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Bat Removal Cincinnati – Synopsis and Biology

July 8th, 2014

BATS: Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management,  Cincinnati’s Experts in Bat Removal, Exclusion, and Repair (513) 853-0037

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 solely 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 Cincinnati

 

 

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

Bats Series Part 1: Synopsis and Biology – Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management – (513)853-0037

Bat Removal Northern Kentucky

July 1st, 2014


Tri-State Wildlife Management offers professional, ethical, and legal bat removal and exclusion services to the northern Kentucky area. Give us a call at 859-635-0037. We service Campbell, Kenton, and Boone counties, as well as the Cincinnati / Southeast IN area.

Roosting Bats

Bat Removal Northern Kentucky

Summertime brings with it many pleasant experiences –vacations, grill outs, swimming, boating, mosquitoes, bats –er wait…come again? Okay, so although summer has its benefits, we also must recognize its drawbacks. Oftentimes summer evenings are plagued by unwanted guests –mosquitoes. You might also sight another air bound creature having its own feast –bats.

Bats are great mammals to have around, as they hunt mosquitoes and other insects at dusk, just when insects’ presence are at their climax. However, bats become unwelcome guests when they find a nice comfortable home in your home or business, entering through construction gaps, unsecured louver vents, chimneys, or any hole larger than 3/8 inches. Homes and buildings are great places for bats to use as maternal roosts, which is a place to raise their young before they are able to fly. If your home or business is occupied by bats, you may witness bats going in and out, or bat droppings (guano) underneath the bats’ main entrance(s). The end of June/beginning of July marks the time of year when juvenile bats are able to leave their roosts for night feedings on insects, so Tri-State Wildlife Management unsurprisingly has seen a spike in bat calls.

What should you do if you find yourself sharing your home or business with bats? Tri-State Wildlife Management offers a solution to your bat problem. The phone at TSWM is ringing off the hook, and lately, bats are the main reason for all of the phone calls. How can Tri-State Wildlife Management help? Our courteous staff will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your bat intrusion or damage issue. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Management Plan beginning with a full bat inspection and customer education followed by bat removal and exclusionclean-up, repair/restoration and prevention. During this process, no bats are harmed and they easily find another place to lodge nearby.

Bats are protected under federal and state law; however, Tri-State Wildlife Management has the expertise and experience to offer legal and humane exclusions and repairs. A bat’s seasonal cycle, such as roosting and dispersal periods, affect how and when they can be removed from your home or business. Full bat exclusion is not permissible until approximately mid-August in order to ensure that all juveniles are able to fly out of a structure. Bat entry points should only be repaired after ensuring that all bats have left the structure. A biologist on staff with your state’s Fish and Wildlife division gives the final okay as to when total bat exclusion can commence. Since a bat’s persistence often results in them attempting to use new entry points into a structure after their main entry is sealed, Tri-State Wildlife Management offers effective solutions to this issue as great. All attics if not sealed properly run the risk of needing bat removal at one time or another. A contractor’s or homeowner’s repairs and materials may not keep bats out of your home. Wildlife grade materials properly installed by TSWM are guaranteed. When addressing a bat issue in your home or business, best practices should always be used. The experienced professionals at Tri-State Wildlife Management will provide you with a cost effective solution to your bat issue.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully licensed and insured.

For northern Kentucky bat removal and exclusion, call Tri-State Wildlife Management – northern Kentucky’s bat removal and exclusion service provider! 859-635-0037

Holey Moley – Alexandria, KY Mole Removal

June 19th, 2014

Are mole tunnels and mounds ruining your well-manicured lawn? Tri-State Wildlife Management is the answer to your problem. TSWM offers mole removal in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including Alexandria, KY mole removal. For mole removal services, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037.

Mole

Tri-State Wildlife Management has experienced a sharp increase in mole calls this spring compared to years past. Many customers are saying that they have had sporadic mole activity in previous years, but this year the moles are wreaking havoc in their yards!  The common expression,”Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill” implies that mole hills (and moles) aren’t a problem to take seriously. Obviously the people who started that expression didn’t have a mole infestation wreaking havoc in their yard! Tri-State Wildlife Management understands the headache that moles cause for homeowners, so TSWM uses the most effective methods to take care of your mole problem.

