Bat Control Blog Post

Are Bats Rodents?
They Look Like Rodents!

But ARE Bats Rodents?

Bats certainly look a lot like rodents, especially mice and/or rats. But, ARE bats rodents? The fact is they aren’t rodents at all, but belong to their own unique group called Chiroptera, which basically means hand-wing. Bats are the only true mammal that can actually fly and they are 2nd only to rodents in number, accounting for around 20% of the total species of mammals.

As long as the bats aren’t getting into your home or business, you should just let them do their thing. Bats are excellent for pest control, so the question are bats rodents is really unimportant. As far as flying insects (including mosquitoes) goes, bats are the best pest control service available – and they’re free. If you think they may have found their way into your home or are causing a structural or health concern, you need to deal with them right away – in a legal and humane way.

If you are able to safely get to the entry/exit points, grab the appropriate DIY Bat Control Product below and get it done. The Bat Cone is an excellent device that works as a 1-way valve, allowing bates to leave your home without allowing them to re-enter. If you don’t feel safe, call a professional bat control expert. Don’t let them live in you walls, crawl space or attic – it will not end well!

That said, if they’re just hanging around outside, let them. In fact, we recommend helping them by installing bat boxes around your property (see the following product installation). NOTE: do not install bat boxes within 75 feet of the structure if possible.

So, bottom line: Are Bats Rodents? No – but they will invade your space and cause serious structural and possible health problems for you and your family if left unchecked. They may not actually be rodents, but they can present just as big of a problem as rodents. Be proactive – don’t let bats invade your space!