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Bat Removal Covington, KY (41014) – Synopsis and Biology

September 4th, 2014

Bat Removal Covington, KY (41014) – BATS: Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management Covington’s Experts in Bat Removal, Exclusion, and Repair (859) 635-0037

Bat Removal Covington, KY (41014) – Bats Series Part 1: Synopsis and Biology Tri-State Wildlife Management continues to receive many calls from people in the Tri-State area who are realizing bats are taking up residence in their home or business. This is the time of year when the technicians at TSWM begin the preliminary bat exclusion process so when final exclusion is permitted, the job is completed more quickly and easily.

Due to the large number of bat encounters this time of year, Tri-State Wildlife Management will be posting a blog series devoted to educating the public about bats. The first part in this series gives a brief synopsis as well as bat biology information.

Bat Synopsis Bats may be the most misunderstood animals in the United States despite their ecological value. Regardless of their usefulness as the primary predators of night flying insects such as mosquitoes, bats suffer from a bad public image throughout much of the world. Centuries of myths, superstitions and misconceptions lead to fears of dread associated with such characters as Count Dracula and lead to bats being killed simply because they live near people that fear them. Despite their reputation, bats are not aggressive and usually wish to avoid humans. Bat populations the world over are rapidly declining leading to strict implementation of conservation efforts to protect bats and their habitats.

Biology Bats are mammals, having hair, giving birth to living young, and feeding them on milk from mammary glands. They are the only mammals that truly fly and are often seen fluttering around dusk, using their amazingly developed echolocation system (or sonar) to navigate through the night sky and locate and capture insects. More than two-thirds of bat species hunt insects in this way. It is said that a single little brown bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in one hour, while a pregnant or lactating female has a large enough appetite to eat the equivalent of her entire body weight in a single night.

There are over 900 species of bats around the world with the majority of them residing in the tropics. Bats are second only to rodents in numbers among mammals and comprise almost one-fourth of all mammal species. The Cincinnati Tri-State is home to only a fraction of these bats, with the most common being the little brown bat and the big brown bat.

Bat Removal Covington, KY (41014)

 

Stay tuned for our next installment of the Bat Series – Disease

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Covington, KY (41014) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal Villa Hills, KY (41017)

August 25th, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Villa Hills, KY (41017) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal Villa Hills, KY - Bat Guano on Villa Hills, KY Home - Tri-State Wildlife Management

Bat Guano on Villa Hills, KY Home

Bat Removal Villa Hills, KY (41017): Tri-State Wildlife Management is busy with bats. One of the most obvious signs of bat entry in a home or business is the presence of bat guano near an entry point. The picture above is from a house in Villa Hills, KY where bats are entering near the gutter.

According to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, bats defecate right before going into their entry point and below their roost site. Bat droppings are similar to mouse droppings, so the following are some indicators that you’re dealing with bats and not mice: a shiny appearance from insect contents, clusters of droppings (latrines), and crumbly when dry. It is important to note, however, that a fungus that grows on  bat guano releases spores that can cause Histoplasmosis, so care should be taken with bat guano. Check out the Centers for Disease Control for more information on Histoplasmosis.

As always, TSWM strongly recommends to the home or business owner that all at-risk or vulnerable areas also be repaired / strengthened because after bats are excluded, they will attempt (usually successfully) to get in from other areas, and we’re back at square one.

Once bat(s) are accustomed to a building, they return every year and use it as a maternal roost where they have and raise their young. This habit is perpetuated when the once juvenile females return and have their own young. Essentially, year after year, the number of bats in a structure multiplies if not dealt with effectively.

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Villa Hills, KY (41017) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal Ft. Mitchell, KY (41017)

August 22nd, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Ft. Mitchell, KY (41017) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN Area, Call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Tri-State Wildlife Management receives many calls throughout the summer from home and business owners who have seen a bat(s) in their living space. Bats who fly into the living spaces of homes are oftentimes juveniles just learning to fly. Much like the human teenage population that is known for making bad decisions and trouble making, bat teenagers follow the same trend.  As a general rule, July tends to be the hardest hit month as far as Tri-State Wildlife going on home inspections in response to customers with this particular bat problem. Juveniles tend to start flying in later July.

