Bats Can Enter Through Openings Smaller Than ½ Inch

Bats can enter a home through an opening smaller than half an inch — about the width of a pencil. That means gaps that look completely insignificant from the outside can be active entry points. You likely won't see the bats themselves, but the signs tend to show up in other ways:

• A persistent, musty odor with no obvious source
• Dark staining or grease marks around vents or the roofline
• Droppings near soffits, windows, or in the attic
• Scratching sounds at dusk or dawn

Bat activity also brings contamination concerns that go beyond structural damage. If any of these signs sound familiar, the right move is a professional inspection rather than guessing. Titus offers free inspections across the greater Detroit area and can help you understand what you're dealing with and what needs to happen next.

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