Bat Removal & Exclusion
When people think about pest problems, bats rarely come to mind first — but a bat infestation is actually one of the more serious wildlife situations a homeowner can face. Bats are protected or endangered in many cases, which means removal must be handled humanely and legally by a trained professional. A DIY attempt can result in fines, injury, or an unresolved problem.
Bats are frequently misunderstood. They are not rodents — they belong to the order Chiroptera, a group of mammals defined by their finger-boned wings connected by a thin membrane. That unique anatomy makes them the only truly flying mammal on earth.
Bat Behavior & Habitat
Contrary to their reputation, bats are not aggressive. They will only lash out if they feel cornered or directly threatened. Most are insectivores — a single brown bat can consume up to 600 mosquitoes in an hour. They are most active at dusk and dawn, and they can live more than 30 years.
Bats seek shelter wherever temperatures are stable and predators cannot reach them. In the wild that means trees and caves, but in populated areas they readily move into buildings through small holes, air ducts, and open windows. They can travel up to 60 miles per hour to reach a roosting site.
Why Bats Are a Serious Problem
Although bats are not aggressive by nature, they are hosts for some of the most dangerous zoonotic diseases known — including rabies, Ebola, SARS, and coronavirus. They do not need to bite to transmit disease; contact with their droppings or even their excrement carries risk. Bat guano also accumulates rapidly and can compromise the structural integrity of insulation, sheetrock, and wood.
What To Do
If you suspect bats in your attic or walls, do not attempt to handle them or seal entry points while they are inside. Contact Advanced Wildlife Control for a proper inspection and a legal, humane exclusion plan. We are unrivaled in bat removal services in the Sullivan area.