Bat Control & Removal in Boston

Although many equate bats with vampires, these flying mammals offer several key benefits to our ecosystem. They feed on insects, which offers benefits for human health and protecting crops from destruction by insects. Without bats, insect populations would become out of control, putting human health at risk and destroying crops.

Our ecosystem depends on bats because they:

• Eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes per hour, which helps reduce mosquito-borne illness
• Eat insects that feed on crops, which prevents crop damage
• Pollinate avocadoes, bananas, dates, peaches, cashews, cloves, and other crops
• Help regenerate forests through reseeding

The many benefits offered by these creatures are the reason why killing bats is prohibited by law. Unfortunately, the destruction of their natural habitat has pushed bats closer to where people live, including in our attics, sheds, and even occasionally getting inside the house. We offer effective Boston-area bat control to help safely and humanely remove the creatures without causing them any harm while simultaneously guaranteeing the safety of you, your family, or your employees.

• Try to confine the bat to a single room by closing all doors and windows, except for one leading to the outside. Turn off the lights and wait for the bat to land, as they are attracted to darkness. Do not attempt to handle the bat or catch it yourself.
• Wear thick gloves and use a towel or other material to gently scoop the bat into a container, such as a coffee can or cardboard box. Do not touch the bat with your bare hands. Once you have captured the bat, release it outside at night, away from people and pets.
• If you or anyone in your household has come into contact with the bat, such as being bitten or scratched, seek medical attention immediately. Contact your local health department or animal control agency to report the incident and arrange for the bat to be tested for rabies.

It’s important to remember that bats are protected by law and it is illegal to harm or kill them. If you have a bat infestation in your home, it’s best to contact a professional wildlife removal service like Pestex to safely and humanely remove the bat(s) from your property.