Emergency bat in living space in East Rutherford? We remove the bat and coordinate testing if exposure is possible. Same-day response.
Emergency Bat Removal — East Rutherford
Do not release the bat. If a person was sleeping in the room, a child/elderly person was present, or contact is uncertain, the bat should be captured for testing and exposed persons should consult a physician about rabies PEP.
What we do on arrival
- Isolate and brighten the room
- Safely capture the bat for testing when indicated
- Coordinate with local health authorities on submission
- Inspect for colony signs and security risks
If you must contain the bat before we arrive
- Wear thick gloves; place a box/container over the bat when it lands
- Slide cardboard under the container to secure
- Keep it cool and undisturbed; await instructions
State guidance (NJDOH): https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/rabies/what_to_know_about_bats–REV–04152014.pdf. This page is informational; always follow your doctor and public health recommendations.
Book an inspection
Call 973-510-2585 or send the form:
Emergency Bat Removal — East Rutherford
Do not release the bat. If a person was sleeping in the room, a child/elderly person was present, or contact is uncertain, the bat should be captured for testing and exposed persons should consult a physician about rabies PEP.
What we do on arrival
- Isolate and brighten the room
- Safely capture the bat for testing when indicated
- Coordinate with local health authorities on submission
- Inspect for colony signs and security risks
If you must contain the bat before we arrive
- Wear thick gloves; place a box/container over the bat when it lands
- Slide cardboard under the container to secure
- Keep it cool and undisturbed; await instructions
State guidance (NJDOH): https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/rabies/what_to_know_about_bats–REV–04152014.pdf. This page is informational; always follow your doctor and public health recommendations.
Book an inspection
Call 973-510-2585 or send the form: