Thank you for this video. My husband wanted to fix the bat problem himself. After watching your video my husband said "maybe we should leave it to the experts". I'm so relieved he won't be climbing on the roof and exposing himself to the guano. This wife in NH can't thank you enough!

Thank you for the Education, ^ your Efforts!

Yes, that would be very helpful, many controller's would benefit with your instruction, Thank You...

Are in the process of bat exclusion. They are in the soffit. They entered where the soffit was cut too short against the chimney and also rotten fatsia against the chimney. There is also a gap in a valley in top of roof by my master bath. I could hear them over my commode area . Worst job we have ever had. W e used screen and a bunch of plastic also a plastic cup with the bottom cut out to block the bats. But they can fly out. We have waited til possible pups were old enough to fly out. We watch every night when they come out, so we no longer see any come out so we will call someone to come out with a tall ladder to repair the areas.

Thank you for this video.

Thanks man. This was a good video. We need some help right now because we have renters and there is a bat problem. This helps a lot.

Thank you very much. Nice job

Cool video! I have an exterior corner condition. Meaning the corner is protruding, not an internal corner like what you showed here, where my bats are coming in and out. Does the back valve work on an exterior corner?

My brother recently bought his first home...a 2-story historic house (which he's restoring), with a wood burning fireplace. The fireplace hasn't been functional for many years, and is considered condemned (bricks have caved in from the inside and the damper is broken)...it has been capped, in the past, but it is not known when it was done, or how well it's capped/or if it has moved at all (especially during recent storms). My brother temporarily stuffed about 6 inches of insulation on top of the broken damper and some of the bricks that have caved in, after he had a fireplace repair company come look at it (next year, an electric insert will have to go in). When the fireplace company came, my brother and the company didn't see anything in the chimney (back in late March)...and for 5 months (since February), there was no evidence of bats in the house. Several days ago, we noticed loud bat sounds coming from the opening of the fireplace (it feels like they are close to your face, when listen, inside)...we strongly believe that they are close to the insulation that my brother stuffed over the damper, and possibly sitting on top of it. We've tried the ultrasound repeller box (for days), but had no success. We don't believe they have ever left the chimney, since they came down 5 days ago...they off and on make sounds (even during the day). My first question is...do you think they will ever leave from the top of the chimney again, on their own, to feed or something? We would love to be able to get on top of the roof to see where they came from (but don't have the equipment to so yet). We would love to try the bat valve, like you've shown. We were also thinking about getting some sort of camera down the chimney, to see how many bats there are (unless there is another way). We want to do that from the inside of the house/and go above the damper with it, but it seems too risky, since we would have to take the insulation out to do so. We may board up the bottom of the damper. My second question is...do you have any recommendations for what types of cameras/tools we could use? And third, do you have any advice/tips for us to get the bats out ourselves? Unfortunately, we are unable to afford the pros, at this time, but would like to remedy the situation. Thank you!My brother recently bought his first home...a 2-story historic house (which he's restoring), with a wood burning fireplace. The fireplace hasn't been functional for many years, and is considered condemned (bricks have caved in from the inside and the damper is broken)...it has been capped, in the past, but it is not known when it was done, or how well it's capped/or if it has moved at all (especially during recent storms). My brother temporarily stuffed about 6 inches of insulation on top of the broken damper and some of the bricks that have caved in, after he had a fireplace repair company come look at it (next year, an electric insert will have to go in). When the fireplace company came, my brother and the company didn't see anything in the chimney (back in late March)...and for 5 months (since February), there was no evidence of bats in the house. Several days ago, we noticed loud bat sounds coming from the opening of the fireplace (it feels like they are close to your face, when listen, inside)...we strongly believe that they are close to the insulation that my brother stuffed over the damper, and possibly sitting on top of it. We've tried the ultrasound repeller box (for days), but had no success. We don't believe they have ever left the chimney, since they came down 5 days ago...they off and on make sounds (even during the day). My first question is...do you think they will ever leave from the top of the chimney again, on their own, to feed or something? We would love to be able to get on top of the roof to see where they came from (but don't have the equipment to so yet). We would love to try the bat valve, like you've shown. We were also thinking about getting some sort of camera down the chimney, to see how many bats there are (unless there is another way). We want to do that from the inside of the house/and go above the damper with it, but it seems too risky, since we would have to take the insulation out to do so. We may board up the bottom of the damper. My second question is...do you have any recommendations for what types of cameras/tools we could use? And third, do you have any advice/tips for us to get the bats out ourselves? Unfortunately, we are unable to afford the pros, at this time, but would like to remedy the situation. Thank you!

