Bat Control in New York
Protecting Your Home and Family from Bats
Discovering bats in your New York home can be an alarming experience. Beyond the unsettling noises and presence, bats pose significant health risks from rabies and hazardous droppings, known as guano. A bat infestation requires a specialized approach to ensure the safety of your family and property.
At Parkway Pest Services, our Certified Wildlife Experts have provided humane bat removal services for decades. As a third-generation family business trusted since 1932, we use proven exclusion methods to safely remove bats and prevent them from returning, ensuring your home is secure and your mind is at ease.
If you have bats in your home, call us immediately at (888) 695-6490, or contact us online for help.
Understanding the Risks of Bats in Your Home
While bats are beneficial to our ecosystem, they do not belong inside your home. A bat colony in your attic or walls can create serious health hazards and lead to property damage that worsens over time. Understanding these risks is the first step toward realizing why professional removal is essential for your family's safety.
- Rabies Exposure: Bats are a primary carrier of the rabies virus in New York. A bite or even a scratch from a bat can transmit this fatal disease, making their presence a direct threat to people and pets. Never handle a bat yourself.
- Histoplasmosis from Guano: Bat droppings, or guano, can harbor a fungus that causes a respiratory illness called histoplasmosis when the spores are inhaled. Disturbing a pile of dry guano during an improper cleanup attempt can be extremely hazardous.
- Structural Damage: The accumulation of guano and urine is highly corrosive. Over time, it can saturate and ruin insulation, stain ceilings and walls, and even begin to compromise the integrity of wooden support structures in your attic.
- Strong, Persistent Odors: A large, established bat colony produces a powerful, unpleasant ammonia-like odor from their droppings and urine. This smell can permeate the entire home and is very difficult to eliminate without professional intervention.
- Attraction of Other Pests: Bat guano and the bat parasites themselves can attract other pests, such as cockroaches, bat bugs (similar to bed bugs), and mites, leading to secondary infestations that further complicate the problem.
Due to these significant health and safety risks, you should never attempt to handle a bat or clean up an infestation on your own. A trained professional has the right equipment and knowledge to manage the situation safely.
Knowledge That Protects Your Home
Bat Behavior and Seasons in New York Homes
Homeowners in New York often first notice bat activity during the warmer months, when bats are most active at dusk and dawn. In our region, common species such as little brown bats and big brown bats may use attics, soffits, and gaps around rooflines as daytime roosts. Understanding when bats are likely to be present and how they move in and out of a structure helps us plan a safe, effective exclusion that complies with state wildlife guidelines.
New York regulations restrict bat exclusion during the height of maternity season, when non‑flying pups could be trapped inside buildings if exits are sealed. Because of this, timing a project correctly is just as important as the physical work itself. Our team monitors seasonal patterns across areas like Westchester, Long Island, and the five boroughs, so we can schedule inspections and exclusion work at appropriate times and explain clear timelines to you before any work begins.
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“Greatest personality. Walked me through every step of the process. Explained the behavior of termites and how their system would work.”- Thomas F.
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“They were very professional; they confirmed that, luckily, I did not have squirrels in the attic, and most likely what I heard was them running on top of the roof.”- Debra C.
I would certainly use them in the future if need be.
"I contacted Parkway Pest Control as I thought I heard squirrels in my attic/crawlspace. They were very professional; they confirmed that, luckily, I did not have squirrels in the attic, and most likely what I heard was them running on top of the roof. It was a relief. They also gave me some pointers for the future, if I should ever suspect that I do have squirrels in that area — what to do to determine, if they actually are there before contacting them. Their pricing was competitive. I would certainly use them in the future if need be."- Debra C. -
“The Parkway technician was very professional and courteous.”- Carol G.
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“Professional, knowledgeable, and great service. The technicians are always on time and the pest issues are solved within a couple of days. Highly recommend Parkway Pest Services for any pest problem. Thank you!”- Jean R.
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Parkway consistently provides immaculate service.
"Parkway consistently provides immaculate service. We are long term customers and appreciate all the above listed highlighted qualities"- Caroline M.