Although July is still during the “blackout” period when wildlife control operators do not exclude bats because of non-violent (non-flying) young, we can certainly begin any preliminary work on the home so it’s ready for exclusion when the blackout period is over in August. August and September are the months set aside to perform the vast majority of the bat exclusion work for the season; however, Tri-State Wildlife Management is experiencing an unusually high bat call volume, specifically, calls about bats flying around in the living spaces of homes even this late in August. So although it’s a bit late for such a high volume of newly flying bats, TSWM is still completing many bat inspections while also performing bat exclusion work.

According to Brooke Slack, bat biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, this year’s bat maternity timetable was later than usual, which explains the flying delay of juvenile bats and why they are entering the living spaces of homes more now in late August instead of more in late July.

TSWM went on 2 bat inspections in Kenton County, KY yesterday, both of which had bats in its living space. One bat inspection was performed on a home in Ft. Mitchell, KY and the other in Crescent Springs, KY.

Bat Removal Ft. Mitchell, KY (41017 zip code): The Ft. Mitchell, KY home has bat entry in only two places. Just as important though, a good inspector is also looking for vulnerable areas that can and almost certainly will cause problems immediately following exclusion if the vulnerable/at risk issue is not corrected. Bat inspections are very sensitive work, and there is absolutely no room for error.

Bat Removal Ft. Mitchell, KY - Bat Entry on Ft. Mitchell, KY Home - Tri-State Wildlife Management

Bat Entry on Ft. Mitchell, KY Home

 

 

Bat Removal Crescents Springs, KY: The Crescent Springs, KY home has multiple bat entries, some of which are illusive to home owners and less skilled wildlife control operators. If you think you have bats in your home, don’t make the mistake of hiring the company with “free estimates” or no certification in bat removal.

Tri-State Wildlife Management – Protecting You, Your Property, and Your Investment. TSWM is fully licences and insured, and we stand behind all our work.

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Ft. Mitchell, KY (41017) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN Area, Call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal Ft. Wright, KY (41011)

August 15th, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Ft. Wright, KY (41011) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is focusing solely on bat work right now, both making repairs on at-risk areas on homes and installing bat excluder doors at bat entry and exit points. In addition, new bat customers are calling in daily, so our technicians are also busy completing bat consultations and inspections. Today, TSWM technicians are working for bat customers in Ft. Wright, KY and Cold Spring, KY.

Bat Removal Ft. Wright, KY: Today, Andrew is completing bat exclusion on a home in Ft. Wright, KY while Andy is finishing up a home in Cold Spring KY. Andrew is sealing all at-risk areas on the home with specialized wildlife restoration products that WILL stand the test of time and the persistence of all bats habituated to this house. The outcome is to prevent bats from entering these at-risk areas once they are excluded from their current bat entry(s).  Some at-risk areas on this home include some construction gaps between the fascia and brick and along a dormer.  On this home, bats have entrypoints under the fascia at one of the peaks of the gable where it meets the roofline and through 2 attic gable vents. These areas will have bat excluding vents installed and sealed.

 

Bat Removal Ft. Wright, KY - Bat Entrypoint on Home in Ft. Wright, KY

Bat Entrypoints on Home in Ft. Wright, KY

TSWM is fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind all our work.

Bat Removal Ft. Wright, KY: For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Ft. Wright, KY (41011) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

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Bat Removal Anderson, OH (45230)

August 14th, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Anderson, OH (45230), or anywhere in the Cincy/NKY/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (513) 853-0037.

Bat Removal Anderson, OH (45230): Like every August, Tri-State Wildlife Management is busy with bat work, including bat inspections, and bat exclusionPreliminary bat work involves sealing and repairing all at-risk areas of a home or structure, even if bats are not currently using them as entry and exit points. They are all areas susceptable to bat entry. Once bats are excluded from their entry and exit points, they will attempt to gain access to the structure by other means. TSWM seals all vulnerable areas to prevent bats from gaining access through other areas of the home.

