Durham’s Longest Standing Bat Control & Exclusion Company (919) 661-0722

Since 1990, Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control Inc. has offered pest management services and humane animal control to Raleigh and surrounding areas. We are hardworking and dedicated to humane wildlife expulsion and pest control problems. We use the most advanced techniques available to handle residential and commercial pest matters safely, effectively and humanely.

Durham, NC Bat Removal Services

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Durham, NC Bat Control Services

Triangle Wildlife & Pest Control, Inc.
1913 Lost Cove Ln
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 661-0722

Licensed Bat Removal Professionals Serving Durham Communities

Looking for Durham bat removal services? Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control provides expert bat control throughout Durham and surrounding Durham County areas. Whether you live near downtown Durham, in neighborhoods like Trinity Park or Forest Hills, or along major roads like I-40, US 15-501, and NC 147, our licensed wildlife technicians deliver complete bat removal solutions for homes and businesses across all Durham communities.

Bats are winged mammals in the order Chiroptera and provide important benefits to our ecosystem. A single bat can eat up to 1,000 insects per hour, making them valuable for natural pest control. However, when bats enter structures throughout Durham, from historic homes near Duke University to properties in Southpoint and Research Triangle Park, they can create problems due to guano accumulation and related health concerns. Bats in attics cannot be relocated during their maternity season. Because humane control should always be the goal, traps are never recommended. It is illegal to hire bat exterminator services, which some pest control companies may offer. Bats cannot be killed.

At Triangle Wildlife Removal, we do not kill or exterminate bats. Our approach focuses on safe, legal exclusion methods. Bats are active at night during spring, summer, and fall. In central North Carolina communities including Chapel Hill and Durham, bats become active on warm winter evenings but quickly return to hibernation during extreme cold. Many property owners in Durham neighborhoods like Duke Park, Woodcroft, and Hope Valley install bat houses to keep these beneficial animals nearby without needing removal services.

Common Bat Species Found in Durham Properties

The most common species found in Durham homes are big brown bats, little brown bats, and Brazilian free-tailed bats. These flying mammals typically enter structures through gable vents, gaps between chimneys and flashing, and behind shutters. Throughout Durham, from older properties near downtown to newer developments in areas off NC 751 and near the Streets at Southpoint, bats often inhabit spaces high on the roofline where settling has occurred.

Key signs of bat activity include grease marks at entry points, rustling and chirping sounds in walls or attics, large amounts of droppings, and strong odors. Bats are frequently found in older concrete and brick commercial buildings throughout the area. If you notice any of these signs in your Durham home, whether you live near Ninth Street, along Alston Avenue, or in neighborhoods off Hillsborough Road, contact our team for a professional inspection.

North Carolina Bat Species

Big Brown (Eptesicus fuscus)
Tri-colored (Perimyotis subflavus)
Eastern Red (Lasiurus borealis)
Eastern Small-footed Myotis (Myotis leibii)
Evening (Nycticeius humeralis)
Gray Myotis (Myotis grisescens)
Hoary (Lasiurus cinereus)
Indiana Myotis (Myotis sodalis)
Little Brown Myotis (Myotis lucifugus)
Mexican Free-tailed (Tadarida brasiliensis)
Northern Long-eared Myotis (Myotis septentrionalis)
Northern Yellow (Lasiurus intermedius)
Rafinesque’s Big-eared (Corynorhinus rafinesquii)
Seminole (Lasiurus seminolus)
Silver-haired (Lasionycteris noctivagans)
Southeastern Myotis (Myotis austroriparius)
Virginia Big-eared (Corynorhinus townsendii)

Understanding North Carolina Bat Protection Laws

All bat species have state and federal protection in North Carolina, even when they create problems in your home or business. Female bats form maternal colonies and typically give birth to one set of twins between late May and June. During this time, removal is prohibited by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The maternity season blackout period for bat control runs from May 1 through July 31 across the entire state. Young bats, both little browns and big browns, can fly in about three weeks.

Our Bat Exclusion Process for Durham Properties

After the maternity season ends, we begin the exclusion process. Bats are not trapped but instead excluded from their roosting areas. The main challenge is sealing all openings larger than 3/8 inch on your structure. Bats are determined animals and will search all available gaps around roof areas to find new entries. These entry points can usually be identified by grease marks or droppings near gable vents, soffits, and gaps in the roofline.

Common Entry Points Requiring Sealing:

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 and breaks in exterior surfaces
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
Where walls meet the eaves anywhere on the structure

Comprehensive Bat Prevention and Cleanup Services

Our company is highly skilled and methodical in exclusion, prevention, cleanup, and disinfection of structures affected by bat activity. We also install bat houses when needed to provide alternative roosting sites nearby. This keeps bats in your area for continued insect control while protecting your property from future problems.

Triangle Wildlife professionals begin by inspecting your property for signs of bat activity. We look for chirping sounds, brown and black stains near entry points, and droppings near attic vents and other access points. After we assess your situation, our experts develop a customized plan for your specific needs. This includes thorough exclusion work and education on preventing future problems.

Whether your home is in established neighborhoods like Trinity Park and Watts-Hillandale, newer communities like Brightleaf at the Park and Chancellor’s Ridge, or anywhere along major roads like I-40, I-85, US 15-501, NC 147 (Durham Freeway), or NC 55, we tailor our approach to your property’s unique needs. Our wildlife technicians are highly skilled in safely removing bats from your home, cleaning up their mess, and sealing entry points.

