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Ft. Mitchell, KY Squirrel Removal

November 13th, 2014

For squirrel removal in Ft. Mitchell, KY or anywhere in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or SE Indiana, call Tri-state Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

squirrel removal Ft. Mitchell KY

Ft. Mitchell, KY Squirrel Removal: The weather has turned colder, so there’s a mad rush by wildlife to finalize their plans for the winter. Squirrels are fattened, nuts are buried, and now, it’s time to find some nice, warm insulation to snuggle into. During the warm, summer months, squirrels are most comfortable denning in mature trees, but when the weather turns cold, squirrels take advantage of warmer, man-made structures. Squirrels gain access to the inside of homes (typically attics and walls) by chewing on construction material. Aside from stone, brick, and certain metals, no construction material can fully withstand the gnawing of a squirrel. Squirrels have incisors that grow continuously, and the only way to keep their teeth short and sharp is by chewing. Squirrels will take advantage of any construction gaps, weak areas, and even perfectly constructed and maintained areas on a home.

It is important to point out that squirrels not only chew holes to get into your home, but once inside, they continue to chew. This is a serious hazard, because squirrels tend to chew on electrical wires, which can cause fire. In addition, if squirrels have access to rafters over many years, the rafters can be weakened. If you use your attic for storage and have a squirrel invasion, whatever property is stored is susceptible to damage.

Unfortunately, squirrels are repeat violators – once they find a home in your home, they’ll stay there unless evicted. One of the most frustrating things for a homeowner with a squirrel issue is to repair entryways only to have a new entry chewed open by a squirrel. To prevent this situation, it is important to not only exclude violating squirrels by repairing entries and vulnerable areas, but also to trap and remove the squirrels that have made your house their home. It is also vital to repair entries and vulnerable areas with wildlife grade construction materials to help deter future squirrel or wildlife problems.

Preventive maintenance can go a long way in keeping your family and property wildlife free this winter. Tri-State Wildlife Management offers affordable, but thorough, home inspections that can identify wildlife entries and potential entries. As a full service company, TSWM offers exclusion, wildlife deterrent chimney cap installation, repairs, trapping, and removal. In addition, TSWM educates customers on how to prevent future attempts by wildlife to enter your home, including habitat modification.

The amount of mature trees in Ft. Mitchell, KY make it a squirrel haven. Squirrels can enjoy the coolness of a tree den site in the warmer months, an abundance of tree nuts in the fall, and nearby home attics provide squirrels with a comfortable den for the winter. Call Tri-State Wildlife Management if squirrels have invaded your home for the winter, or call for a preventive home inspection. TSWM is fully licensed and insured, and we stand behind all our work.

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Ft. Mitchell, KY Squirrel Removal: For wildlife removal in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, or SE Indiana, call Tri-state Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal 41011 Covington, KY – Damage and Damage Identification

September 8th, 2014

Bat Removal Covington, KY (41011) – BATS: Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management Covington’s Experts in Bat Removal, Exclusion, and Repair (859) 635-0037

Bat Removal 41011 – Bats Series Part 3: Damage and Damage Identification 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 also the time of year when the technicians at TSWM are able to exclude bats, repair damages, and prevent re-entry on homes and other structures.

Damage and Damage Identification Bats become a nuisance when they roost in large numbers in houses and businesses. Despite their usefulness, discovering or even suspecting bats living in your home or business is unsettling. Two common bat problems in the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky area include a solitary bat accidentally entering the living space of a structure and bats roosting in the attics or chimneys of homes or building. Signs that bats may be living in a structure include seeing bats going in/out of the building, and the presence of bat droppings (guano).

Bat Removal 41011 Covington, KY

Bat Guano on Roof

 

 

 

 

 

TSWM also offers full and partial attic cleanouts. TSWM employees are trained in safe and effective methods of removing bat guano and contaminated insulation. Due to the risk of exposure to diseases such as histoplasmosis, proper protective gear and equipment is vital to a safe and effective cleanout. TSWM is committed to working with home and business owners to eradicate their nuisance wildlife issue.

For more information please see the previous 2 posts in our bat series – Synopsis and Biology, and Disease

Bat Removal 41011 – For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Covington, KY or anywhere in NKY/Cincy/SEI, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

Bat Removal 41015 Covington, KY – Disease

September 6th, 2014

Bat Removal (41015) Covington, KY – BATS: Brought to you by Tri-State Wildlife Management Covington’s Experts in Bat Removal, Exclusion, and Repair (859) 635-0037

 

Bats Series Part 2: Disease Tri-State Wildlife Management continues to receive many calls from people in the Tri-State area, including Covington, KY, who are realizing bats are taking up residence in their home or business. This is also the time of year when the technicians at TSWM are able to exclude bats, repair damages, and prevent re-entry on homes and other structures.

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 second part in this series provides information on bat diseases and their potential health risk to humans.

Bat Guano - Bat Removal 41015 Covington, KY

Bat Guano in Covington, KY Home

 

 

 

Disease The news media is often guilty of sensationalizing stories about rabid bats or bat colonies in buildings and the dangers involved; however, like many native wildlife a very small percentage of bats contract rabies and of that small percentage, an even smaller percentage will come in contact with humans or pets. With that said, it is always wise to practice common sense and use caution around them and avoid direct contact, as well as ensure that your pets are properly vaccinated. Bat bites and other physical contact may go undetected by individuals who are asleep, children and pets.

In addition to the foul smell and unsanitary conditions, accumulated bat droppings can support the growth of histoplasmosis, an airborne fungal disease very common in the Tri-State Area. Dry attic environments usually do not support the growth of histoplasmosis spores, however attic cleanouts should never be conducted by a home or business owner. Due to the risk of exposure, guano removal should be left to trained professionals with the proper safety and removal equipment. For more information concerning bat exposure visit, the Center for Disease Control Website at: www.cdc.gov

Stay tuned for our next installment of the Bat Series – Damage and Damage Identification

For Bat Removal and Exclusion Services in Covington, KY (41015) or anywhere in the NKY/Cincy/SE IN area, call Tri-State Wildlife Management at (859) 635-0037.

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. 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 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.

TSWM – Protecting You, Your Property, and Your Investment.

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.

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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.

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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.

Bat Removal Cincinnati

February 18th, 2014

Bat Removal Cincinnati (513) 853-0037 or (859) 635-0037

For Bat Removal Services in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, call Tri-State Wildlife Management!

Bat Removal Cincinnati The courteous staff at Tri-State Wildlife will work for you to provide a cost effective solution to your bat or wildlife intrusion and/or damage issue. As a full service company we will initiate an Integrated Bat Management Plan beginning with an inspection and customer education followed by bat removal and exclusion of intrusive bats or wildlife, clean-up, repair/restoration and prevention.

We strive for the most humane and environmentally effective techniques for dealing with bats and wildlife problems. Tri-State Wildlife Management’s use of modern innovative methods provides sound wildlife management services to ensure the protection of our customers’ investments and health.

Tri-State Wildlife Management is a full service company. In addition to your bat issue, TSWM offers bird and wildlife damage repairs, installs custom and standard chimney caps, seals homes and businesses to prevent wildlife from entering, removes bird, bat, and raccoon droppings and debris from attics, installs barrier fencing, removes dead animals and MUCH MORE. Tri-State Wildlife Management is fully insured, and we stand behind all of our work.

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