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

Жыл бұрын

We use the Ferret Camera... as for not being able to hire a pro... it may be worthwhile to at minimum pay for an inspection and have a professional give you an idea as to what is going on. You cn find a provider in your Rea by going to NWCOA.com and entering your zip code.

Is it best to caulk the area were the brick meets the vinyl siding or use a material like steel wool? How do you repair the Eave that meets in a 45 degree angle. Screen or steel wool? Thanks Paul

What i can do if have bats in my ceiling now in the Winter time (NY) ??? It's driving me nuts

Just curious, how is a bat can't get back in the tube or bat cone, but yet got through a much smaller opening originally?

How do you know if you got all of the bats before closing the hole

I got rid of my bats by burning incense under the area where they were going in and out. My house is a one story house and where they were getting in was a corner where the garage attached to the house.

Would the bat valves work for small birds

Question Does the device have to hang down or can it stick straight out when installing it ?

Did you have to remove the whole soffit to do the cleaning

Will the bats attempt to gain entrance back into your house from a different point after you install the exclusion tubes

I have bats on my porch wall they hand there at night but too much droppings n once one entered my house when I left the door open too long, how can I get rid of them? Thank you!

Its mid July in Iowa and i just found out my attic is full of bats. Lots of activity in the soffits. I installed 3 bright lights in the attic today. How else can i make it uncomfortable for them. I read advice by Bob Villa to not use the bat cone until September after the babies are gone. Would appreciate your advice.

Hey there how are you I'm having a problem no one explaining what can I do if the many bats is entering through the chimney pls help

My bats will come out in daytime, is there a protective face shield or something you recommend?

What about the cone prevents re-entry?

What prevents them from entering through the tube? Are they just hot able to figure it out or physically can't climb through it? Doesn't appear to be a closing one way valve or anything inside.

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

The way that bats enter a structure is they have to land against the surface, and crawl in, the design of the bat valve does not allow them access that way anymore. They can leave but they can not crawl out on the tube to gain access

New Subscriber, Excellent channel. I have a small wildlife nuisance business in Montana. Any ideas how to get access under roof dormers? Many times the length of the dormer and pitch of the roof, leaves zero room to get under and seal the bat entry holes? Almost impossible to work in such a enclosed space. I know it’s a tough question. Thank You…

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

Жыл бұрын

at that point I build out a "box" with 1/4" Harare cloth to "extend" the dormer to a width I can work with. I will see if I can make a video the next time I do one as I know it is hard to articulate.

Hey dude. Approximately how long do bats begin to emerge from their nest, I already installed it. The access road for them to come out, but I would like to be sure, how long does it take for all of them to leave the nest.

My husband accidentally sealed bats in the apartment above our garage. They are now dead but the stench is horrible in the bedroom. They are near the window at the top of the ceiling and peak of the roof by the window-all the same spot-the smell is putrid. We had the ridge of the roof sealed. Now how do we suck the bats out? Is it possible?

If we have that subacious blacking is that the most likely the only entry point?

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

most likely, though rodents such as squirrels and mice could leave the same markings in their entry points.

Why will the bats not go back in if they can get in to the house with a quarter opening. I don’t understand how it works

I’m installing the bat value this weekend. It appears that the bats are on the outside between my house and chimney. Do you recommend filling it with something like foam insulation to close off the space after a few weeks with the bat door?

@gybx4094

Жыл бұрын

That's what I did with my chimney at about 10pm from inside the attic after they had flown out. I also had a tighter chimney flashing installed by a roofer.