Health Concerns Associated with Bats

While bats provide valuable pest control, they can carry diseases that affect humans. Rabies is the most serious health risk. 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 Durham County health department immediately to have the animal tested.

Histoplasmosis is another significant health concern related to bat droppings. This fungal disease develops in soil enriched by bat guano and can become airborne when disturbed during cleanup. Symptoms include fever, dry cough, chest pain, and body aches. While most cases are mild, people with weakened immune systems can develop severe complications. Professional cleanup is essential when large amounts of guano are present in attics or other enclosed areas.

Never attempt to clean up large amounts of bat droppings yourself. Our trained technicians use proper protective equipment and follow established safety protocols to remove contaminated materials without spreading dangerous particles into the air or throughout your home.

What Is 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. White-nose syndrome reached North Carolina in 2011 and has since spread throughout the state, affecting bat populations in caves and mines from the mountains to the coastal plain.

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.

The fungus causing white-nose syndrome does not affect humans, pets, or other types of wildlife. However, the dramatic reduction in bat populations affects our ecosystem and agriculture. Bats provide important pest control services, and their decline means more agricultural pests and increased reliance on chemical pesticides. Scientists estimate that bats save the U.S. corn industry over $3 billion annually through natural pest control.

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

Serving Durham 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 Durham neighborhoods, from downtown properties near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park to communities like Trinity Park, Duke Park, Forest Hills, Woodcroft, Hope Valley, Treyburn, Southpoint, and Old West Durham, as well as properties throughout areas accessible via I-40, I-85, US 15-501, NC 147 (Durham Freeway), NC 55, and NC 751.

We understand local building styles and the specific challenges Durham homeowners face with wildlife. Whether your property is in a historic neighborhood near Duke University, a newer development off NC 751 near the Streets at Southpoint, or a community near Research Triangle Park, 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.

When you call Triangle Wildlife Removal for bat removal services in Durham, you get honest, professional service from start to finish. We identify all entry points, complete thorough exclusion work, clean and disinfect affected areas, and provide practical guidance on preventing future problems. Whether you live near downtown Durham, in neighborhoods off Hillsborough Road or Alston Avenue, or in communities throughout Durham County, we’re ready to help. Contact us today at (919) 661-0722 for expert bat removal services in Durham, NC.

What Durham widlife control professionals do

We do humanely trap and release of wildlife. The time using this company is worth it especially if you want it done with humanely trap and release of wildlife. We also trap and release flying critters. We are respectful and polite. We are business owners who believe in safely removing wild animals whether it’s an attic cleanup or bats in the attic. The lost cove In North Carolina is one of the areas where there’s a huge infestation of wild animals. The trap and release of flying critters are very effective in this place as well as humanely trap and release or wild animals. Your time using this company is well compensated especially because our team is respectful and polite. We trap and release flying squirrels. Like other pest and bat control companies, we are fond of safely removing flying squirrels. The time was yesterday and an hour Justin called for a company for critters. He called about mice and asked about a company of critters.

Durham Bat Control and Removal

We offer removal of North Carolina wildlife may it be bats in the attic, snake removal, critter control and related services. We remove any North Carolina bats or wildlife. We can remove any bat species in North Carolina in the most humane way possible. No bat exterminator can build bat houses to get rid of these poor creatures. As bat removal professionals, we’ll do whatever it takes to not exterminate bats, but to rid of them in your house and find a place where they can roost at peace without bothering anyone. We not just bat removal, but removal exclusion of North Carolina wildlife, and North Carolina bats in Cary, NC, Garner NC, Chapel Hill NC, Apex NC and its neighboring cities.

We offer services in nuisance critters removal in Durham. Bats are the only mammals that can really fly. They usually feed on fruits and insects. Areas on the house that usually have these are places that are dark. Attics or basements that are usually unnoticed are what these nuisance critters look for when looking for a place to stay. Bats usually supply people with some benefits but come with a cost that is a threat sometimes. Bat droppings have been excavated as guano from caves to be used as fertilizer. Bats consume insects, which eventually will reduce people from using pesticides anymore. Which also reduces the risk of being influenced by these chemicals that are both harmful to humans and animals. Some places in the world consider these animals as delicacies especially in the continent of Asia. When bats are located in an area where they are abundant they sometimes attract tourists to this location. They carry different diseases, such as rabies and they can easily spread disease. Some cultures consider bats highly and even worshipped as some kind of god or savior. When these bats start invading your homes you will think twice about it though. Bats are considered as one of the many vermins that like to intrude people’s homes. Not only will it cause damage to houses, but will also cause some physical and emotional pain. People are stressed when these nuisance animals are left alone. They will look for entrances into any house or building that has traces of what they like for as their home. Usually, they look for places that are dark, secluded or fewer people that are living in. Bats are nocturnal creatures. They are very active during the night. This will cause the residents of the house to be disturbed when they hear the squeaking and scratching the vermins do during the night. When you find yourself in this kind of situation, call a professional removal expert as soon as possible. They will colonize the area where they reside if you will do anything to expel the vermin. Our professionals are licensed and insured. We can assure you that that nuisance vermin will be gone in no time. There are various ways to do before removing this vermin. The resident that is being infested should first block their entry points. This is to prevent the bats from entering again if they ever escape. When dealing with these creatures one should always be careful. Bats are known to carry various infectious diseases. One of them is rabies. Without the proper equipment, the person handling the expulsion might get scratched or even bitten. Wearing any protective gear should prove to be effective in removing these nuisance critters.

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