Bats
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Bats are part of New Jersey’s native wildlife. A bat flying outdoors is different from bats roosting in a building or a bat found in a room. Do not handle a bat with bare hands. If contact with a person or pet may have occurred, seek prompt guidance from the local health department or animal control about what to do next.
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Bats are protected in New Jersey. Do not poison them, use glue traps or seal an occupied entry without proper assessment. Exclusion requires attention to the season and the possibility of flightless young or hibernating bats. Use current New Jersey Fish and Wildlife guidance rather than assuming exclusion can be done at any time.
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An appropriate inspection identifies the entry points and whether bats are actually roosting in the structure. Ask a qualified wildlife professional about the timing, exclusion method, repairs and any cleanup precautions. Removing droppings or sealing a hole without resolving the roosting situation can leave the underlying problem in place.
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Our contact form can be used to describe a suspected building-entry problem and confirm whether we can assist. For an immediate situation involving possible human or pet exposure, contact the local health department or animal control first. Do not delay that guidance while waiting for a routine service appointment.