In the New York and New Jersey area, you can find several common species of bats. Some of these include Little Brown bat, Big Brown bat, Eastern Red bat, and Hoary bat. Signs of a bat infestation can vary depending on the extent of the infestation and the specific behaviors of the bats. Some signs of infestation include visibly seeing bats in or around your home, bat droppings (small, dark pellets), urine stains on walls or ceilings, foul smell, and scratching noises. Bat infestations can cause various types of damage to your home, both structurally and cosmetically. They may gnaw on wood, insulation, and electrical wiring, which can weaken the integrity of your home’s structure. Bats may also create openings in the roofline, which can allow water to enter and cause leaks. The accumulation of bat droppings (guano) can be a health hazard. This is because guano contains fungi that can cause respiratory issues when inhaled. In addition, bats can carry diseases such as rabies, which poses a risk to humans and pets if they come into contact with infected bats. Bat guano can stain ceilings, walls, and other surfaces in your home. These stains can be unsightly and challenging to remove, detracting from the aesthetic appeal of your living space.

Unlike typical pest extermination, dealing with a bat infestation requires a more humane and specialized approach. EZ Wildlife Management will control a bat infestation by:

• Conducting a thorough inspection of your property to determine the extent of the bat infestation and identify entry points and roosting sites.

• Once the inspection is complete, we will work to exclude bats from your home by sealing entry points and installing exclusion devices such as one-way doors or netting.

• Depending on the situation, we may use humane methods to physically remove bats from your home. This could involve manually capturing bats and releasing them outside or using exclusion devices to encourage them to leave on their own.

• We will provide education and guidance on how to prevent future bat infestations, such as maintaining a well-sealed home, trimming trees and bushes away from the house, and installing bat houses to provide alternative roosting sites.