Can bats in my attic get into my house?

• <div><p>Yes, it’s possible for bats in your attic to find a way into your living spaces. Until you can properly remove the bats, the best course of action is to keep the attic doors closed and any holes sealed. Evidence suggests <a href="https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/bats-around-and-home">bats follow the airflow in your home</a>, so they may try escaping from the attic to other parts of the house.</p></div>

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Q: Can bats in my attic get into my house?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s possible for bats in your attic to find a way into your living spaces. Until you can properly remove the bats, the best course of action is to keep the attic doors closed and any holes sealed. Evidence suggests <a href="https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/wildlife/bats-around-and-home">bats follow the airflow in your home</a>, so they may try escaping from the attic to other parts of the house.</p></div>

Q: Why is my house covered in lanternflies?

• <div><p>While the spotted lanternfly&rsquo;s favorite place to stay is the trees and plants they gorge on, they can occasionally congregate in large numbers on buildings and other structures. This may be for height, warmth, or other unknown reasons. However, rest assured that the insects do not do any structural damage to the buildings, and will likely move on within a few weeks or perish with the colder weather.</p></div>

Q: What can you spray on garbage bags to keep animals away?

• <div><p>To keep animals away from your trash, you can spray store-bought ammonia-based cleaners on the bag or make your own spray. All you need is a spray bottle with one part ammonia and one part water. Once you&rsquo;ve sprayed the bags, keep your kids and pets away.</p></div>

Q: Do stink bugs play dead?

• <div><p>Yes, stink bugs can play dead. Stink bugs don&rsquo;t just release bad odors, they have a defense mechanism to pretend to be dead, even when flicked over and swept into a trash bin. That&rsquo;s how stink bugs may keep coming back even if you thought you got rid of them. </p></div>

Q: Are squirrels aggressive?

• <div><p>Generally, squirrels are not considered aggressive toward humans. They are more likely to flee than confront people. However, like many animals, they may exhibit aggressive behavior if they feel threatened or cornered. If you approach a squirrel too closely or try to handle it, especially if it's a mother protecting her young, it may resort to defensive tactics such as biting or scratching.</p></div>

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Last update on December 13, 2025

Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. Was friendly and open. Maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not “Brash” or full of himself but showed concern for our...
Dabella - Bremerton
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Reviewed in December 2022
Conner was the type of person you want to deal with when you have a problem out of your control. He arrived at our appointment on time. was friendly and open. maintained constant eye contact while we worked through the process. He was not breezy or full of himself, but he showed concern for our...
DaBella - Bremerton (Roofing)
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Reviewed in September 2022
I was so nervous about getting new windows, not sure if they would look like I imagined, and for how expensive they were, I really wanted to love them! Renewal by Andersen was great throughout the whole process, letting me change my mind a couple multiple times after the initial meeting, and...
Renewal by Andersen of Washington
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Reviewed in June 2021
Very professional. We had them remove a very tall, and dangerous, fir that was very close to the house and fence. It was a very controlled removal with every branch and piece of trunk lowered down by rope. It was a very dangerous job and they were clearly experts. We will definitely hire them...
Black Diamond Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
I have had Edge Pest Control service for 2 years now. The technicians are friendly and very considerate. I am very pleased with the service they have provided. We are dealing with ants and I know that this will be an ongoing issue. I’m glad I have Edge Pest Control to help. They will service my...
Saela Pest Control - Tacoma
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Reviewed in August 2018
Incredible. Everyone else quoted times in months. From first phone call to fiddling with the controls (easy) in less than a week. Installation took a couple of hours. They took care of building permits and subcontractors. It's a quality product installed quickly and professionally.
Peninsula Heat
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Reviewed in July 2018
Very positive experience. I recently saw a rodent run under my home and was referred to Rain Shadow Handyman by my pest control company, for purposes of sealing off the crawlspace so Mickie and Minnie could not return and to assess/repair any possible damage. The owner of the company, David, was...
Rain Shadow Handyman
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Reviewed in January 2018
We needed the work done quickly as the house had been sold pending the pest inspection. They did the inspection but came up with some expensive things such as suggesting that we pay $5000 for new vapor barrier under the entire house (the existing barrier was less than 5 years old) and they...
Green City Pest Control
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Pointe Pest Control | Moses Lake

