If you suspect bats in your house, it’s important to act fast and remove them before October rolls around. According to NJ and NY laws, bats are considered endangered. This means it’s illegal to kill any bats in your home. It’s also illegal to hunt or capture them, and you have to remove them from your home during a specific time period, according to state law.
New Jersey has “safe dates” where removing bats (also called “bat exclusion”) is legal. Because of this, you should always
contact a professional to get rid of bats safely and humanely and within this time frame.
Here’s what you need to know about removing bats from your home with the help of a professional, and why you need to take preventative steps now.
Bat Exclusion Dates
Should you have signs of bats in your house, it’s important to contact
professional wildlife removal in Sparta, NJ. Bats can carry diseases and their fecal matter can affect the health of you and your family.
Additionally, there are
“safe dates” for bat exclusion. According to NJ bat removal laws, these dates are April 1 - April 30 and August 1 - October 15. Anything outside these dates is illegal, which means you’ll have to live with bats in your attic.
Getting Rid of Bats Professionally
It’s illegal to exterminate bats. It’s also illegal to use any type of bat pesticide to kill them. There are always humane ways of rehoming pests in your house, and a properly trained
pest removal service can do so quickly and efficiently.
For starters, a pest control company removes bats through exclusion. But what is exclusion? In short, exclusion is where one-way doors are used to seal the bat’s exit points. This means that any bats in your house can safely leave — without being able to return.
How to Get Rid of Bats in the House
Once a pest removal company removes bats from your home, you can work to keep them away. They dislike the smell of peppermint, eucalyptus, and cinnamon, so consider sprinkling these scents in your attic, if this is where they roost. Just be careful that children and pets don’t get into any essential oils, as they can be
toxic if ingested.
Seal all entry points, working to deter bats from entering in the first place. You can also hang CDs or other reflective items outside your house, working to keep them away. If you find a bat in your house and/or suspect you or a family member have been bitten by a bat, seek medical attention immediately.
Got Bats in the House?
If you have bats in the house, now is the time to rehome them. If you wait, you’ll have permanent visitors all winter long. Never try rehoming bats (or any other animal) yourself. Instead, call Serene Property Services.
Give us a call today to set up your next service call. We offer pest removal services to all of Sussex County, NJ, and Warwick, NY. We’ll help you with all your pest-related needs.
