Will a bright light or high pitch sound deterrent machine work on bats?

Problems with Bats

Bats can cause a lot of problems when they first enter your home.

These flying mammals are a major carrier of diseases, so having them inside your home puts you and your family at risk. That's because bats carry rabies and histoplasmosis, both of which can be lethal.

Bats also make a mess of your home. These animals are known to leave their droppings all over the place. Not only does this give off an awful smell, but it stains a lot of your home. What many don't realize is that their droppings are corrosive and cause a lot of structural damage if not dealt with immediately.

That's why you need to quickly remove the bats.

The Appeal of Bright Lights and High Pitches

When faced with a bat infestation, a lot of people turn to repellents that use bright lights and high pitches to remove their problem. They believe that these devices will scare the animals away and solve all their problems.

What makes these devices so appealing is that they're easy to set up. You just buy them and press a button, then the repellents make all your problems go away. These devices also seem incredibly ethical as bats aren't harmed in the process.

The Truth About These Devices

Unfortunately, these devices just don't work. They either have zero effect on the bats, or the bats are momentarily frightened but quickly come back when they realize there is no threat.

That's because bats and other animals are cleverer than people give them credit for. They realize that all the lights and sounds follow a pattern and that the device doesn't do anything else. So, the animals quickly adapt to its presence, much like how people adapt at tuning out background noise while doing everyday tasks.

Even if this wasn't the case, these devices wouldn't be feasible, as sound and light have a very limited range. That means you'd have to spend a lot of money in order to set up these devices all over your home.

Having these devices might not even be an option if you have a pet, as it could do more harm to your dog than to the invasive bats.

Worst of all, these repellents fail to remedy the real problem that led to a bat infestation in the first place, meaning other animals will quickly replace the flying mammals.

Alternative Solutions

Calling a Professional

If you're interested in the same ease as repellents, you should consider calling a professional. Not only will an expert be able to solve the entire bat problem for you, but they'll be able to deliver a guarantee that these repellents simply can't.

An expert would also be able to solve any underlying issues that led to the bat infestation in the first place, thus protecting your home from any future infestations.

DIY Exclusion

This method isn't for everybody, but it's certainly one of the most effective.

Exclusion is a technique where you force the bats to leave your home on their own, and simply stop them from getting back in. This is done by finding and sealing all entries into your home, save one.

You'd then have to install an exclusion device — typically a one-way door, a net, or a funnel — on the hole. This way bats can leave but can't get back inside your home.

Before you know it, all the bats have left on their own, and you can now seal up the last hole to make your home bat-free!

Building Bat Houses

This method is best accompanied by one of the previous methods. The idea is to get bats out of your home by giving them their own exclusive spot in your yard.

Most people might not like the idea, but it certainly has its benefits. Especially since bats are incredible at killing insects — with a single bat eating thousands of bugs a night — turning them into your own personal pest control.