WESTCHESTER COUNTY #
WESTCHESTER COUNTY #
It happens more often than you think: you might notice squeaking or flapping sounds coming from your attic space, or you might spot large piles of bat droppings inside your attic insulation. These are the common indicators of bats nesting inside your attic space. Many might have the impulse to try and deal with a bat problem themselves, but this isn’t recommended. Not only can DIY bat removal be ineffective and dangerous, it might also be illegal. Don’t worry, Westchester Wildlife can help. Our team of experts offer safe, humane bat removal services in the Westchester, NY area, in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Get in touch with our team today to get started at (800) 273-6673!
Attic spaces are particularly attractive to bats because they provide the perfect environment for roosting. Similar to the caves that bats naturally root in, attic spaces are warm, safe, and protected from predators and harsh elements. Some of the common species of bats that may nest inside your attic include the Little Brown Bat and the Big Brown Bat. You may notice a bat problem in your home when you hear flapping, scratching, or squeaking sounds at dusk. Stains around entry points caused by the bat’s greasy fur brushing against the siding can also be spotted. If you enter the attic space and see droppings inside your insulation, then you most likely have a bat problem.
A maternal colony is a group of female bats that roost together to raise pups. Maternal colonies usually get together to raise their pups from the late spring to late summer months of May to August. After the pups are born, it takes them several weeks to learn how to fly, and during this time they are totally reliant on their mothers. Removing bats during this time is prohibited by law, as attempting to remove the colony can kill the babies by trapping them inside the attic space. The mother bats may also re-enter your attic through new entrances to retrieve their pups.
Bats are under federal and state protection, and attempting to remove them during maternity season can incur heavy fines. But why are bats protected? Well, there are a few reasons:
To start, bats are crucial to the ecosystem. Not only are they a natural pest control agent (bats can eat thousands of mosquitoes and crop pests nightly), but bats are also prominent pollinators for fruits and seeds that are an important part of our food chain.
Bats are also facing several challenges leading to population decline. A fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has been decimating bat populations, in part to how quickly it can spread among colonies. Natural habitats for bats have also been lost over the years as urban development and deforestation continues. Therefore, federal and state protections and guidelines were implemented to ensure that bats are always handled with care, to ensure the ongoing health and safety of these crucial critters.
DIY bat removal can often fail, as DIYers may unknowingly seal bats inside the home, or even worse, separate mothers and pups. If a DIYer is inexperienced in checking for entry points, they may misidentify the entry points, which would allow the bats to return or relocate to somewhere else within the structure. Store-bought repellents and strobe lights often don’t work, and might put further stress on the colony. Attempting to remove the bats by hand is NEVER recommended, as bats can bite or scratch, and these critters are a prevalent carrier of the rabies virus.
If you need bat removal in Westchester, contact the experts at Westchester Wildlife today! Our team has years of experience with humanely evicting bats from both residential and commercial properties, in accordance with state and federal laws. Our team ensures safe cleanup services and long-term exclusion success, protecting your home against bat invasions in the future. Contact our team today at (800) 273-6673 to get scheduled for a bat removal inspection in the Westchester area!
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NY 10509 USA
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