One-way exclusion is the job
Bats have to leave alive through the exit they already use. Then that exit gets closed after the structure is clear.
Bat Removal in NJ, NY & PA
Bats in your attic? We get them out. For good.
Humane one-way exclusion. Full guano cleanup. Every entry point sealed. One crew, start to finish.
273+ reviews|5M+ sq ft restored|Licensed & Insured|Serving NJ, NY & PA
“I highly recommend Attic Fanatics for their exceptional job removal and relocation of twenty (20) bats from my attic.” -- Dr. D., NJ“They found 6 bats that they will release into the wild.” -- Luisa C., NJ“We had bats, squirrels, mice. They cleaned everything immaculately and laid new R38 insulation.” -- Brad K., NJ“We received pictures before and after which were scary but yet amazing.” -- Theresa Y., NJ“Alexis and his team did a phenomenal job from start to finish.” -- Christine Y., NJ“Absolutely top shelf customer service and great value for the money!” -- Brett M., NJ“I highly recommend Attic Fanatics for their exceptional job removal and relocation of twenty (20) bats from my attic.” -- Dr. D., NJ“They found 6 bats that they will release into the wild.” -- Luisa C., NJ“We had bats, squirrels, mice. They cleaned everything immaculately and laid new R38 insulation.” -- Brad K., NJ“We received pictures before and after which were scary but yet amazing.” -- Theresa Y., NJ“Alexis and his team did a phenomenal job from start to finish.” -- Christine Y., NJ“Absolutely top shelf customer service and great value for the money!” -- Brett M., NJ
Bat removal is not pest control. It is construction.
Exterminators put down traps and come back next month. That does not work with bats. Bats return to the same roost year after year. The only permanent solution is sealing your home so they cannot get back in.
That means inspecting the entire roofline, identifying every gap, removing the bats humanely with one-way exclusion devices, then permanently sealing every opening with heavy-gauge hardware cloth and metal flashing. Screwed in. Not stapled. Not foamed.
Then we clean out the guano, sanitize, and restore the attic. One crew walks in. When they walk out, the bats are gone, the entry points are sealed, and your attic is clean.
Family-owned. 5,000+ wildlife jobs.
Signs you might have bats
Squeaking or scratching sounds at dusk or dawn
Small dark droppings that crumble to powder when touched
Dark staining around roofline gaps or soffit edges
A musty or ammonia-like smell from the attic
Bats visible entering or exiting at sunset
Not sure? That is what the inspection is for. Free, no obligation.
A note about timing.
New Jersey protects bats during maternity season (May through July). We know the legal timelines, work within them, and tell you upfront what can be done and when. We would rather be straight with you than rush a job that backfires.
Before
AfterRepresentative before and after from our attic restoration work. Contaminated insulation out, clean install in.
How bat removal actually works
Do not seal bats in.
Bats are not trapped or poisoned. They have to leave on their own through the gaps they already use, so we install one-way exclusion doors that let them fly out at night and block them from getting back in. From May through July it is maternity season, when pups in the attic cannot fly yet. Evicting the adults during that window seals helpless young inside, where they die in your walls and create an odor and cleanup problem far worse than the bats. During that season we wait until the pups can fly before we close anything.
Sealing the house the same night never works. Bats are still inside, and foaming the roofline shut after dark only traps them in your living space, where they end up in bedrooms and hallways looking for a way out. We seal only after the exclusion run proves the attic is empty. Their droppings, called guano, build up in the roost and should never be swept dry. Disturbed guano can release spores tied to histoplasmosis, a lung infection, so heavy or affected insulation comes out under a written cleanup plan with photos.
Best clue to watch
Stand outside at dusk or dawn and watch the roofline. If bats are entering or exiting from one gap, that is the active path.
Maternity season changes the timeline
If pups cannot fly yet, sealing adults out can trap young bats inside. The inspection should tell you what can happen now and what has to wait.
Guano is not just dirt
Droppings and urine mark the roost, stain insulation, and can become airborne during cleanup. The mess is part of the bat job, not a separate afterthought.
How bat removal works
One call, one crew, one scope. Here is the process from start to finish.
1
You call. We figure out what you are dealing with.
Squeaking at dusk? Droppings that crumble to powder? Staining around your roofline? We know the signs. We ask a few questions and get you on the schedule.
2
We inspect and show you everything.
Free inspection with photos. We find every entry point, check the colony size, assess the guano, and give you the full cost before any work starts. No surprises.
3
We get them out, seal the structure, and restore your attic.
Humane one-way exclusion removes the bats without harming them. Once they are gone, we permanently seal every opening, clean out the guano, and restore your attic. One crew, start to finish.
Exclusion guarantee on every bat job.
If they come back through our work, we come back and fix it. Free.
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Free inspection. Full cost upfront. No obligation.
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How much does bat removal cost?
It depends on the colony size and how many entry points need sealing. We inspect first, for free, and give you the full cost before any work starts. No surprises.
Will the bats come back?
We seal every entry point with heavy-gauge hardware cloth and metal flashing. Screwed in. Not stapled. Not foamed. If bats get back into a sealed area, we come back. Free.
Can you remove bats any time of year?
Not always. New Jersey protects bats during maternity season (May through July) when flightless pups are present. Excluding adults during this window can trap pups inside, which is illegal and creates worse problems. The best windows are April, or August through mid-October.
Is bat guano dangerous?
Bat guano can harbor Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus that becomes airborne when droppings are disturbed. Professional cleanup with proper respiratory protection is the right approach. This is not a DIY job.
How is this different from calling an exterminator?
Exterminators set traps and spray. That does not work with bats. Bats return to the same roost year after year. The only permanent solution is sealing your home so they cannot get back in. We do structural exclusion, full guano cleanup, and attic restoration. One crew, one scope, done.
Are you licensed?
Yes. NJ HIC #13VH12785800. Fully insured on every job.
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