Bats, are natures only flying mammals, and are an extremely valuable part of our environment. They consume thousands of insects nightly and are mother natures bug control specialist. Although a beneficial part of nature, they can cause an enormous amount of damage to any building or residence. Cayuga Creek Nuisance Wildlife Removal can safety remove bats from all types of structures without harming or trapping the bats. This process is completed through the use of exclusion (bat proofing) and the installation of one way check valves. This ensures that the bats may leave but never return.

In the picture to the left, bats are using the dormer to gain access to the house. The bat droppings are clearly visible, Bats can use any gap that is a quarter inch by and inch and a half to get in. Other points that bats will use to enter a structure are chimneys, flashing, soffit, facias, gaps around windows and doors, gable vents and ridge vents.       

The most common bats found in the western NY area are the little brown bat and the big brown bat. The little brown bat is generally 3 to 4 inches long and has a 9 inch wing span, where a big brown is 4 to 5 inches long with a 12 inch wing span.

  Contrary to popular belief bats are not blind and do not nest in peoples hair. Although rare bats are carriers of disease(s) that can be spread to people and pets.

If bats are using your home or business as their home, call today to schedule an inspection