Bat Removal in Frederick, MD

Bat removal help in Frederick

Getting Bats Out of Your Frederick Home

Bats in the attic of a Frederick home are protected in many places, so the standard fix is not a trap or a sealed hole. Bats can use a gap smaller than a finger, so the technician inspects the whole roofline at dusk to find every exit. The pest control company puts up one-way exits so the bats leave to feed at night and cannot get back in, and times the work around the season when young bats cannot fly. Once the colony is gone, the entry points are sealed and the guano is cleaned up. Never touch a bat, since even a tiny bite may carry rabies.

Local conditions

Bat Removal in Frederick: What to Know

In the Northeast, big brown bats and little brown bats raise pups in attics and behind siding in summer, and white-nose disease has reduced some species, which is one reason bats are protected. Bats are protected in most states, and many restrict removal while pups are in the roost (roughly May through August).

Calls about bat problems come from every part of Frederick, including Dearbought, Monocacy Village and Villa Estates.

How the Job Is Done

• Find every exit. The technician watches the house at dusk, checks the roofline, vents, siding and chimney, and counts the bats leaving to find the main roost and every gap they use.
• One-way exclusion. Netting or tubes let bats fly out to feed but block the way back, and other gaps are sealed. Many states limit this work while young are in the roost, so timing depends on state and local law.
• Seal up and clean guano. After all bats have left, the exit is closed for good. Guano and soiled insulation are cleaned up or replaced, with protective gear and, where needed, disinfectant.