Bat Exclusion

Bats play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by consuming vast quantities of insects. However, when they take up residence in your home, they become a serious nuisance and a significant health concern.

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Understanding the Bat Problem

Why Do Bats Enter Homes?

Bats seek out warm, protected spaces to roost, particularly areas that offer shelter from predators and the elements. Their small size allows them to squeeze through openings as narrow as three-quarters of an inch, making entry easy.

  • Common entry points: Gaps around windows, vents, chimneys, rooflines, and siding.

Do Bats Leave on Their Own?

Adult bats typically exit at night to forage for food, but they will return to their roost unless all access points are sealed. If baby bats are present, they may remain inside, which complicates the exclusion process and requires professional timing to ensure their safety.

The Professional Solution

What is Bat Exclusion?

Bat exclusion is a humane and legally compliant method of removing bats and preventing their return.

Seal Access Points:

All potential entry points are sealed.

Install One-Way Devices:

One-way exit devices are installed, allowing the bats to leave to forage but preventing them from re-entering.

Timing:

Because bats are protected, exclusion must only be performed at the appropriate time of year to avoid harming young bats that cannot yet fly.

Will Bats Return After Exclusion?

Bats have strong homing instincts and may attempt to return. Effective exclusion requires a professional to seal all potential access points and implement techniques to make the environment less hospitable, preventing reinfestation.

How to Clean Bat Droppings (Guano)

Bat guano is hazardous and requires cleaning with protective equipment. Contaminated insulation or other materials may need to be replaced. Professional attic restoration services are recommended to ensure thorough decontamination and prevent disease exposure.

Health and Safety Concerns

Are Bats Dangerous? Do Bats Carry Diseases?

Yes. Although bats are not naturally aggressive, they should never be handled as they can carry diseases such as rabies. Their droppings (guano) can harbor harmful fungal spores that cause respiratory infections like histoplasmosis. Additionally, their presence can introduce parasites like fleas, mites, and ticks.

Can Bats Bite While You Sleep?

It is rare but possible for a bat to bite without the person realizing it, as their teeth are very small. If you wake to find a bat in your room, seek medical advice immediately to rule out potential exposure to rabies.

Safe Intervention and Professional Help

If a single bat enters your home, open windows and doors to allow it to exit on its own. Avoid swatting at the bat, as this can disorient and stress it.

Professional Bat Control Services

Due to the health risks and legal considerations surrounding bat removal, it is always best to work with a licensed pest management professional. They can:

Safely remove bats using humane exclusion techniques.
Decontaminate affected areas (guano cleanup).
Implement effective exclusion to prevent future issues.

Don’t Let Bats Take Over

Bats are more than just a nuisance; they are carriers of dangerous diseases like rabies and histoplasmosis, and their droppings can cause structural damage. DIY methods are often ineffective and can leave your family vulnerable to serious health risks and legal complications.

Newtown Pest Control provides humane, effective, and guaranteed bat exclusion and decontamination. Schedule your free inspection today and take back your peace of mind.

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The Newtown Solution: Humane & Legal Exclusion

Although allowing a bat infestation to persist is not advisable, it is equally important not to harm these creatures. The humane and legally mandated approach is to carefully exclude them from buildings. Due to health risks and strict legal regulations, professional bat control is the safest and most effective approach.

At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we specialize in humane bat exclusion. Our process ensures the safe removal of bats without harming these protected species and is designed to comply with all regulations:

Our Process

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Our proven process is designed to give you peace of mind from start to finish.

1. Free Inspection

We begin with a complimentary, thorough inspection to identify the problem and all potential entry points.

2. Custom Plan

We create a personalized treatment plan that is tough on pests but safe for your family and pets.

3. Guaranteed Results

If you're not satisfied, we will re-service your home at no extra charge.

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Newtown Termite & Pest Control handles a wide range of common pests, including ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, rodents (mice and rats), spiders, and termites. They also offer services for wildlife control.

Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers same-day service. If you schedule your service by 12:00 PM, Monday-Friday, a technician will be dispatched that same day, provided your location is within a 20-mile radius of their main office. Services that require special preparation, such as for bed bugs or termites, are typically excluded from same-day service.

Newtown Pest Control uses products and methods that are safe for your family and pets. They will advise you on any necessary precautions, such as keeping kids and pets away from treated areas until they are dry. They use advanced methods and professional-grade products that are tough on pests but formulated with safety in mind.

The cost of pest control can vary depending on the type of pest, the extent of the infestation, and the size of your property. Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers free, no-obligation inspections and estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins. They have various service plans and one-time service options to fit your needs.

Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers a “No-Nonsense” Service Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with their work, they will re-treat the affected areas at no charge. Your peace of mind is their priority, and they stand behind their work to ensure the problem is solved.

Don't Wait Until the Damage is Done

If you suspect a bat infestation, don’t risk your health or violate legal regulations by attempting to handle it yourself. Contact a licensed pest management professional.

Schedule a FREE inspection today with Newtown Termite & Pest Control to ensure safe and humane removal, thorough decontamination, and effective prevention.

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