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Pointe Pest Control | Moses Lake

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Customers say: Quick response

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Can you imagine your steak being served by a dirty rat at Porterhouse Steakhouse? You might snicker at the thought, but there’s nothing funny about rodents taking over your home. How about if you were enjoying a nice picnic at Blue Heron Park when your lunch was picked up and carried away by ants? Even worse, how would you like to wake up to those ants in your home? We wouldn’t want that. That’s why we offer pest control in Moses Lake.

Bio Management Northwest

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Bio Management Northwest

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Additional DBA - Bio Management Northwest Inc. See website for additional services. DBAs Clutter Control NW, Healthy Crawlspaces NW, & Water & Fire NW.

MYZZER RODENT EXCLUSION

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MYZZER RODENT EXCLUSION

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TOLL FREE (877) 469-9937. DBA MYZZER INC.

Jack Russell Wildlife Control

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Jack Russell Wildlife Control

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Additional email - [email protected]. 6 employees. Multiple payment methods accepted. Bartering okay. 67 point vertebrate pest inspection.

Sunrise Pest Management

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Sunrise Pest Management

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Customers say: Super punctual

47 years of experience

Serving Western Washington since 1978. Free phone quotes. No service contracts required.

"I had an ant problem that couldn't be solved by other pest control providers and sunrise came in and got the job done. They were professional, reasonably priced and enjoyable to deal with"

Elvis H on January 2021

Serving Western Washington since 1978. Free phone quotes. No service contracts required.

"I had an ant problem that couldn't be solved by other pest control providers and sunrise came in and got the job done. They were professional, reasonably priced and enjoyable to deal with"

Elvis H on January 2021

Pointe Pest Control | Liberty Lake

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Pointe Pest Control | Liberty Lake

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

Liberty Lake is a beacon of beauty to residents across the Idaho border. Here in this wondrous town we are able to enjoy all of the luxuries of the Spokane Valley, and we all feel a sense of community in our tight-knit neighborhoods. Unfortunately, pests in this area seem to share the same sense of camaraderie, and tend to band together when infesting the walls of your home. But whether they reside on the beautiful MeadowWood Golf Course, within the halls of Liberty Lake Elementary, or deep within the foundation of your house, here at Pointe Pest Control we are dedicated to ridding them from our quaint town so we can all prosper together in our pest-free life.

"The woodpecker never came back."

Larry P on March 2020

"The woodpecker never came back."

Larry P on March 2020

Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible for bats in your attic to find a way into your living spaces. Until you can properly remove the bats, the best course of action is to keep the attic doors closed and any holes sealed. Evidence suggests bats follow the airflow in your home, so they may try escaping from the attic to other parts of the house.

While the spotted lanternfly’s favorite place to stay is the trees and plants they gorge on, they can occasionally congregate in large numbers on buildings and other structures. This may be for height, warmth, or other unknown reasons. However, rest assured that the insects do not do any structural damage to the buildings, and will likely move on within a few weeks or perish with the colder weather.

To keep animals away from your trash, you can spray store-bought ammonia-based cleaners on the bag or make your own spray. All you need is a spray bottle with one part ammonia and one part water. Once you’ve sprayed the bags, keep your kids and pets away.

Yes, stink bugs can play dead. Stink bugs don’t just release bad odors, they have a defense mechanism to pretend to be dead, even when flicked over and swept into a trash bin. That’s how stink bugs may keep coming back even if you thought you got rid of them.

Generally, squirrels are not considered aggressive toward humans. They are more likely to flee than confront people. However, like many animals, they may exhibit aggressive behavior if they feel threatened or cornered. If you approach a squirrel too closely or try to handle it, especially if it's a mother protecting her young, it may resort to defensive tactics such as biting or scratching.

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