Insect Infestations

Secondary Pest Infestations from Wildlife

Yes, finding insects like fleas, flies, bird mites, spider beetles or bat bugs is a strong, indirect sign of wildlife activity in your home. Raccoons or squirrels bring insects into your home because they carry parasites, or their nesting sites attract secondary pests. For example, fleas from rodents, raccoons, or feral cats and mites from squirrels, birds or rodents can quickly spread throughout your home, especially in pet or food storage areas. The presence of bat colonies is sometimes confirmed by the discovery of bat bugs, a parasite similar to a bed bug, in the attic or walls.

A severe increase in flies and maggots is a classic sign of a dead animal inside your walls or crawlspace. Black Diamond wildlife professionals identify insects left by animals and birds, which is crucial for proper wildlife control and removal, and treat the resulting insect issue to fully resolve the attic infestation.

Double The Trouble

Wildlife infestations often bring fleas, mites, spider beetles, or bat bugs. At Black Diamond, we provide comprehensive treatment, handling both the wildlife removal and the resulting secondary insect infestation to fully secure your home and keep your family safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do bat bugs move into rooms after bats are removed?

Bat bugs migrate into human living spaces after a bat colony is removed because they have lost their primary hosts and are actively searching for a new blood meal food source.

Can raccoon waste or bird nests attract cockroaches?

Yes, accumulated raccoon waste and messy bird nests provide an ideal source of food, moisture, and sheltered breeding grounds that actively attract cockroach infestations.