Bat Removal
Bat Removal Westchester, NY
Call (914) 293-7593 For 24/7 Emergency NY Wildlife Removal and Prevention
Do you need emergency help removing bats from your home? Call Intrepid Wildlife Services now at (914) 293-7593. Our experienced wildlife experts will humanely remove and help prevent future invading bats! When a bat decides to call your home his new abode, the results can be more than frightening. Bats can be downright dangerous until removed. If you’ve discovered one of these creatures has taken up residence in your home, call our wildlife experts immediately, and let us handle your bat removal needs. Our humane removal of bats fully complies with Westchester health regulations, and is designed to keep you and your loved ones safe, while carefully removing the intruder from the property.
Handle bat removal in Westchester, NY with a single phone call. At Intrepid Wildlife Services, no problem is too big or too small for us to take care of quickly, efficiently, and safely. Removal isn’t just important in terms of avoiding conflict with the animal, but in eliminating mites, ticks, and other bug issues, which can present unique problems all their own. If you suspect a bat is living in your home, don’t take chances. Call the experts at Intrepid, and put an end to your worries for good!
Facts About Bats
In Westchester County, bats breed in the fall season and are born in June. Young bats are unable to fly for approximately six weeks. Bats are insectivores, consuming tons of pest insects annually in the United States. Bats are very agile hunters of the night sky. Bats are equipped with echolocation, a sophisticated process by which bats track prey insects. This technique makes bats very agile hunters in the night sky.
Big Brown Bats (Eptesicus Fuscus)
The most commonly seen bat in Westchester County. These bats roost in attics and walls of people’s homes . When they are found for the first time it is because they are seen in the immediate living space. In some cases these bats can be found in basements as well. Typically when one bat is found inside a house or structure there is a good possibility of an established colony in the attic or wall space. These colonies can range from a few to hundreds of bats.
Little Brown Bats (Myotis lucifugus)
The most common bat in North America. Little brown bats are now rarely seen in New York because of their susceptibility to “White-nose syndrome” which is an infectious fungal growth that causes the affected bat to wake up prematurely from hibernation, act strangely, and lose critical fat reserves, which, then, causes its death. Because of this, many states have listed these bats as a sensitive or protected species.
Silver-Haired Bats (Lasionycteris Noctivagans)
Easily identified by the silver hair on the back of their bodies, these bats. In recent years, we have found more silver-haired bats flying around in the living space during the wintertime.
Health Concerns
Rabies
May 2017–First bat with confirmed rabies this year for Intrepid Wildlife Services. Please call a professional when you have bats in the house, because you never know.
The most common danger bats pose to humans is the rabies virus, an extremely fatal disease. Rabies targets the central nervous system and ultimately the brain, resulting in death within days if left untreated. Because bats tend to be aggressive and disoriented when confronted, it is important to minimize the chances that any humans or pets in the home may end up being bitten or scratched by the animal. Rather than confronting or attacking the intruder, call Intrepid Wildlife Services immediately for bat removal in Westchester, NY. If you are bitten by a bat, seek medical attention immediately.
Other Risks
In addition to rabies, bats can carry mites, ticks, and other bugs. Guano, commonly referred to as bat droppings, can contain histoplasmosis. Contact with this fungus can result in serious health problems, most notably respiratory issues. The Westchester County Health Department follows strict guidelines regarding any bats found residing in a house. All bats removed from a house are required to be tested for rabies. Intrepid Wildlife Services is qualified in the handling and preparation of bats and fully complies with all Westchester County Health Department regulations.
Bat Removal
Intrepid Wildlife Services offers a 24/7 emergency service to remove any bats in your immediate living space. In accordance with The Westchester Department of Health, all bats removed from a client's home or immediate living space are tested for rabies. Clients will be notified of the results within 48 hours from either the Department of Health or Intrepid Wildlife Services. All bats captured and removed from the living space must be euthanized in order for the safe transportation and testing of said bat for rabies. If the bats are not in the living space (i.e., attic, basement, crawlspaces, or walls), bat proofing of the structure will be needed.
Bat Proofing
Each home and/or structure in Westchester is different, which means a different approach in every instance. Bats are known to use the smallest gaps and oddest entryways. Different building materials present different opportunities for them to gain entry. A trained wildlife control technician will conduct a comprehensive inspection of your home or building from top to bottom. During this inspection, we will determine where entryways are located. Once the inspection is complete and all entryways and vulnerabilities are identified, the process of exclusion and prevention begins by way of installing a series of one-way doors. These doors allow bats to exit but not reenter.
This bat removal process is tried and true and is guaranteed for most structures. In addition, the remaining vulnerable areas are sealed up, preventing reentry.The best materials available are used to seal your home’s vulnerable areas. These materials include tri-polymer sealants, heavy wire mesh, copper gauze, and aluminum trim stock. Intrepid Wildlife Services prides itself on making sure the appearance of your home is not altered; rather, it is improved as we make sure to personally detail any exclusionary devices to match the aesthetic of your home. A two-year guarantee is also offered to qualified homes.