Bat Removal Charlotte
Bat Removal & Control in the Charlotte North Carolina Area
PCA Wildlife has specialized in residential and commercial bat control and bat removal in the Charlotte region since 1980. Bats are federally, state, and locally protected because they are a beneficial species that feeds on insects.
PCA’s licensed wildlife technicians are experts in identifying and solving bat infestation problems. Due to the potentials for rabies and respiratory diseases like histoplasmosis and the fact that it is illegal to kill bats; bat control should be left to professionals.
PCA carries all necessary business, liability, auto and workmans comp insurances. PCA holds all state required licenses, for bat removal, to expel, clean up bat waste and build out (exclude) bat colonies permanently.
Guaranteed safe humane results. Contact PCA today at (704) 387-5395 to arrange a thorough inspection and quote to provide a total solution to your bat problems.
Common Bats in the Charlotte, NC Region
The most common bats in the Charlotte region are the large brown bat, the small brown bat and the Mexican free tail bat. They range in size from 3-4 inches long with a wingspan of 9-14 inches. They weigh about 1/4 to 1/2 ounce. Their colors range from dark to chocolate brown with blackish ears.
Bat Biology in Charlotte, NC Region
Most bats hibernate over the winter in caves, hollow trees, drainage pipes, rock crevices and heated buildings from about November to March depending on the weather.
In the spring they return to structures during the first warm days of spring to have their babies. These are called nursery or maternity colonies. In the fall their numbers increase. The babies are born during June – July and are breast fed until they’re able to fly (3-7 weeks).
In the fall when temperatures fall (September – November) they leave the Piedmont and fly back to their overwinter sites in the foothills or mountains of western North Carolina.
Bat Behavior in Charlotte, NC
Bats usually leave their roots about ½ hour before sunset and return about ½ hour before sunrise. They fly continuously, consuming insects near areas of high insect activity – usually some source of water.
Bats tend to roost near these food sources in the construction gaps, attics and upper areas of buildings.
Bat Diseases and Why You Need Bat Removal In Charlotte
Bats are warm blooded and can contract rabies. Rabies is a disease that replicates in the salivary glands. It is 100% fatal in humans. If you suspect you are bitten by a bat call the Health Department and your physician immediately. If you have the bat keep it in tact so the brain can be tested. Consult with a professional to do this. The animal can be shipped to Raleigh for free testing. If the animal is positive you will need to contact your physician for rabies shots. All these procedures need to be performed as soon as possible; rabies incubation in people is typically from 20 to 90 days but it could be as little as 4. This varies based on the site of the bite, the severity of the wound and the amount of virus introduced. If you suspect a bite and have no animal you will need to get rabies shots; again consult your doctor immediately – you need to error on the side of caution.
More Bat Information
- Bat Exposure Guidelines
- Bat Removal and Signs of Bats in attic
- Bat Bugs in House
- Diseases from Bats
- Bat Guano Cleanup & Disinfectant
- Bat Maternity Season
- Are Bats Federally Protected
Another disease can come from this guano(feces and urine) that has dried out. The dust particles if inhaled, can have a fungus in them that causes histoplasmosis which is a respiratory disease with flu-like symptoms.
Bat Eviction, Exclusion and Remediation in the Charlotte, NC Region
If you see signs of a bat infestation such as:
- pieces of small Rice Crispy like mouse sized, droppings below a gable, roof vents, gutters roof edges, etc. – or-
- small flying animals leaving the above areas just before dusk or fly in at dawn or-
- on the inside of your screens in your attic.
Call for PCA Wildlife bat removal at your property or to inspect your home or place of business.
The full procedure will involve properly letting the bats out so they can’t return while sealing all potential and active nesting sites while maintaining proper ventilation in your attic.
The final process will be remediation – removing the feces and contaminated insulation and replacing the insulation if necessary.
PCA Wildlife technicians are state certified, experienced in all these procedures and available year-round.
For your bat removal services in Charlotte, NC call PCA Wildlife at (704) 387-5395
