Raleigh, NC Bat Removal Services

If you are looking for a Raleigh, NC bat removal company, you have come to the right place. Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control provides expert bat control throughout Raleigh and surrounding Wake County areas. Whether you live in North Hills, Brier Creek, Five Points, or neighborhoods near Falls Lake, our licensed wildlife technicians deliver complete bat removal solutions for homes and businesses across all Raleigh communities.

Bats are winged mammals in the order Chiroptera and play an important role in our ecosystem. While they are very beneficial animals, bat control becomes necessary when guano accumulation from infestations creates health concerns. These flying mammals cannot be relocated during their maternity season. A single bat can eat up to 1,000 insects an hour, which is why humane control methods should always be used. Trapping is never recommended and is illegal. Bat exterminator services that kill bats are not permitted. At Triangle Wildlife Removal, we do not kill or exterminate bats. We specialize in exclusion methods that allow them to leave while preventing their return.

Understanding Bat Activity in the Raleigh Area

Bats are active at night during spring, summer, and fall throughout the Triangle area. Around central North Carolina, including Chapel Hill and Durham, they will be active in winter on mild or warm evenings but will quickly return to hibernation during extreme cold. Many property owners throughout North Raleigh, near Falls Lake and William B. Umstead State Park, and in the Glenwood South area put up bat houses to keep these beneficial animals nearby while avoiding problems in their homes.

Common Bat Species in Raleigh

The most common species in the Triangle area are big brown bats, little brown bats, and Brazilian free-tailed bats. These flying mammals are normally found in houses in gable vents, between chimneys and flashing, and behind shutters. The sight of droppings is usually a key indicator that you need a professional Raleigh, NC bat removal company along with cleanup services for their droppings.

Bats are frequently found in older concrete and brick commercial buildings high around the roofline where settling has occurred. This is common in downtown Raleigh buildings along Fayetteville Street and in historic neighborhoods like Oakwood, Mordecai, and Boylan Heights. The normal signs of a bat colony include rub marks at entry points, rustling and chirping sounds in walls or attics, large amounts of droppings, and the odors associated with colonies.

If you notice any of these signs in your Raleigh home, whether you live near Cameron Village, in Wakefield, along Wade Avenue, or in neighborhoods off Capital Boulevard and I-440, contact our team for a professional inspection.

North Carolina Bat Maternity Season Restrictions

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission strictly regulates bat removal to protect these important animals. According to the Commission:

The beginning of May through the end of July marks the time frame when female bats are raising their young, called pups. Commission biologists urge homeowners to avoid closing up holes or installing eviction devices during this time, as young bats, like other mammals, depend on their mother for survival during the first few weeks of life.

“If a homeowner installs an eviction device or covers up the holes that bats have used to get into the house, female bats may not be able to get to their young after a night of feeding, and the young bats would starve to death,” said Jessie Birckhead, the Commission’s wildlife extension biologist. “If any bats are sealed inside, including pups that can’t fly, they will search for a way out and may find their way into the homeowner’s living space.” – North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Main Bat Control Service Areas in North Carolina

• Raleigh
• Durham
• Apex
• Cary
• Garner
• Chapel Hill
• Holly Springs
• Fuquay-Varina
• Knightdale
• Wake Forest

Professional Bat Exclusion Methods

All bats have state and federal protection in North Carolina, even those causing problems in your home or business. Females form maternal colonies and typically have one set of twins during late May through June. During this time, removal is prohibited. The blackout period for maternity season runs from May 1 through July 31 for the entire state.

The juvenile bats, both little browns and big browns, can fly in about three weeks. The exclusion process can then begin. Bats are not trapped but excluded from their roost. They are allowed to leave but prevented from returning. The difficulty lies in sealing all entrances larger than 3/8 inch on the structure. This is also called animal exclusion or bat proofing.

Bats are very persistent and will search all available openings around a roof area for new entry points. These entries can usually be found by grease marks or droppings. Gable vents, soffits, and gaps are the most common problem areas when dealing with bat problems. Properties near wooded areas along the Neuse River Greenway, backing up to Umstead State Park, or in neighborhoods near Shelley Lake often experience more bat activity due to nearby natural habitats.

