Big Brown Bats
The bat most often found in New Jersey buildings. They are brown with dark wings and a wingspan of about a foot. They roost in attics, wall voids, and behind shutters, and some stay in buildings through the winter.
Bat Removal
Bat Removal in Hillsborough NJ and Somerset County
Bats in the attic or walls need professional attention. Bats are protected under New Jersey law, so they have to be removed with approved exclusion methods at the right time of year, never trapped or killed. Endeavor Pest Control provides humane bat removal and exclusion for homes and businesses across Hillsborough Township and Somerset County. Call (732) 515-7900 for a free inspection.
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Warning Signs
Signs of Bats in Your Home or Business
- Squeaking, chirping, or scratching in the attic or walls, especially at dusk and dawn.
- Small, dark droppings that crumble easily, piled below an entry point or scattered in the attic.
- Brown or greasy stains around small gaps in soffits, siding, or the roofline.
- Bats flying out of the roofline or chimney around sunset.
- A strong ammonia smell in the attic.
- A bat inside your living space.
Do not disturb bat droppings without protection. They can carry a fungus that causes a lung infection called histoplasmosis.
Know Your Pest
Bats Found in Hillsborough and Somerset County Homes
Little Brown Bats
Smaller, with glossy brown fur. They form summer maternity colonies in attics and barns. Their numbers have dropped sharply from white nose syndrome, which is part of why the state protects them.
The Risks
Why Bats Need Professional Removal
A colony in the attic can leave pounds of droppings on insulation and ceiling drywall, soaking it with urine and creating a strong smell. The droppings can carry histoplasmosis. Bats are also the leading source of human rabies cases in the U.S., even though very few bats carry the virus, so any bat that has contact with a person or pet needs to be handled carefully.
Sealing holes on your own can trap bats inside, where they die in your walls or find their way into the house. Doing exclusion work during the wrong months breaks New Jersey rules and can leave flightless pups trapped. Professional removal means one way devices, correct timing, and sealing every gap once the bats are out.
Our Process
How Endeavor Pest Control Handles Bat Removal
Our process is thorough, safe, and built around protecting your home and family. Here is what to expect when you call Endeavor.
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Step 1: Free Inspection
We inspect the exterior and attic for entry points, colony size, and droppings.
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Step 2: Exclusion Plan
We build an exclusion plan that follows New Jersey rules and timing, so bats are removed without harm.
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Step 3: Exclusion
We install one way devices that let bats leave but not come back in.
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Step 4: Sealing and Cleanup
Once the colony is out, we seal every entry point and advise on cleaning up droppings.
When Bats Are Most Active in Hillsborough NJ
Bats return to Somerset County roosts in spring, and females gather in attics and barns to raise their young in early summer. Because pups cannot fly for several weeks, New Jersey does not allow bat exclusion from May 1 through July 31. The approved windows are April 1 through April 30 and August 1 through October 15. Some big brown bats stay in buildings through the winter, when exclusion is also restricted. If you find bats in June or July, schedule your inspection now so exclusion can start as soon as the window opens.
How to Keep Bats Out of Your Home
- Cap chimneys and screen attic, gable, and soffit vents.
- Seal gaps around the roofline, siding, and trim. Bats fit through openings about three eighths of an inch wide.
- Repair loose flashing, fascia, and damaged soffits.
- Check your attic each spring for droppings or stains.
- Never seal an opening in summer without checking for bats first.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Bat Removal
Every bat job is priced after the free inspection. The main factors are:
- 1How many entry points need one way devices and sealing.
- 2The height and pitch of your roof and how easy the roofline is to reach.
- 3The size of your home and the colony.
- 4How much droppings cleanup the attic needs.
- 5Whether follow up visits are needed to confirm the colony is gone.
You get a clear price before any work starts.
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Why Choose Us
Why Somerset County Trusts Endeavor Pest Control
We are a locally owned, Veteran operated pest control company based in Hillsborough NJ. Every job is handled by a licensed, insured technician trained on current treatment methods. We offer free inspections and straightforward pricing. We are not a franchise. We are your neighbors.
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Free Inspections
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FAQ
Bat Removal FAQs
Answers to the questions Hillsborough homeowners and businesses ask us most.
Still have a question?Call (732) 515-7900
When can bats be removed in New Jersey?
Bat exclusion is allowed from April 1 to April 30 and from August 1 to October 15. It is not allowed from May through July, when flightless pups are in the roost. If you find bats outside those windows, we can inspect now and schedule exclusion for the next open window.
Do you kill bats?
No. Bats are protected in New Jersey, and killing them is illegal. We use one way exclusion devices that let bats leave on their own, then seal the entry points so they cannot return.
What should I do if a bat is inside my house?
Close interior doors to keep it in one room and open a window to the outside. If the bat was in a room with a sleeping person, a child, or a pet, do not let it go. Call your local health department first, since the bat may need to be tested for rabies.
How long does bat exclusion take?
The one way devices usually stay in place for a week or so, giving every bat time to leave. Every home and colony is different, so your technician will give you a timeline for your property after the inspection. Once the colony is out, we remove the devices and seal the openings.
Will the bats come back?
Bats return to the same roost year after year, so they will try. That is why sealing every gap after exclusion matters. Once all openings are closed, they have no way back inside.
How do bats get into a house?
Through gaps as small as three eighths of an inch, usually along the roofline, around chimneys and vents, under loose flashing, or behind siding and trim. Many homeowners never notice these openings until bats find them.
Do you provide bat removal near me?
We provide bat removal and exclusion throughout Somerset County, including Hillsborough Township, Bridgewater, Somerville, Manville, Branchburg, Montgomery, Franklin Township, Raritan, and surrounding towns. Call (732) 515-7900 to schedule a free inspection.
Service Area
Bat Removal Serving Hillsborough and Somerset County NJ
Endeavor Pest Control proudly serves Hillsborough Township, Bridgewater, Somerville, Warren, Bernards, Montgomery, Manville, Bound Brook, Franklin Township, Branchburg, Bedminster, Watchung, Raritan, and surrounding communities throughout Somerset County NJ.
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- Bernards
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- Manville
- Bound Brook
- Franklin Township
- Branchburg
- Bedminster
- Watchung
- Raritan
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