Bat Removal Anderson, OH

Bat Removal Anderson, OH

 

 

 

 

 

This same is applicable to condos and apartment complexes, schools, churches, hospitals and more – all at-risk/vulnerable areas should be sealed so that bats do not find another way into the structure once excluded from using their main entry points. Although TSWM always strongly advises going about bat exclusion in this way, the decision is ultimately up to the customer. Tri-State Wildlife Management is currently working for a homeowner’s association of a condominium complex that was unwilling to seal and repair every portion of every building. Last fall, the homeowner’s association requested that TWSM exclude bats from their main entries on only some units on 2 separate buildings and seal at-risk areas on these units only. The association did not want to complete an inspection on the other units, although TSWM assumed bat entry or potential bat entry.  After plenty of counsel attempting to educate the board members of the condo association, TSWM agreed to do the work, but without a guarantee, and stressed the inevitability of bats entering other portions of the buildings and other nearby buildings.

As expected, the homeowner’s association called a few months later saying that other residents were now experiencing bat problems; including bat bugs within the living space of some units.  TSWM completed an inspection on the requested units and found evidence of bat entry. TSWM completed all preliminary sealing around the units, but had to wait until the spring to fully exclude bats. Just last week, TSWM received another call asking for an inspection on a third building within the same complex. Today, Andrew and Andy performed the inspection on the third building. Bat entry was found, and the technicians will begin bat exclusion tomorrow.

Tri-State Wildlife Managment is fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind all our work.

Bat Removal Anderson, OH: For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Anderson, OH (45230), or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (513) 853-0037.

Bat Removal Cold Spring, KY (41076) – (859) 635-0037 – Tri-State Wildlife Management

August 11th, 2014

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Cold Spring, KY, or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

August is a big month for bat exclusion work since full bat exclusion may begin as early as August 15th; however, much can be done before that date rolls around. Tri-State Wildlife Management technicians are busy completing all of the preliminary bat exclusion work so that bat exclusion equipment can be set up in a timely manner when the time comes. Today, TSWM technicians are working for bat customers in Lakeside Park, KY and Cold Spring, KY.

Bat Removal Cold Spring, KY: Oftentimes Tri-State Wildlife Management is hired to exclude bats from homes that have had bats excluded previously either by another wildlife company or by homeowners trying to exclude bats themselves. Bat exclusion is very sensitive work that takes a great deal of skill and patience, and the materials used for bat exclusion are also extremely important. Some wildlife companies or homeowners mayexclude bats only for the homeowner to realize later that the workmanship or materials are substandard and bats are back (or were never truly excluded).

Andrew and Andy began the preliminary bat work on this house last week and are still working to remove the work of the previously hired wildlife management company. Simultaneously, the technicians are sealing all at-risk areas on the home with specialized wildlife restoration products that WILL stand the test of time and the persistence of all bats habituated to this house. The idea is to prevent bats from entering these at-risk areas once they are excluded from their current bat entry(s).  On this particular house in Cold Spring, KY, bats are entering the attic through construction gaps on a dormer and between the soffit and brick.

Bat Removal Cold Spring, KY - Tri-State Wildlife Management

Bat Entry on Cold Spring, KY Home

 

 

 

 

 

Tri-State Wildlife Management waits to hear from the bat biologist on staff at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife before excluding bats from their entries. Once we have the go ahead, bat exclusion equipment will be installed on the construction gaps on the dormer and on the construction gap between the soffit and brick. After ensuring no bats are inside the home, the bat exclusion equipment is uninstalled and the entryways are repaired appropriately. TSWM uses only the best wildlife deterrent materials and practices while also taking every step possible to leave homeowners with an aesthetically pleasing repair.

TSWM is fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind all our work.