Common Entry Points Requiring Bat Proofing

Houses and buildings may need to be sealed in the following locations:

• Between window drip caps and siding
• Between door drip caps and siding
• At joints between window frames and siding
• At joints between door frames and siding
• Between window sills and siding
• At corners formed by siding
• At sills where wood structure meets the foundation
• Outside water faucets or other breaks in the exterior surface
• Where pipes and wires go through ceilings below unheated attics
• Between porches and the main house
• Where chimney or masonry meets siding
• Where storm windows meet window frames
• Where walls meet the eaves at gable ends of the attic
• Where walls meet the eaves anywhere on the structure

Complete Bat Control Solutions

Our Raleigh, NC bat removal company is highly skilled and methodical in exclusion, prevention, cleanup, and disinfection of structures affected by bat activity. We also mount and install bat houses when needed to keep roosts available nearby. This allows you to maintain the insect control benefits of having bats on your property without the problems associated with them living in your home or building.

Health Concerns Related to Bat Guano

Bat droppings can contain histoplasmosis spores, a fungal infection that affects the lungs. When dried bat guano is disturbed, these spores can become airborne and cause serious respiratory illness if inhaled. This is why professional cleanup with proper protective equipment is essential. Our technicians follow strict safety protocols when removing contaminated insulation and sanitizing affected areas in homes throughout Brier Creek, North Hills, and surrounding communities.

Rabies is another serious concern. Although most bats do not carry rabies, any direct contact with a bat should be treated seriously. Never touch a bat with your bare hands. If you find a bat in a room where someone was sleeping or where children were present, contact your local Wake County health department immediately to have the animal tested.

Our Bat Removal Process

The professionals at Triangle Wildlife start by inspecting your property for signs of a bat problem. Some signs include chirping sounds, brown and black stains near entry points, and droppings near places like attic vents and gable ends. After assessing the situation, our experts decide how to treat your specific case.

This may include exclusion work as well as teaching home and business owners how to prevent further incidents. Our bat technicians are highly skilled in safely removing these animals from your home, cleaning up their mess, and sealing entry points. With over 25 years of animal control experience serving the Triangle area, we know how to get bats out and keep them out.

Bat House Installation Services

Many homeowners throughout North Hills, Wakefield, Five Points, and Hayes Barton choose to install bat houses after exclusion work is complete. Bat houses provide an alternative roosting location that keeps these beneficial insect-eaters nearby without allowing them access to your attic or walls. Our team can recommend proper placement and install bat houses designed to attract and house local bat populations.

Understanding White-Nose Syndrome

White-nose syndrome is a disease affecting hibernating bats across North America. Named for the white fungus that appears on the nose and other parts of hibernating bats, this disease has caused significant bat deaths since it was first discovered in New York during the winter of 2006 to 2007. The disease has spread rapidly across the eastern United States and Canada.

Bats with white-nose syndrome act strangely during cold winter months, including flying outside during the day and clustering near the entrances of caves and mines where they hibernate. They have been found sick and dying in unprecedented numbers. White-nose syndrome has killed more than 5.7 million bats in eastern North America. In some caves and mines, 90 to 100 percent of bats have died.

White-nose syndrome has significantly impacted bat populations throughout North Carolina. This makes protecting remaining bat colonies even more important. Our exclusion methods ensure that bats can continue to thrive in appropriate habitats while keeping them out of homes and commercial buildings along Capital Boulevard, Wade Avenue, and throughout Wake County.

Why Choose Triangle Wildlife Removal for Raleigh, NC Bat Removal Services

There are many bat removal companies providing wildlife control services in North Carolina and surrounding areas. We provide complete wildlife control for everything from attic cleanup and raccoon trapping to damage repair and animal exclusion. Humane wildlife methods are always used to ensure the well-being of the animals we work with.

Serving Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area for over 25 years, Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control has the experience and knowledge to handle any bat situation. From single bat entries to large colony problems affecting entire attic spaces, we provide complete solutions. Our service area includes all Raleigh neighborhoods, from downtown properties near Moore Square to communities like North Hills, Brier Creek, Wakefield, Five Points, Cameron Village, Boylan Heights, Oakwood, Mordecai, Hayes Barton, Glenwood South, Falls River, and Bedford, as well as properties throughout areas accessible via I-40, I-440, I-540, US 1, US 64, US 70, NC 55, and Capital Boulevard.

We understand local building styles and the specific challenges Raleigh homeowners face with wildlife. Whether your property is in a historic neighborhood near downtown, a newer development off I-540 near Research Triangle Park, or a community near Falls Lake or Jordan Lake, we tailor our approach to your property’s unique construction and needs. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and trained in the latest humane exclusion techniques that comply with all state and federal regulations.

We are one of the longest-standing bat control companies in the area, with over two decades of local experience serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Chapel Hill, Durham, and anywhere within 150 miles of the Triangle area in North Carolina.

If you need to remove bats from your home or business in Raleigh or anywhere in the Triangle area of North Carolina, call us today at (919) 661-0722!