Bat Removal — Pocono Mountains PA
Bats are one of the most common wildlife issues in Pocono Mountain homes. Pennsylvania law protects bats during maternity season (June through August). Licensed professionals must handle removal.
Why Bats Enter Pocono Mountain Homes
The Pocono Mountains' dense forests provide abundant insect prey for bats, while the region's housing stock offers countless entry points for roosting colonies. Bats need only a gap of 3/8 inch to enter your home.
Log cabins and rustic homes, common throughout the Poconos, are especially vulnerable. Common entry points include soffit vents, ridge vents, gable vents, and chimney gaps.
Bats return to the same roost year after year, and colonies grow over time. The longer a colony occupies your attic, the more guano accumulates and the greater the health risk.
Pennsylvania Bat Protection Laws
Maternity season exclusion ban: From June 1 through August 15, bat exclusion is prohibited in Pennsylvania. Legal exclusion can be performed from mid-August through May.
While bats are beneficial insect predators, they also carry rabies. Any bat found in a living space where people were sleeping must be captured and tested.
Our Humane Bat Exclusion Process
Step 1: Full inspection. Thorough exterior and attic inspection with detailed written report.
Step 2: One-way exclusion devices. Installed at primary entry/exit points for 7–14 days.
Step 3: Sealing and exclusion. All secondary entry points sealed with professional-grade materials.
Step 4: Attic cleanup and guano removal. Full remediation including sanitization and deodorization.
💰 Bat Removal Pricing
Bat Exclusion
$800–$2,500
Full exclusion with sealing
Attic Cleanup & Guano Removal
$500–$1,500
Additional service
FAQs
A bat is flying around inside my house — what should I do?
Close off the room, open a window or exterior door, and turn off lights. The bat will usually find its way out within minutes. If it does not leave, or if anyone has had direct contact with the bat, do not release it — call us or your local animal control immediately. The bat may need to be tested for rabies.
When can bats legally be excluded from a home in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania prohibits bat exclusion during the maternity season from June 1 through August 15. During this period, flightless pups are present in the colony and would die if adults were excluded. Legal exclusion can be performed from mid-August through May, with fall and early spring being the most effective times.
Do Pocono Mountain bats carry rabies?
Yes, bats are a primary rabies vector in Pennsylvania. While only a small percentage of bats test positive, any bat that has had contact with a person or pet should be captured (without direct skin contact) and submitted for rabies testing. Never handle a bat with bare hands.
Is bat guano dangerous to my health?
Yes. Bat guano (droppings) can harbor the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which causes histoplasmosis — a respiratory infection. Professional cleanup with proper respiratory protection, containment, and sanitization is essential.
How long does the bat exclusion process take?
A complete bat exclusion typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. One-way exclusion devices remain in place for 7 to 14 days to allow all bats to depart naturally. After the colony has left, the devices are removed and final sealing is completed.