Bat Removal Cold Spring, KY: For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Cold Spring, KY, or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

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Florence, KY Squirrel Removal

May 6th, 2014

For Florence, KY squirrel removal and exclusion, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037

Tri-State Wildlife Management is busy excluding squirrels from homes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including squirrels in Florence, KY. At this time of year the range of squirrel ages vary, although there are few squirrels that are still too young to leave their nest site. Most juvenile squirrels are teenagers and able to move out of attic spaces and into trees for the summer. Even though most squirrels are able to move out of man-made structures for the summer, some squirrels choose to stay in the comfort of an attic.

Squirrels take advantage of vulnerable areas on homes. These areas include but are not limited to gutters, soffits, and fascia board. Squirrels take advantage of these areas by chewing holes, gaining comfortable shelter in attics and other crevices. All types of structures can be at a risk, including houses, apartment buildings, offices, etc. The materials and quality put into building these structures, as well as maintenance of the home/building, oftentimes determines the vulnerability.

Squirrel Entry Point on Northern Kentucky Home

Squirrel Entry Point on Northern Kentucky Home

 

 

If you have squirrels getting into your attic, be sure to take care of the issue right away, as they are a safety hazard in your home. Squirrels may chew on rafters and electric wires causing structural hazards and fire hazards. Squirrels must chew on wood and other building materials because their teeth continue to grow. Due to this need, they may continue to chew holes into your home or make other vulnerable areas in addition to the safety hazards mentioned.

Squirrel Damage

Squirrel Damage

 

 

Tri-State Wildlife Management offers squirrel removal services in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. As a full service company, Tri-State Wildlife Management not only removes the violating squirrels, but also makes all necessary repairs to make sure the squirrels are excluded from getting into your home.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully insured, and we stand behind all our work.

Have you seen squirrels or other wildlife entering your attic or do you hear noises in your attic? Call Tri-State Wildlife Management to make an appointment for a wildlife inspection. For Florence, KY squirrel removal, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037. We will remove and exclude your wildlife violators and make all necessary repairs!

Bats in Attic Edgewood, KY

March 25th, 2014

Tri-State Wildlife Management – Taking care of all your bat control needs! If you suspect you have bats in your attic and you live in Edgewood, KY, or another Northern Kentucky neighborhood, call TSWM! (859) 635-0037

Bats

Bats in Attic  Edgewood, KY: Warmer nights like we saw this weekend mean Tri-State Wildlife Management (TSWM) has had a spike in bat calls from new customers. That’s because bats have been holed up over the cold winter months and want to take advantage of any nights that are a break from the cold. TSWM has received calls about bats in attics in Edgewood, KY, Cold Spring, KY and Anderson Township, OH, just to name a few places. Tri-State Wildlife Management is an expert company for bat control. It’s always important to do a thorough outside inspection to figure out where bats are getting in and where they could get in in the future. The technicians at Tri-State Wildlife Management know all the telltale signs of bat entry, such as the proper identification of bat droppings, or guano. Also, TSWM’s technicians are very thorough about identifying any areas on a home that could possible become a bat entry in the future. That’s important, because if one hole is closed up, bats are persistent enough to find another entry. This persistence of wanting to enter after a hole is closed off is often the cause of bats getting into living spaces of homes. They’ll get in through garage doors, windows, or doors if opened. Also, bats can fly down chimneys, as well as getting in a host of other ways. Bats being in a home is never a good situation since bats can hide easily just about anywhere, so they can be difficult to find. Also, a small percentage of bats carry rabies and their bite can go undetected, especially in the case of children.

