Post by jonsdigs on Apr 12, 2007 22:38:15 GMT -5
Spencer house infested with bats
4/11/2007 7:58 AM
By: Aaron Mesmer, News 14 Carolina
Tracy Scheve says she was never told about the infestation by the previous homeowner and she is considering legal action.
SPENCER, N.C. -- A Rowan County family is trying to get rid of some unexpected guests. The family recently bought a house in Spencer only to find out there were hundreds of bats living in the attic.
"We've seen upwards of 200 to 300 bats exiting the structure at night," said John Deal, of Animal Capture and Exclusion Services.
Tracy Scheve bought the home as-is in November and says she did not know it was infested until last week. Because of health concerns, she and her three children evacuated.
John Deal, of Animal Capture and Exclusion Services, says about 200 to 300 bats were seen leaving the home at night.
"To me, it's worse than a fire because we drive by here and there's visual and we just can't access any of the area,” she said. “So we're just doing what needs to be done right now just to survive."
Animal Capture and Exclusion Services says the bats had been living in the home for about 30 years. It's going to cost Scheve about $22,000 to keep them out.
Scheve says she was never told about the infestation by the previous homeowner and she is considering legal action.
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4/11/2007 7:58 AM
By: Aaron Mesmer, News 14 Carolina
Tracy Scheve says she was never told about the infestation by the previous homeowner and she is considering legal action.
SPENCER, N.C. -- A Rowan County family is trying to get rid of some unexpected guests. The family recently bought a house in Spencer only to find out there were hundreds of bats living in the attic.
"We've seen upwards of 200 to 300 bats exiting the structure at night," said John Deal, of Animal Capture and Exclusion Services.
Tracy Scheve bought the home as-is in November and says she did not know it was infested until last week. Because of health concerns, she and her three children evacuated.
John Deal, of Animal Capture and Exclusion Services, says about 200 to 300 bats were seen leaving the home at night.
"To me, it's worse than a fire because we drive by here and there's visual and we just can't access any of the area,” she said. “So we're just doing what needs to be done right now just to survive."
Animal Capture and Exclusion Services says the bats had been living in the home for about 30 years. It's going to cost Scheve about $22,000 to keep them out.
Scheve says she was never told about the infestation by the previous homeowner and she is considering legal action.
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