A large bat colony was recently found to be roosting in an apartment complex in San Antonio. We asked our local San Antonio wildlife experts about bat problems in apartments and what the best solutions are.
Are Bats More Likely to Roost in Apartment Complexes?
It is not that bats are necessarily more common in apartments or not. It does seem that many bat issues are on-site of Apartment Complexes.
This could be due to a number of reasons:
Complexes that sprawl over several acres
Multiple large buildings that are often 2-6 stories
Some of these buildings on the upper levels are not as well maintained as smaller structures and colonies can often grow unnoticed.
Are Bats More Likely to be a Problem in Apartments than Homes?
Not necessarily. Due to the volume of people that live in these apartment complexes, coupled with the awareness of the hazards that bats can pose, sightings and concerns are often brought to the attention of complex management seemingly quickly.
Often, taller buildings in some of these complexes may not have trees and other obstructions immediately around their buildings, which may make it easier and more desirable for bats to colonize these structures.
What Problems Does a Bat Colony Cause in Apartments?
Residents experience the same issues as homeowners with a bat problem. Bat guano can cause a musky, foul odor. The squeaking bats can be a nuisance. And bats flying into a living space is a serious health risk!
Apartments have a legal requirement to provide a safe environment for their occupants, so the call to action of complexes is significant for many reasons.
Many apartment complexes in many states, along with rental properties, have laws and regulations designed to protect tenants, so often, the fear of breaking leases, not signing new leases, and the possibility of negative press seems to be a contributing factor regarding the rate at which apartment complexes usually move quickly to solve the bat infestation.
Professional Wildlife Control for Apartments
Not only do DIY bat removal solutions rarely work, but they also can be unsafe for people and animals.
Professional bat removal services offer practical solutions to eliminate bats in an apartment and prevent future bat infestations. Trutech Wildlife Service has provided comprehensive bat removal solutions for over 40 years. Our thorough inspection identifies all potential entry spots so we can create a plan to protect the property completely.