If there are baby bats inside will they die or will they leave the nest

Can bats have a nest in city light posts outside of my home

We found the entry point. The mesh ridge vent was cut too short and it left a big hole in the slit. The issue is that this is a horizontal surface. I havent seen anything that addresses this as far as an exclusion. We're in NH and just started to hear activity so i assume they are out of hibernation

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Gosh, I am so sorry I did not see this comment come through... look up "bat valve" on Amazon, there is a version that has a "spiderweb" sort of base to it that will work well in that situation. Good Luck

What do you think of the Amazon batcone? Also what are your thoughts of installing a bat habitat on the side of my house? Would this make a more preferred home for the bats so they don’t even bother with coming inside my home? Thanks hope your channel grows

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

I have not used the Amazon cone. Post a link and I will give my feedback off of design. As for installing a bat habitat, I advise against it. When the bat box can no longer house the resident population, the bats will look for the next roosting location, and that could end up being your home.

I don’t understand how the bats can’t get back in. Can you elaborate?

@JackJensenTrader

2 жыл бұрын

See the answer right above your question. Also, it's demonstrated here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4qJsbGcfrWeeM4.html

So what do you think about the Bat outdoor Ultrasonic repellers ?

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

2 жыл бұрын

do not waste your money

@xyzyzx2734

Жыл бұрын

Ultrasonic repellers ? those apparently ATTRACT bats to your property. Try wind chimes - I read those make work better against bats coming in...

Is it cause they need to land to get in?

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they can not fly directly into a void

Is it common to have bats enter from a lower place, like a basement window? Or do they generally like being up higher?

@Karen-kw8jg

2 жыл бұрын

I believe they have to descend to exit. If they go to the ground they can not launch themselves back up like birds. A bat on ground has a problem and may die as result.

@55shocked55

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is not true. I had a bat in my basement near the basement bathroom and I had a nose and looked over and a bat was behind some stuff on the ground and it took off flying from the ground.

@joemartines3545

2 жыл бұрын

@@55shocked55 i've also seen bats take off from a floor...

Aqu living spa model hbsl installion

This is my 5th one in 8 years

If bat hangs outside home how to deal with?

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

If they are just hanging on the outside of a home, it may not be much of a concern. Make sure to leave outside lights off in not in use to deter insect accumulations around the home. Bats will occasionally decide it takes too much effort to go back to their roost so they will find a safe spot to spend the day. If it is an ongoing issue, you may want to call a professional to determine if there is an entry point you are not seeing. Good Luck.

Would you bé willing to come to Brazil? Could make it a semi-vacation. I am serious.

What modifications have you made to your ladder? Seems very stable

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

2 жыл бұрын

It is a Little Giant Hyperlite Sumo Stance Ladder with just a standard Werner stabilizer bar

How long normally they can be gone? My pest control company said to leave the door for 6 weeks. Now it’s already 12 days since the one way door was installed. There is still lot of noise from the ceiling. So frustrating. What could be wrong? Thanks!

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Lia Luo it all depends on the level of infestation, climate on the exterior, and species of the bat. Here in southern Ohio in August the little brown bat is very active. If you PCO has stayed 6 weeks, then I would trust their knowledge and expertise in regards to your unique situation

@lialuo8006

3 жыл бұрын

Huntsman Wildlife, LLC thanks for the reply! Will wait for another week to see.

@johnboyette9842

3 жыл бұрын

Bat valve

@Y_I_DIY

2 жыл бұрын

@@lialuo8006 How did things end up going for you? Did it take the 6 weeks they projected? Longer? Shorter? Was there any issues after the exclusion?

So I couldn’t find any droppings but I can always hear something through the wall at night. Wings flapping. Is there camera you recommend to see through the wall? Thinking of installing a camera outside to see where the entrance is

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

We have a couple cameras we use in instances like this. We have a borescope, a wifi surveillance camera, trail camera, and and IR camera. Depending on the situation and need, each camera has it's own benefits and drawbacks.

