Silver Bullet Pest ControlBat Removal & Bat Exclusion in Passaic, NJ
A bat in the hallway of your apartment building, dark stains under the eaves of a two-family, or droppings on the windowsill every morning? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes bats from Passaic homes and buildings the legal, humane way — they fly out through one-way devices, the gaps get sealed, and the work follows New Jersey's exclusion dates. Hablamos español.
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How do you get rid of bats in Passaic, NJ?
Bats in Passaic are removed by exclusion, not killing: one-way devices go on the openings they use, they fly out at night and can't return, and every other gap is sealed. New Jersey allows exclusion April 1–30 and August 1–October 15, not May 1–July 31 while pups can't fly, and from October 16 to March 31 only after an acoustic survey shows no bats are inside. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and based across the river in Garfield. Call or text 973-510-2585.
A bat got inside tonight — what to do
Close it in
Shut the door to the room or hallway and roll a towel along the bottom. In an apartment building, tell the super so no one opens the stairwell door.
Think about who was there
If the bat was in a room where someone was sleeping, or with a child, don't let it go. Keep the bat and call your local health department about rabies testing.
Don't touch it
Never pick up a bat with bare hands. Bites can be tiny and easy to miss.
Call or text us
973-510-2585. We deal with the bat and look for how it got in — one bat inside often means more in the walls or attic.
If anyone may have been bitten or scratched, call a doctor and the health department right away.
New Jersey's bat exclusion calendar
All bats in New Jersey are protected. The state sets the dates when they may be excluded so mothers and young are never separated:
| Months | What we can do | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 – 30 | Exclude | Bats are active again and pups haven't been born. |
| May 1 – July 31 | No exclusion | Pups can't fly yet and would be trapped inside. |
| August 1 – October 15 | Exclude | Young bats are flying. This is the busiest window. |
| October 16 – March 31 | Exclude only after an acoustic survey shows no bats | Bats may be hibernating in the building. |
A single bat loose in your living space is different — we can help with that any time of year.
Bats in November: what happens now
It's November, so we're outside the main exclusion windows. That doesn't mean you wait and do nothing:
- Inspection. We can check the building now, find where bats have been getting in and out, and plan the job.
- Acoustic survey. From October 16 to March 31, exclusion is allowed only after an acoustic survey shows no bats are in the building. We run the acoustic survey ourselves, and if it's clear, we can seal it.
- If bats are wintering inside, they stay put. We book the exclusion for April or August and tell you what to watch for until then.
- A bat in the living space can be dealt with today.
Many people first notice a bat problem in late summer and call too late for that season's window. If you saw bats leaving your roof this year, now is the time to get on the schedule.
Signs of bats in a Passaic home or building
Droppings in one spot
Small dark droppings piled under a gap, on a windowsill, a porch roof or the sidewalk below the eaves.
Dark stains
Greasy brown marks around a gap at the roof edge, a vent or where siding meets trim.
Noise at dusk
Squeaking or scratching in the wall or ceiling just before dark, then quiet.
Smell
An ammonia smell in a top-floor closet, attic room or stairwell.
Bat droppings crumble to shiny specks when crushed; mouse droppings stay hard. Text a photo and we'll tell you which it is. Don't sweep old droppings dry.
Where bats roost in Passaic buildings
| Building | Where bats usually get in |
|---|---|
| Two- and three-family frame house | Gable vents, where siding meets the roof trim, gaps at the corner boards, loose soffits |
| Brick apartment building | Gaps under the roof edge, loose flashing at the parapet, mortar gaps, around old window frames |
| Storefront with apartments above | Behind signs and cornices, at the roof edge over the store |
| Larger older home in Passaic Park | Dormers, chimneys, attic vents, slate or wood trim with gaps |
| Garage or shed | Gaps under the roof edge and at the doors |
The Passaic River and the trees along it bring the insects bats feed on, so bats here never have to fly far from a roost to eat.
Bats in apartments and multi-family buildings
In Passaic many bat calls come from tenants, not owners: a bat in the hall, one in a bedroom, or droppings on a top-floor windowsill. A few things to know:
- Tenants: report it to your landlord or super right away, in writing if you can, with the date and a photo. If the bat was near someone sleeping or a child, keep it and call the health department.
- Owners: one bat inside often means a colony somewhere in the building. Exclusion is done from outside, so most of the work doesn't need entry to every apartment — but we may need roof or attic access.
- Timing: because of the state calendar, the sooner you call, the better chance you have of making the next window.
Rules about who handles pest problems in rentals can differ by building type and town and can change. See our landlord and tenant guide and check with Passaic code enforcement or the NJ Department of Community Affairs for your situation.
How bat exclusion works
- Inspection. A licensed technician checks the roofline, vents, chimneys, trim and attic, and marks every gap a bat could use. On a sunny evening a dusk watch shows exactly where they leave.
- One-way devices. During a legal window, devices go on the openings the bats use. Bats leave at night to feed and can't get back in.
- Seal everything else. All the other gaps are sealed at the same time so the bats don't just move to a new opening.
- Final seal. When the bats are gone, the devices come off and those last openings are closed.
We don't trap or kill bats. Read more on our licensed bat exclusion page, or see emergency bat removal for a bat inside right now.
Bat myths we hear in Passaic
"Just seal the hole at night"
Bats may still be inside, and in summer there may be pups. Sealing traps them and is against the state rules for exclusion timing.
"Mothballs will drive them out"
They don't solve it and can make the attic air unpleasant for you too. The fix is exclusion and sealing.
"It's only one bat"
One bat inside often means a colony nearby. It's worth an inspection.
"Bats chew their way in"
Bats don't chew holes. They use gaps that are already there, which is why sealing works.
Get a Free Bat Quote in Passaic
Tell us what you're seeing — droppings, stains, bats at dusk or a bat inside — and what kind of building it is. We'll explain the dates and the plan.
Why Passaic calls us for bats
- A bat loose in the apartment or hallway
- Droppings on the windowsill or porch roof
- Bats flying out of the roof at sunset
- Want it done legally — no bats harmed
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Bat Questions from Passaic
Can bats be removed in November?
Only after an acoustic survey shows no bats are in the building. If bats are wintering inside, exclusion waits until April or August. A bat loose in your living space can be handled any time.
Why can't bats be excluded in summer?
From May 1 to July 31 pups can't fly yet, so sealing the building would trap them. New Jersey doesn't allow exclusion during those months.
A bat was in my child's room. What do I do?
Don't release the bat. Keep it closed in the room if you can do so safely, and call your local health department and your doctor about rabies testing.
Will you kill the bats?
No. Bats are protected. One-way devices let them leave on their own, then we seal the building.
How do bats get into a brick building?
Through gaps at the roof edge, loose flashing, mortar gaps and around old windows. They don't chew; they use gaps that are already there.
Do you need to come into every apartment?
Usually not. Most exclusion work is on the outside of the building, though we may need roof or attic access and a look at units where bats were seen.
Is bat guano dangerous?
Old droppings can carry fungus spores, so don't sweep or vacuum them dry. After the bats are out, we do the cleanup ourselves with HEPA equipment and protective gear, treat the odor, and remove and replace soiled insulation if needed.
Are you licensed for bat work?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, holds NJ License 90568B, and has over 15 years of experience.
How fast can you get to Passaic?
We're right across the river in Garfield. Same-day visits are often available for a bat inside the home.
¿Qué hago si hay un murciélago en mi apartamento?
Cierre la puerta de ese cuarto y no lo toque. Si estuvo cerca de alguien dormido o de un niño, no lo suelte y llame al departamento de salud. Hablamos español: 973-510-2585.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B