring are hard to miss—warmer days, longer evenings, and nature slowly coming back to life. But with the season’s arrival also comes a spike in wildlife activity. Animals that were laying low through the cold months are now on the move, searching for food, mates, and places to nest. Unfortunately, homes, barns, and sheds often make the perfect spot.
As the weather warms up in March and April, bats in Connecticut start emerging from hibernation. If your attic or barn gave them a quiet place to rest over the winter, they may now become more active—and if they weren’t there before, they might be looking to move in.
How Bats Get Inside Homes
Bats don’t need much of an opening to squeeze through. Gaps in your soffits, loose flashing, attic vents, chimneys, or even an opening the size of a dime can be enough. They’re excellent fliers and often return to the same roosts year after year, which means even a small crack can lead to recurring issues if not properly sealed.
What Bats Do Once Inside
Once inside, bats usually stay tucked up in dark, undisturbed areas like attics, wall voids, and barns. They sleep during the day and leave at dusk to feed on insects. You might hear light rustling, chirping, or notice droppings (guano) collecting beneath their entry point. Over time, that guano can build up, creating odor and health issues.
Why Bats Are Unsafe to Have Inside Your Home
While bats themselves are protected and play an important role in the ecosystem, having them inside your home poses real risks. Their droppings can carry fungal spores that may lead to histoplasmosis—a lung infection caused by breathing in the contaminated dust. Bats can also occasionally carry rabies, though the risk is low. Still, no one wants to share their home with a wild animal that can carry disease.
At American Bio-Tech, we use safe, humane methods to remove bats and seal up entry points to prevent them from coming back. Our licensed team has years of experience dealing with springtime bat issues across Connecticut.
Call American Bio-Tech today at (860) 355-1231 to schedule an inspection or bat removal service.