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Bat Removal & Exclusion in Washington Township, NJ

Serving Washington Township

Silver Bullet Pest Control serves every neighborhood of Washington Township and the surrounding Morris County area for bat inspection, removal, exclusion, and cleanup.

What we do

One-way valves at active exits
Sealing at soffits, ridge and roof returns
Attic remediation and HEPA cleanup of guano
Documentation and follow-up verification

Seasonality, habitat and survival

Morris County has a lot of post-1960s suburban construction alongside historic town centers like Morristown and Chatham, and includes several borough/township pairs (Boonton Town vs. Boonton Township, Chatham Borough vs. Chatham Township) — construction era matters more here than in denser counties, since newer builds tend to have different vent and soffit designs than the historic downtown cores.

New Jersey bat exclusion timing: per NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife guidelines, bat exclusion is not permitted May 1 – July 31 while maternity colonies have flightless pups in the roost. The state’s safe windows for exclusion are April 1 – 30 and August 1 – October 15; work is also limited October 16 – March 31 when bats may be overwintering in a structure. We plan every Morris County exclusion around these dates unless there’s an imminent health/safety exception.

If human or pet contact is suspected, contact local health guidance immediately.

4-step process

Inspect: Entry mapping and attic/roof survey.
Plan: Time-appropriate exclusion strategy.
Exclude: Install one-way devices and seal gaps.
Restore: Cleanup and prevention plan.

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Bat In House Removal — Washington Township, NJ

If a bat has gotten into the living space of your Washington Township home, here’s exactly what to do — and what not to do — before help arrives.

Step by Step: A Bat Inside Your Home

Close the door to the room the bat is in and give it a way to calm down — bats often settle on curtains or in a corner once the immediate commotion stops. Open a window or exterior door in that same room if it’s safe to do so; a bat will sometimes find its own way out. Do not chase it with a broom or towel, and do not try to catch it bare-handed.

If the bat won’t leave on its own, or if there’s any chance it had contact with a person or pet, stop trying to handle it yourself. Call us and we’ll walk you through safe next steps for your Washington Township property, including capture, safe release, and a same-visit check of how it got in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bat flying inside — what’s going on?

It likely wandered in from an attic, wall void, or chimney, or entered through an open door/window.

Does one bat mean an infestation?

No — but repeated sightings, droppings, or noise point to an established roost worth inspecting.

What if my pet or I touched the bat?

Contact the appropriate health or animal-health authority before releasing or disposing of the bat.

Can they get in through vents or chimneys?

Yes — poorly screened vents and unprotected chimneys are common access points.

Should I try to seal the room’s openings myself?

Not until the bat is confirmed out — sealing too early can trap it inside.

How do I stop this from happening again?

A full inspection identifies the entry point so it can be properly excluded, not just the one bat removed.

See the full list of answered bat questions on our Bat FAQ hub, and if a bite or possible contact is involved, see our bat bite & rabies guidance page.

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Need help with bats in Washington Township? Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585.