As mentioned before, Tri-State Wildlife Management has received many bat calls over the weekend, and many bat inspections are being scheduled and performed this week. Tri-State Wildlife Management prides itself in educating its customers in regards to the results of a house inspection as well as the most suitable plan of action. Each situation is different, so TSWM creates a customized report and proposal for each bat customer. Being a full service company, Tri-State Wildlife Management not only removes bats from your home safely and legally, but also excludes bats from future reentry by making repairs and being proactive about fixing vulnerable areas of your home. TSWM does not even stop there – if a customer needs or wants an attic cleanup, we also take care of that for you. Bat droppings (guano) can harbor some not-so-good-for-your-health fungal diseases such as histoplasmosis, so if you want to use your attic for storage or have access to it, an attic clean-up is usually a good idea. Depending on the amount of time and bats entering your attic, some customers have attics with a lot of guano and contaminated insulation, while others have very little. This is just one more example of why Tri-State Wildlife Management recognizes the importance of customized wildlife management plans. This week, bat inspections are taking Tri-State Wildlife Management technicians to many neighborhoods in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. In the past week, new customers have called about bat problems in Villa Hills, KY and Edgewood, KY. Also, TSWM has received calls from new customers who are dealing with bats in their attic in Anderson Township, OH and Cold Spring, KY.

If you have bats getting in your attic, call Tri-State Wildlife Management (859) 635-0037 or (513) 635-0037. Tri-State Wildlife Management offers bat control services in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

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Squirrel babies

March 5th, 2014

Do you think you have squirrels or even squirrel babies living in your attic? Call Tri-State Wildlife Management – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s squirrel removal company! (859)635-0037 or (513)853-0037

When do squirrels have their babies? Some squirrel babies in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have already been born, and female squirrels will continue to give birth through April. Litters of squirrels range from 1 to 7 young. When conditions are favorable (as they typically are for urban squirrels) squirrels can breed multiple times a year. Female squirrels often use attics, chimneys, soffit areas, and gutter lines as nest sites and dens to raise their young. Tri-State Wildlife Management must take extra precaution when excluding squirrels out of attics and other structural voids to make sure there aren’t any juveniles trapped inside. Juveniles can begin venturing out of the nest around 6 to 7 weeks. Female squirrels wean the juveniles at 10 to 12 weeks. At this point, the juveniles are half of their adult weight.

Juvenile Squirrels

 

 

 

If you’re asking yourself, “What is that noise in my ceiling / wall / attic?” you may have squirrels or other wildlife in your home or business. Call Tri-State Wildlife Management – we will inspect your home to determine whether or not you have a wildlife problem.

Tri-State Wildlife Management – Protecting You, Your Property, and Your Investment

Call Tri-State Wildlife Management – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s squirrel removal company! (859)635-0037 or (513)853-0037

 

Scratching In My Wall

February 24th, 2014

Call Tri-State Wildlife Management if you hear scratching in your wall at night! We will take care of any wildlife problem including bats! (859) 635-0037

Having warmer evenings the past few nights has really been making our phone ring. Warm evenings mean that bats are active and driving people crazy. You may be thinking, “What is scratching in my wall?” If you hear a scratching sound in your wall or ceiling on a warm night, you more than likely have bats living among you.

The other night we had several calls where customers heard scratching in their walls and ceiling. With the weather being as warm as it has been I knew it was probably bats. Some of my customers made it very clear they had bats once they told me they also heard a high pitched screeching sound coming from their walls and attic. This sound is not familiar to most people unless they have had encounters with bats previously.

On Friday night we responded to a call in Ft. Thomas, KY where a customer had a bat flying around in their house. We responded immediately and captured the bat. After talking to the customer we found out that the bat was in the same room as a sleeping baby. We explained to the customer that bats can potentially have rabies and being in the same room as the baby, they may not know if the baby had been bitten. Even though the chances of being bitten by a bat carrying rabies is slim, we always suggest that the bat be sent off for testing just to be sure.

After an exciting night of hunting down a bat we returned to the customer’s house the next morning to perform an inspection of the house for bat entry. If a bat is found in a house this time of year there are usually more bats living in the house. This customer also indicated to us that they had been hearing a scratching sound in there ceiling on warmer nights. After the inspection was complete we were able to determine where the bats were getting in and we were able to let the customer know what would need to be done to remove the bats and keep them out.

Have you been thinking, “What is scratching in my wall” or know you have bats in your house? Give Tri-State Wildlife Management a call at (859)635-0037 or visit our website at Tri-StateWildlifeManagement.com. We service the Northern Kentucky, Indiana, and Cincinnati Tri-State area.


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