The Eastern Mole is found in much of the United States. Although there are seven know species of moles in the US, we in the Greater Cincinnati Area are familiar with the Eastern Mole. Moles can live up to seven years; however, most live three years. Moles have a blunt, stocky body and large feet and claws for digging. Their fur is velvet-like and will smooth in either direction for turning in tunnels.

Moles tunnel up to eighteen feet per hour and move forward and backward eighty feet per minute in the tunnel. They have small eyes and very poor eyesight. The mole’s sense of smell is very good and they use their long nose to search for food.  Moles are opportunistic feeders and consume almost any insect they find. Earthworms are the main component of their diet; however, insects including grubs, ants and ant larva make up their diet as well. Moles have two types of tunnels -surface tunnels and deep tunnels. The deep tunnels are used during winter when it’s cold and in the summer when it’s hot. They also make mole mounds which are very visible. Moles like their living quarters to be on higher ground.

To have your mole problem taken care of sooner rather than later, call us today! Put our experience and expertise to work for you!

TSWM offers mole removal in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including Alexandria, KY mole removal For mole removal services, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037 or (513) 853-0037.

Ohio Goose Control

May 9th, 2014

For Ohio Goose Control and Removal, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (513) 853-0037

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Canada geese are the leading nuisance bird for lakes, parks, golf courses, businesses and homes in close proximity to water.

Are you having a Canada goose problem? Are goose dropping causing an unsightly, unsanitary mess? Are geese nesting near walkways or other inconvenient places? Are geese acting aggressive or even attacking people? These scenarios are all very typical for this time of year. Canada geese in Ohio are currently nesting, and oftentimes in places with a lot of human traffic. Combine that with their aggressive nesting behavior, and you have a problem. The last thing you want is for someone to get injured on property that you own or manage, so take care of the situation sooner rather than later. Tri-State Wildlife Management offers Canada goose control, including aggressive goose removal, roundups, K-9 discouragement, harassment, and nest and egg manipulation.

Ohio Canada Geese

Ohio Canada Geese

 

 

Resident Canada geese are difficult to remove. By definition, Canada geese are not classified as pest birds and are afforded protection by federal & state agencies. Nonetheless, Canada geese are increasingly becoming the scourge of suburbia as their numbers have grown in the past decade from only a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of these birds. In fact, the familiar V shaped squadron of honking geese heading south is becoming a rare sight. Country clubs, business parks and community living environments offer pristine, manicured lawns and ponds providing an ideal habitat that effectively modifies their migration cycle. Geese are very opportunistic and easily exploit the new “easy living” conditions found in urban environments. Aesthetic damage to suburban lawns, parks, etc., is incalculable. Geese are also a health hazard – fouling green spaces, lawns and ponds.

Canada geese, much like the well-known homing pigeon, have a built-in mechanism that enables them to find their way back to the exact spot they were hatched. This imprinting creates long-term issues. These habitual geese will return year after year to nest, thus drastically increasing the goose population. Only a well-executed Integrated Management Plan (IMP) can break the cycle and eliminate your goose problem.

Canada geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In many cases, handling and management of Canada geese requires depredation permits. A site may also need to be registered in a Nest Destruction Program with the United States Fish and Wildlife Services. As part of the IMP, Tri-State Wildlife Management works with our customers to process this information correctly and expediently.

If your home, property, or town has become subject to a Canada goose infestation, or simply a nesting pair, don’t delay, call Tri-State Wildlife Management before it gets any worse.  Tri-State Wildlife Management is a full service bird control specialist and will help rid your property of any pesky, winged intruders.

To have your Canada goose problem taken care of sooner rather than later, call us today! Put our experience and expertise to work for you!

For Canada goose control in Nyack, NY, contact Hudson Valley Wildlife Goose Chasers!

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

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!

Kenton County, KY Wildlife Control

May 1st, 2014

For wildlife removal and exclusion services in Kenton County, KY, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! 635-0037

Kenton County, KY Wildlife Control: On Tuesday of this week, the technicians at Tri-State Wildlife Management took advantage of the break from the torrential rain to go on calls, especially in Kenton County, KY. They had a few repairs and animal pick ups, and they also needed to check a few traps and indicators. It just so happened that the vast majority of their calls took place in Kenton County, KY.

