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How To Tell if you have bats in your home

2/20/2017

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No one enjoys the thought of these little creatures living in our attics, however due to the fact that bats can be found in the majority of inhabited places all over the world, we have to expect that we will encounter them at some point, so what are some of the ways we can identify if we have bats in our homes?
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  • Bat feces (guano) can look like rodent feces but the difference is that guano is often shiny and speckled in appearance (due to the bat's diet of insects), it can also be crushed into smaller pieces, which does not happen with rodent droppings.
  • Look out for urine stains on windows which are milky white in appearance, also keep your eye out for stains around cracks, entry holes and crevices
  • Listen out for squeaking and scratching noises in your walls and attics especially around the dusk and dawn hours.
  • Check for unpleasant smells and stains generated from the bat's feces


What are some of the dangers of a bat infestation?
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Bats pose a huge health risk to humans. They can carry rabies which can be fatal. Bat feces is also dangerous to humans as it can cause a respiratory disease called Histoplasma capsulatum.
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Please contact us for more details and instructions on where to locate entry points for bats, as they are able to squeeze through very small holes.



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Tips for Preventing fires in your garage

2/3/2017

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We all like to be conscious of any potential fire hazard in our home, but what about our garage, especially when its attached to our house?
Garage fires can occur very easily, this is because our garage is where we store most of our flammable liquids       (paint cans, varnish, gasoline cans to name but a few). Its also the place we are most likely to work on the car, motorbike, lawn mower etc. Here are a few tips on preventing your garage from being a potential fire hazard:

  • Clear your garage floor of anything with the potential to ignite easily such as oily rags or paper items, also clean up any spills and mess you may have made while working
  • Store all your potentially hazardous materials in clear, well labeled containers
  • Check that the door leading to your home from the garage is free from any gaps and is properly sealed, as dangerous fumes such as carbon monoxide can seep into your home


It is recommended that you have your garage checked by a Certified Home Inspector, as they can check to see if your walls and doors meet proper standards of fire safety, and also point out any areas that might need attention.

​Please don't hesitate to contact us for more assistance



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