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Bat Removal in Boston, MA
Do you have bats on your property in Boston, MA? Bats are one of the most dangerous animals to have in your home, as these critters can spread several diseases and parasites. Bats will also leave behind large quantities of droppings, known as guano, inside your attic insulation, which will soil it and ruin its effectiveness. Bats can also be very hard to remove, as they can fit in through very small cracks and gaps.
Thankfully, North East Wildlife Management is here to help! Our licensed team of experts can safely and humanely remove and exclude all bats on your property, from Little Brown Bats to Big Brown Bats!
We can remove bats from your living spaces, your attic, and we can even remove bats from hard-to-reach places like chimneys. We offer FREE estimates, so contact us today to get started at 781-562-9659!
What Kind Of Bats Live in Massachusetts?
There are two main species of bats in the New England region: the Little Brown Bat and the Big Brown Bat. Little Brown Bats are smaller, roughly 3 inches long, with coarse, short fur and small noses. Big Brown Bats are larger, around 4-5 inches long, easily identified by their longer, silky fur and larger noses. Big Brown Bats are the most common species of bat that you might come across in your home, but Little Brown Bats are also fairly common. While New England is home to several other bat species, including Tricolored Bats, Silverhaired Bats, and Hoary Bats, the Little Brown Bat and the Big Brown Bat are the two most often spotted by homeowners. These bats will often roost inside your attic or chimney but occasionally have been known to enter living areas and basements.
Signs of a Bat Infestation
The key to effective wildlife management is recognizing the signs and identifying which species are causing issues on your property. Some of the most common signs of bats in the house include:
- Large piles of guano in the attic
- Shrill squeaking or flapping sounds
- A strong ammonia smell coming from the attic
- Urine stains on the ceiling
- At dawn or dusk, you see bats emerging from your roof
At the first sign of a bat issue in your home or business, contact the experts at North East Wildlife Management for expert bat removal services.
How Do Bats Get In The House?
Bats can squeeze into your home through gaps and cracks a ½ inch wide. Your home most likely provides several places for bats to get in that you don’t think about, including the gaps between windows and doors, unscreened attic vents, uncapped chimneys, a hole or crack underneath a rotted eave, chimney flues, dog doors, utility vents, unsealed roof joints or flashing, and through loose roof tiles and shingles.
Know The Risks: Diseases Spread By Bats
While bats are beneficial, protected animals that are natural pest control agents, they do not belong inside the home. Bats in your home will often roost in large colonies inside your attic, accumulating huge piles of guano into your attic insulation which can soil it and lessen its ability to resist heat. Additionally, bat guano contains the spores that cause the fungal lung infection histoplasmosis. Bats also carry parasites like ticks, fleas, and bat bugs, a close cousin of the bed bug, that can infest your home. Bats are very prominent carriers of the rabies virus, so much so that any bat exposure must be treated as a potential rabies exposure.
Professional Bat Removal Service Near Me
If a bat has gotten inside your home, or if a bat colony has set up shop in your attic, contact the experts at North East Wildlife Management immediately. Our licensed team of wildlife experts can safely and humanely remove all bats from your property in accordance with local laws. If a bat has gotten inside your living space, we can remove it immediately. For a bat or bat colony inside your attic, we can set up a bat exclusion/bat one-way valve. Bat one-way valves, also known as bat one-way doors, are devices placed on a prominent entry point that allow bats to leave but do not allow them to re-enter. No matter what type of bat problem you’re dealing with, the expert team at North East Wildlife Management can help.
How Long Does Bat Exclusion Take?
Bat exclusion involves our technicians carefully inspecting your home, locating the main entry point for the bats, and then sealing off all the other gaps, cracks, or openings that are larger than ½ an inch wide. After these gaps are sealed, our technicians will install a bat one-way door/valve, which allows the bats to leave, but not re-enter. From then on, it is a waiting game, as the bats will all leave to forage for food and not be able to get back in. The timeline for excluding all the bats in your attic can vary, depending on several factors. If there’s only one bat in the attic during the summertime, then you should be rid of your bat problem fairly quickly. However, if there is an entire colony of bats inside your attic during the winter, exclusion might take a bit longer. To find out more information, get in contact with one of our technicians today!
Bat Removal from Chimney Near Me
The chimney on your commercial or residential property in New England unfortunately makes an ideal habitat for bats looking for a place to roost. Chimneys are warm, dark, secluded, and safe from weather and predators, and they oftentimes have the warmth of the building rising through them. Bats should not be allowed to stay in your chimney, however, as they can leave behind large piles of guano and easily access the rest of the home. If you have bats in your chimney that need to be removed, contact the experts at North East Wildlife Management. Our team of licensed professionals can seal up all the cracks in the side of your chimney, install a bat one-way to exclude the animals, and once they’re gone, we will install a chimney cap to keep your chimney functioning optimally WITHOUT the risk of bat intrusion.
Humane Bat Removal Service in Boston
If you have bats on your property in the New England area, contact the experts at North East Wildlife Management. Our team can inspect your entire property and come up with an exclusion plan to rid your home of these disease-carrying animals for good. Contact us today to get started at 781-562-9659!
Frequently Asked Questions
While bats may not seem as intimidating as raccoons or skunks, bats are one of the most prominent rabies vectors in New England. Bat scratches and bites can be so miniscule that any bat exposure must be treated as potential rabies exposure. Rabies is treatable, but only before symptoms start. Bat guano can also contain the spores that cause the fungal lung infection histoplasmosis, which can develop into a serious illness for immunocompromised people.
Animal control will only remove a bat that is on public property or is posing a direct danger to people. Bats that have taken up residence inside your attic must be removed by a wildlife removal professional.
Bats are very common rabies vectors, and removing them yourself could lead to an incident where you are bitten or scratched. Our team of licensed wildlife control operators have years of experience safely removing bats without any biting incidents. Piles of bat guano can release the spores that cause histoplasmosis into the air when moved or disturbed, but our technicians have PPE equipment to protect themselves against these spores. Bats are also federally protected, and calling a professional wildlife removal service allows you to rest assured knowing that the bats are being removed safely and humanely in accordance with federal and local laws and guidelines.
- Humane Hand-Removal Services
- Guano Clean Up and Attic Sanitization
- Bat Damage Repairs
- Entry Point Repairs and Seal Outs
- Bat Exclusions and One Ways
- Insulation Replacement
- Bat Disinfecting and Deodorizing
Contact us to get a free estimate in Boston and the surrounding areas.
The cost of bat removal varies based on several factors including the type of property, the severity of the infestation, and the the severity of the damage. For example, a single bat that wandered into a home will be much different than an entire colony that has set up shop inside an attic. That’s why North East Wildlife Management offers FREE estimates, so one of our technicians can come out and inspect the property, before providing you with a detailed quote for bat removal.