Kenton County, KY Squirrel

Kenton County, KY Squirrel

 

 

 

First on the agenda was a job in Edgewood, KY to check raccoon and squirrel traps. Andrew then went to a home in Villa Hills, KY and pulled 3 brand new juvenile raccoons out of an attic. He then had a short drive over to Ft. Wright, KY to pick up a squirrel in a trap and make some preliminary repairs to the ridge vents of the home. Again, Andrew went on another short drive to Park Hills, KY to check an indicator. In this instance, the technician was not able to previously determine what type of animal was entering the home, so an indicator was used that will leave behind sign of the nuisance animal. Based on the fur and maybe other markings left on the indicator, Andrew will now be able to determine whether the animal getting into the attic was a raccoon or squirrel. Next up on the schedule, Andrew went to a Crescent Springs, KY home to remove squirrel traps and start a repair. The last Kenton County, KY job for Tri-State Wildlife Management was simply to check some raccoon traps at a residence in Ryland Heights, KY.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully licensed and insured.

For wildlife removal and exclusion services in Kenton County, KY, call Tri-State Wildlife Management! 635-0037

Dead Animal Removal Taylor Mill, KY

April 10th, 2014

Tri-State Wildlife Management – Offering Dead Animal Removal Services in Taylor Mill, KY (859) 635-0037

Spring is here, and we’ve finally had some warm days. Tuesday of this week was especially sunny and warm in the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky area, including Taylor Mill, KY. On the other hand, yesterday and today have exhibited the rainy side of spring with torrential downpours and thunderstorms. Despite the less-than-stellar weather, yesterday was a full day of inspections, checking traps and indicators, and a dead animal removal call.

Dead Animal Removal Taylor Mill, KY Andrew and Andy (A & A), Tri-State Wildlife Management‘s technicians, went to Taylor Mill, KY for the dead animal removal call. Andy’s a fairly new technician and has never gone on a dead animal removal call, so Andrew took this opportunity to train him. The suspected dead animal was under an office trailer. First, A & A went into the office to see if they could somewhat locate the smell, but to no avail. Not being able to smell anything from inside meant they couldn’t pinpoint where under the office trailer they should start their search. Suited up in protectivee gear, A & A belly crawled under the trailer, keeping their eyes peeled for any sign of fur. There was a slight dead animal smell, but it wasn’t overwhelming…yet.

After belly crawling under the building for just a couple of minutes, Andy informed Andrew that he saw a raccoon tail. Andrew’s first question was, “Is it dead?” Although being hired for dead animal removal, you can never be too careful when dealing with wildlife. He wanted to make sure they didn’t stumble upon anything live while being in such a vulnerable situation – there are no fast get-aways when you have to belly crawl. You’re also not in the best stance to defend yourself.

Unsure of the status of the raccoon, and wanting to keep a safe distance until it was determined, A & A decided to throw a few pebbles at the lump of fur to see if it moved. It did not…they moved in.

Andy, anxious to pull his first dead animal gig, grabbed the raccoon tail, and as he did, the horrible, torturous smell of a long-been-dead-animal emitted from the raccoon. Gagging and sputtering through full face masks, A & A belly crawled back out from underneath the office trailer.

Unless just fur and bones are left, the longer an animal has been dead, the stinkier it is. Let’s just say this one was a doozy. Working in wildlife removal and control, A & A are used to their fair share of less-than-pleasant smells, but this raccoon takes the cake. Both technicians had to shower before going on their remaining calls, for their sakes, but especially for other customers’ sakes!

