Washington DC Bat Removal
Welcome to Washington DC Bat Removal! We are DC bat removal specialists. It is important to know that bats are protected by DC law, and are beneficial animals to have in the environment. We do not kill any bats during our bat removal process. Never hire a pest control company or anyone who says they are a Washington DC bat exterminator. For correct and effective bat removal, you want a company that specializes in humane bat colony extraction. Our process is not only the only legal method in DC, but it is the most effective. We have a 100% success rate in our bat control process. We perform our industry-best 32-point inspection of your house or building, and seal shut all bat entry holes down to 1/4 inch as part of the removal process, during which we remove the colony via special one-way exclusion devices specific to your architecture. Once all bats are safely out, we permanenetly bat-proof the structure. We also provide guano (bat droppings) removal and decon. Click on our Washington DC Bat Control Prices page to find out more about our prices for bat control work. We work 24/7/365, and would love to talk to you about your bat problem. Call us any time at 202-804-6348 to discuss it, discuss our pricing, and if you wish, set up an appointment at your convenience, often same-day.
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100% no-kill Washington DC bat extraction
Complete bat-proofing of your building
Compliance with all DC, federal laws
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4 Things You Need to Do After Capturing the Bat
Bats are not necessarily aggressive creatures. Usually, when you find a bat flying inside your house, they are simply lost or confused. The bats fear you and want to immediately escape out of the room. You will have to remain calm to help the creature leave your property with the least amount of damage. Sometimes, simply opening the doors will encourage them to leave the house.
What to Do After Capturing the Bat
However, there are instances when the bats will refuse to leave, and you will have to resort to drastic measures and capture them. You may use a blanket, or a bird net when catching them. After successfully containing the creature, understand that this is only a small fraction of the removal process.
1. Release the Bat
Once you contain the bats, you need to take them outdoors at night and release them. Look for an elevated area when releasing the bat. You can simply step on the ladder or on a deck. You should also wear gloves when handling the creature. Tilt the box on its side to encourage the bats to fly. It would be difficult for the bats to leave a container in a vertical position. Avoid releasing the bats when the weather is bad or during the day.
2. Observe the Creature
You will be using the flashlight to observe the movement of the bats. If you notice that the bat is experiencing some difficulty when flying, it is possible that the bat has illness or injury. It can also be disoriented or exhausted after trying to escape out of your house. You should use the towel again or the blanket to pick them up once more. Keep them in a safe container and place the container in the space with suitable temperature. Keep the pets and the kids away from the bat.
3. Call the Wildlife Rehabilitator
After keeping the injured bats safe, you need to call the help of the wildlife rehabilitator. You should never attempt to rehabilitate the bats yourself. The best thing that you can do is to keep the animal warm while waiting for the rehabilitators to arrive. When calling them, you will need to provide them with additional information such as the current state of the bat and symptoms. They may also give you additional instruction to take care of the bats.
4. Clean the Mess
After you turned over the bat to the wildlife rehabilitator, it is time to clean the mess that they create. Dispose the gloves and the towel that you used. If there are droppings left inside the house, avoid sweeping them. Pick them up and place it in a garbage. Disinfect the house by using a mixture of water and bleach.
Capturing a moving bat can be a complicated matter. You can be exposed to the risk of biting and scratching and you can also injure the bats. If you find the process overwhelming, call the help of the removal experts.
