Bat Control in Scarsdale, NY

Certified Wildlife Professionals. Serving Scarsdale Since 1932.

When bats get into a home, the problem goes beyond a nuisance. Bats can carry rabies, and their droppings harbor fungal spores that can cause histoplasmosis, a respiratory illness that becomes dangerous when guano is disturbed during cleanup. If you’re dealing with bats in your Scarsdale home or business, you need a company with the training and credentials to handle removal safely and legally. Parkway Pest Services has provided pest and wildlife control since 1932, and our staff includes Certified Wildlife Professionals trained specifically for situations like this. Same-day service is available, and free quotes are always available.

Bats are protected under New York state law, which means removal requires humane, non-lethal methods. That’s not a limitation for our team. It’s the standard we’ve worked to for decades. Scarsdale homeowners trust our locally-owned, family-operated company because we know the region, we know the regulations, and we carry the credentials to back up every job we take on.

How Bats Enter Scarsdale Homes

Bats can squeeze through an opening as small as three-eighths of an inch, which makes most older homes in Westchester County surprisingly easy to infiltrate. They enter and exit around dusk or dawn, so activity often goes unnoticed for weeks. Once inside, colonies establish roosts in attics, wall voids, and crawl spaces, where guano accumulates and structural damage compounds over time.

Common entry points our inspections turn up include:

• Gaps in Roofing or Siding: Warped boards, deteriorating fascia, and small roofline gaps are frequent culprits in older Scarsdale homes.
• Uncapped Chimneys: Open chimney flues are a direct route for bats seeking a sheltered roost.
• Attic and Soffit Vents: Unscreened or damaged vents provide easy access, especially for little brown bats and big brown bats common throughout the Westchester region.
• Windows and Doors: Gaps around poorly sealed attic windows or basement door frames can be enough for a bat to enter.

Our Bat Removal Process in Scarsdale

Timing matters, and we account for it. New York regulations restrict the use of one-way exclusion devices during maternity season, approximately June through mid-August, when non-flying pups may still be inside the roost. Scheduling exclusion in early spring or after late summer keeps the job legal and supports lasting results.

Our full-service bat control process includes:

1. Certified Inspection: Our Certified Wildlife Professionals assess species, entry points, and contamination scope before any work begins.
2. One-Way Exclusion Devices: We install devices that allow bats to exit naturally without allowing re-entry. No harm, no chemicals, full compliance with New York state law.
3. Complete Entry-Point Sealing: After the colony has vacated, we seal every gap, crack, and opening, including those as small as 3/8 of an inch, to help prevent re-infestation.
4. Guano Cleanup and Decontamination: Our team removes accumulated droppings using proper protective equipment and professional-grade sanitizers, addressing the histoplasmosis risk that comes with disturbed guano.
5. Follow-Up Monitoring: We return to confirm the property remains without bat activity and that sealed entry points are holding.