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

Dead Animal Removal Taylor Mill, KY

If you need a dead animal removed or are looking for quality wildlife control services, call Tri-State Wildlife Management today! (859) 635-0037 – Serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Geese Problem Cincinnati

March 28th, 2014

Do you have a geese problem? Are you having problems with an aggressive Canada goose or do you have goose droppings everywhere? Tri-State Wildlife Management can take care of your goose problem effectively and legally as they have been doing for others in the Greater Cincinnati area for years! Call today at (513) 853-0037

Canada geese can be seen in increasing numbers throughout neighborhoods and industrial areas of cities, as well as on golf courses, in parks, or anywhere else with a body of water. The Cincinnati area is no exception to have Canada geese problems. Canada geese are also becoming less migratory, oftentimes staying year round in these particular areas, taking advantage of the easy living that an urban environment affords, such as food and warm shelter. They see no need to fly south for the winter when they have all that they need where they are.

Canada geese can be problematic for a variety of reasons, including aggressive nesting behavior, and the creation of unsanitary, unsightly, and dangerous waste and debris. Canada geese, especially males (gander), become aggressive in the springtime as they protect the nest and eggs. Females also tend to be more aggressive. Anyone who walks too closely to the nest is subject to a goose attack, which is not only frightening but can also result in bodily harm. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources-Division of Wildlife (2010) has issued three guidelines to follow if a Canada goose attacks you: First, stand towards the goose and keep direct eye contact; second, back away from the goose gently and slowly if it becomes violent; and third, keep a neutral demeanor – do not act scared or violent. For more information on human safety issues of Canada geese, read “Canada Geese Damage Management: Human Safety Issues” at the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management.

Canada goose droppings are also a major cause of concern in neighborhoods, industrial parks, golf courses, other places in and around Cincinnati. Places with a decent population of geese know how unsightly and troublesome Canada geese droppings are on walkways and green spaces. It becomes difficult to walk around piles of waste, and it is a huge hassle to try and keep an area clean if a Canada goose population is present.

Goose Droppings (2)

Goose Droppings on Sidewalk

 

 

Canada goose droppings aren’t just unsightly or inconvenient – Canada goose excrement harbors a variety of harmful pathogens including parasites (Crytosporidium Giardia. Toxoplasmosis.), bacteria (Campylobacter jejuni, Chlamydiosis, E-Coli, Listeria, Pasteurella multocida, Salmonella.), viruses (Avian Influenza. Encephalatic Viruses), and fungus (Histoplasmosis.) Visit the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management for more in-depth information on this topic.

Do you have a geese problem in Cincinnati /NKY? Tri-State Wildlife Management takes care of goose problems effectively and legally. Call today!

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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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Goose Droppings Everywhere!

March 13th, 2014

Problems With Canada Goose Droppings in Kenwood, OH, or any place else in the Greater Cincinnati area? Call Tri-State Wildlife Management (513)853-0037

With spring approaching we will be getting the poop calls. Poop being, GOOSE DROPPINGS EVERYWHERE! Many public areas such as country clubs, golf courses, businesses, parks, and community living environments offer pristinely manicured lawns and ponds that provide an ideal habitat for geese. These areas are also where people often want to hang out when the weather is warm and sunny. You may want to have a picnic or play ball with your children but you certainly don’t want to eat in an area covered with poop or have your children playing in it.

When goose droppings are concentrated, they are unpleasant and a potential health risk. If high goose numbers persist in small areas, they have been found to harbor elevated levels of organisms that cause diseases in humans, Rotaviruses, Salmonella, D Listeria viruses have all been found in concentrations of Canada goose feces. They have also been known to elevate bacteria levels via fecal coli form.

Canada geese are the leading nuisance bird for lakes, parks, golf courses, businesses and homes in close proximity to water. Their acidic droppings corrode many substrates including tar-based roofing materials. Droppings that are allowed to accumulate on roofs damage the material and eventually cause leaks. The life expectancy of a warehouse roof can be cut in half by just a light but continuous application of droppings. Several warehouses every year experience damage and leakage problems from residing geese. In extreme cases roofs have been known to collapse from standing water when drainage systems are blocked by droppings and feathers, thus causing the temporary closure of some large buildings.

If you have a goose problem on your property and want the geese gone or the numbers of geese on your property cut down in size we can provide a solution to meet your needs. We service the Cincinnati, OH area as well as its surrounding cities such as West Chester, OH; Middletown, OH; and Kenwood, OH. For more information give us a call at (513)853-0037 or visit our website www.tristatewildlifemanagement.com.


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