{"id":711,"date":"2019-04-08T17:12:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=711"},"modified":"2019-04-08T17:12:22","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T17:12:22","slug":"does-your-attic-smell-like-ammonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/does-your-attic-smell-like-ammonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Attic Smell Like Ammonia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that spring is here, many homeowners are beginning their\nannual list of chores to get their home\u2019s turned over for the upcoming warm\nseasons. During this time, it is commonly required to access the attic area for\nthings like inspections, cleaning, storage, and more. If you were just up in your\nattic space, and noticed a foul or strong chemical-like smell, you might need\nto add bat removal and cleanup to your spring to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn why the smell of ammonia is a\ncommon sign of a bat infestation, and what to do if you have bats in the attic\nin Louisville. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bat Droppings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bat droppings are known as guano<\/em>. Guano accumulates in mass amounts in the case of a bat\ninfestation, mostly due to the fact that bats are not solitary animals and\noften come in large numbers. Furthermore, a single bat can consume more than\nits own body weight in insects each night (up to 1,000 insects), which can lead\nto a load of droppings. Needless to say, bat guano is a big, unhygienic mess to\nhave on your hands, and must be remediated with haste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Dangers of Guano<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Not only is bat guano unsanitary, it is also toxic and poses several structural and safety hazards. Foremost, overtime bat guano grows fungal spores that can cause a serious respiratory disease known as Histoplasmosis<\/em>. These fungal spores are caused by a fungus known as Histoplasmosis Capsulatum, which upon inhalation, causes flu-like symptoms, such as coughing and difficulty breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although not contagious, it can be easily contracted if precaution is not taken, especially among infants, elderly, and those with weakened or suppressed immune systems. See our blog, \u201cWhat is Histoplasmosis?<\/a>\u201d to learn details about this illness, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from Histoplasmosis and structural damages, there are several more dangers and concerns surrounding bat droppings that you must take into consideration when dealing with nuisance bats. Read our blog, \u201cCan Bat Guano Hurt Me?<\/a>\u201d to understand these risks more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Smell of Ammonia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As for smell, bat guano accumulations are commonly described\nas having an odor similar to ammonia, which is found in high concentrations in\ncat urine. A most unpleasant and strong smell, ammonia-like odors in your attic\nare a blatant indication of a bat infestation. If you smell ammonia, or any\nother foul odor in your attic, contact a DNR licensed Louisville bat removal company\nfor information on what to do and how to get rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisville Bat Removal and Control You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 553-502-7622<\/strong> for prompt and professional 24 hour bat removal in Louisville<\/a>, Kentucky and its surrounding areas. We are DNR licensed bat removal contractors that offer safe and non-lethal, 24 hour bat extraction and exclusion services for residential and commercial properties. We also provide bat cleanup and minor attic restorations for bat damages too. Request a free estimate, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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