@JIZELLE511

3 жыл бұрын

@@HuntsmanWildlifeLLCthank you for the reply :) can you do a video on cameras you use to see the bats through the wall?

Aug 2023: My chateu-style roof angles demand a few well-placed ladders to get to the egress point(s), but thanks so much for the info. Looks like a Fall project in the works!

Seal-up exits and toss-in a bunch of gopher-gassers..............yeehaw.

I couldn’t find the link to order the bat tube

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

John Boyette it’s in the video description sir towards the bottom. Thank you for watching

@mlee81

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you could use any tube lying around as long as it's wide enough for them to enter it to leave

@marliwhite6214

2 жыл бұрын

@@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC still can’t find the link . Please send or post

It takes patience, annual attic inspection, and observations at dusk when they exit the house. I had multiple entry points which included the trim around my gables and one end of the ridge vent. They're very tenacious creatures and will try to reenter. If your house is in the woods surrounded by fields and trees, then you must inspect every year to determine if they've found another entrance point. WARNING: if you hire a bat "specialist", make certain they know what they're doing, otherwise it's money wasted.

Curious if the gap in your soffit is not along the brick can they still get in it. We say a bat on the brick in this area but no signs of dirt etc by it. Also checked attic and no signs of bats in there. Could he have just been hanging out in the corner on the brick all afternoon because of nice weather?

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Some bats only need a gap a little less than a 1/4 inch to squeeze in. It may have just been roosting in your description. Sometimes bats realize it would be too costly calorically to fly back to their roost so they will find a "safe place" to roost for the day and be gone at dusk. Look for consistent accumulations of droppings on the brick face or the ground underneath to see it it is a habitual roost. hope that helps.

@fit.but.not.perfectmichell2385

3 жыл бұрын

@@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC super appreciate it! Thank you! We reallocated him to a forest nearby, so not to take any chances.

How much would something like that cost?😮

@sophiascarpa1183

Ай бұрын

$2000

I swear towards the end of the video theres a bat under the eaves when the camera turns right

Had a bat in my House last night, but don't See Any remnants of entry 😮

These don't work.

Since bats come from the air and environment and are very toxic and cause deaths throughout the world, i feel like bat excursion should be provided by the state. It should be it’s own separate entity. Most people get bit trying to remove bats from their home and can get rabies, also their waste are so toxic. Why should we have to pay thousands of dollars, i know some home insurances cover bats but still, people have to go thru so much and all those things u said u had to clean 🤢 scary

@BlakeTedKord

Жыл бұрын

I have them in my attic and walls now. My old man aka the owner of the home I'm staying in is stingy and an ignorant fool who'll try to blame me for the bats entering and try to cut corners and be cheap by having me clean the bats by shoving them in a duffle bag. Is there a way the state can do the bat exclusion for free? Or a way AAA home insurance can cover the infestation and bat removal cost?

@Flawless38brown

Жыл бұрын

@@BlakeTedKord not in a duffel bag.. i hope your wearing proper protective gear. I would call your home insurance agent & ask them

@Flawless38brown

Жыл бұрын

@@BlakeTedKord says if they’ve caused damage to your attic or home, yes but only if your insurance considers them vermin

@RDens4d

9 ай бұрын

I’m here to find out how to get bats out of my home. It never once came in my mind that other people should pay for bat removal in my house. FYI, bats are beneficial creatures who control mosquito populations. The idea isn’t to kill them all, but to keep them out of your house. But seriously, if you have bats, it’s your problem to pay for, not someone else’s.

@Flawless38brown

9 ай бұрын

@@RDens4d try sonic repellants. It’s a tough battle just be safe

The screws you are using are way too big and caused damage to the property. All you need is some small drywall screws with some homemade rubber/plastic washers. These will not damage the property and leave a tiny hole.

@HuntsmanWildlifeLLC

Жыл бұрын

thank you for your engagement

@steventhury8366

11 ай бұрын

The screws he used aren't much different than drywall screws.

@Iazzaboyce

11 ай бұрын

@@steventhury8366 Only difference here is the screws he used split/damaged the customer's fascia board and drywall screws would not have caused any damage.