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Bat Exclusion Solution

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Do not bother exterminators who do not specialize in bats, use ridiculous inhumane trap "methods", scare tactics, or chemicals that are simply a waste of time.

The only proven way to deal with bat/human conflicts is a systematic repair of all sides of your structure. Suggestions such as extermination (illegal in most states), trap and release, chemical repellents, floodlights, and cheap ultrasonic devices are half hearted attempts at best, and at worst some may actually be dangerous to pets and family. These "methods" do not address the problem at the root: bat entry crevices must be repaired. Otherwise bats just simply keep coming back.

Bat control is non-lethal and relies upon exclusion and sometimes installing bat houses to provide alternative places for bats to live and still provide free insect control nearby. Bats are not physically captured. This is sometimes difficult, hazardous work that requires experience with bat behavior, specialized equipment, and a high degree of safety precautions.

Bat Conservation and Management is a wildlife consulting company specializing with bat conflict resolution and exclusions. We do not deal with any type of nuisance wildlife problems other than bat exclusion. We offer several levels of service so homeowners do not pay for services they do not want.

Looking for a quote? All initial inquiries must be done using the online form below. Phone inquiries will be directed to this page to fill out the form, so that all information is captured in our system. Be sure to include photos of the building bats are in. 

Not located in Pennsylvania or Florida? Traveling to your area is no problem, as we have also completed successful bat work in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Illinois, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, and Kentucky. Clients include private homeowners, the National Park Service, Pennsylvania State Parks, Department of Defense, the Nature Conservancy, apartment complexes, universities, and various private business locations.

Please note: BCM does NOT make house calls to remove or search for a bat that was seen in the living space of the house. Witnessing a bat fly thru your house does not necessarily constitute a health hazard. See these articles on how to remove this bat yourself and other great information on unwanted bats in buildings.

 
  

Site Survey

      • We inspect the exterior and/or the interior of the structure noting bat exits. This service can be done year-round.
      • An estimate is given for the bat exclusionary are happy to explain procedures, materials, and timing. Any other possible solutions are discussed and weighed (e.g. increased ventilation, total roof/soffit replacement).
      • We will help you select a site for a bat house which is both suitable for bats and homeowners.
      • A written report with sketches and/or photographs is prepared on request.
      • We can survey the structure during the summer exit flight if needed, noting entrances and counting the actual number of bats involved.
      • In the end, many people are able to take all this information and couple it with work already being planned or simply do it themselves Site surveys range from $50-$150.

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Structure Repair

      • Timing is important. If your bats are migratory and you live in northern latitudes or at high elevation, October-March is fair game for an all around sealing attempt. In most southern states a more elaborate approach involving bat "escape hatches" is appropriate and usually requires several trips and a degree of patience. This work is also seasonal to avoid entrapping flightless young within the building.
      • The cost of the bat exclusion varies from site to site, depending on the amount of work to be done, the size of the structure, and the site accessibility. Residential structure repairs can range start at $800 but never exceed $3,000.
      • If bats are still using your structure the summer after our sealing because of failed repairs, we will revisit and repair the structure at no labor cost. A basic travel expense may still be assessed, usually up to $300.
      • Extra large complex structures (multiple dormers, towers, bump outs, etc.) or traditionally bat-friendly roof types (slate, tin, Spanish tile, or wood) may require a larger than average level of effort.
      • An active bat exclusion (a sealing attempt when bats are present) may temporarily increase the chances of encountering a bat within the living spaces.
      • We use adhesive caulking, never messy, nasty spray foam for a professional, clean job.
      • We will expect to use relatively lightweight, narrow, and 4WD lift machines almost exclusively on your project. In this way we are able to spend our time inspecting work rather than dealing with cumbersome ladders and scaffolding.
      • Because of the nature of the work, some work may be performed after dark to ensure progress.

Bat House Installation

      • We will help you select a site for a bat house which is both suitable for bats and homeowners.
      • If desired, we then install a premium Bat House providing all necessary materials (post, pole mount, assembled box, concrete, etc.)
      • Site surveys and installations start at $300 including one Bat House on a post. Additional quantities at cost on the same visit.
      • A note about bat houses: providing alternate habitat for your displaced colony is an ideal way to keep bats nearby and maintaining the free insect control homeowners already enjoy. Bats will be more likely to favor the new artificial roost nearby over your now difficult to access structure. This reduces the chance of bats becoming imperiled when they must seek other roost structures in the community whose owners may use hazardous or inhumane methods to deal with them. However, simply installing many bat houses does not guarantee any success unless the original structure is successfully repaired.

Recently the PA Game Commission clearly made it illegal for any contractor in Pennsylvania to kill bats. A number of other state wildlife agencies have similar policies, so please be wary of any individual who proposes this "solution" or prepares to seal bats within a building without any allowance for escape.

Please use the contact form below to tell us some basic information about your nuisance bat problem and we may be able to assist.

 

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