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Bats in Your New London Home or Attic?
Bats in your New London home aren’t random — by the time you hear them, they’ve usually been there a while.
Most calls I get in New London, especially near the waterfront and older neighborhoods, are full colonies using multiple entry points.
That’s why quick fixes fail — you’re not dealing with one hole, you’re dealing with a structure problem.
In New London, especially near Bank Street area, Pequot Ave, Mohegan Ave, Fort Trumbull, Crystal Mall side, neighborhoods off Broad Street and along the Thames River, most calls I get are full colonies that have been using the home for years.
By the time you notice them, they already know every way in and out.
These aren’t obvious holes either. Most bats I remove in New London are getting in through:
- Tight roofline gaps you can’t see from the ground
- Ridge vents that were never properly sealed
- Soffits that have opened up over time from coastal weather
- Chimney flashing that’s just loose enough to let them in
- Siding transitions where materials meet
These aren’t obvious holes. Most you won’t see from the ground.
That’s why patch jobs don’t work.
If you miss even one gap, they’re right back in — sometimes the same night.
I don’t do quick fixes. I go over the entire structure and seal it so the problem is actually gone.
Call or text 203-680-0003 for a free New London inspection
Homes near the water get hit harder — salt air, wind, and older construction open things up just enough for bats to move in without anyone noticing.
This is why quick fixes don’t work.
If one hole gets sealed and two get missed, they’re right back in — sometimes the same night.
I don’t do patch jobs. I go over the entire structure, find every gap, and seal it so the problem is actually solved.
Recent Bat Job in New London
Just recently I handled a bat job near the waterfront where the homeowner thought they had “one bat.”
Turned out to be a colony using a ridge vent and a gap along the roofline.
From the ground, you couldn’t see anything.
From the roof, there were multiple entry points — staining, guano buildup, and gaps that had opened up over time from coastal weather.
That’s typical in New London.
Homes near the water get small separations from wind and salt exposure, and bats take advantage of it.
We installed one-way devices, sealed the entire structure, and within about a week the activity was gone.
No guessing. No callbacks. Done.
Call or text 203-680-0003 for a free New London inspection
No trapping. No shortcuts.
Signs You Have Bats (Not Just “Something in the Attic”)
Most people think it’s mice or squirrels at first. Here’s how you know it’s bats:
- Light scratching or fluttering sounds right after sunset or before sunrise
- Small, dry droppings that pile up below entry points or in the attic
- Dark staining or grease marks on siding where they’re squeezing in
- A strong ammonia smell in the attic (this one gets worse over time)
- Seeing a bat flying inside your house
If you’re seeing or hearing any of this, it’s not a one-bat situation.
Bat in the House — When It’s a Bigger Deal
If a bat is flying around and you’re 100% sure there was no contact, it can usually be let outside.
But don’t guess on this.
Do NOT release it if:
- It was in a bedroom where someone was sleeping
- There’s any chance of a bite or scratch
- A child or pet was in the room
- You’re not completely sure what happened
At that point, it’s not just a nuisance issue — it becomes a health call.
If You Need to Catch One Safely
If you’re dealing with a single bat and need to contain it:
- Put on thick gloves
- Wait for it to land
- Place a container over it
- Slide cardboard underneath
- Keep it contained
If there’s any chance of contact, don’t release it — call for guidance.
Who to Call in New London
New London Animal Control: 860-447-5200
What Actually Solves the Problem
Getting one bat out doesn’t fix anything.
If they got in once, they will keep getting in until the structure is sealed properly.
The real solution is:
- Finding every entry point
- Letting the colony exit safely
- Sealing the home so they can’t come back
That’s the difference between a job that lasts and one that fails next season.
Safe, professional handling of a Big Brown Bat during a recent humane exclusion in New London, CT.
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How Bat Removal Actually Works in New London
There’s a right way to do this and a wrong way.
The wrong way is what most people try first — patch the hole you see, maybe spray something, maybe a “quick fix.” That’s why bats keep coming back.
The right way is full exclusion — and timing matters.
In Connecticut, you cannot seal a house during maternity season (June through mid-August). The babies can’t fly yet. If you seal the house then, you trap them inside. They die, rot in the walls, and now you’ve got a much bigger problem — smell, insects, and bats trying to get into your living space.
So if it’s blackout season, I’ll confirm the problem, show you exactly where they’re getting in, and line the job up to get done the right way.
No guessing. No making it worse.
My Bat Removal Process (What Actually Gets Them Out for Good)
Every house is different, but the approach doesn’t change — find every hole, let them out, and lock the place down.
1. Full Exterior Inspection
I go over the entire structure — rooflines, vents, soffits, siding transitions, chimney, everything. Not just where you’re hearing them. Most homes have multiple entry points.
2. Identify Active Holes
You’re not guessing — you’re finding the exact spots they’re using. Sometimes that means watching the house at dusk. Sometimes it’s obvious from staining and guano.
3. Install One-Way Exclusion Devices
Bats leave at night like they always do — but they can’t get back in. No trapping, no chemicals, no gimmicks.
4. Seal Everything Else
This is where most jobs fail.
Every secondary gap gets sealed — not just the main hole.
I use materials that hold up:
- Metal and flashing where needed
- Proper sealing (not cheap caulk jobs)
- Reinforcement on problem areas like vents and returns
5. Final Removal + Lockdown
Once all bats are out, the last openings get sealed permanently.
6. Cleanup (If Needed)
If there’s light guano, I handle it.
If it’s a heavy attic job, I’ll walk you through the right way to deal with it.
7. Warranty
If I seal it, they don’t get back in. Simple as that.
What to Expect
Most New London bat jobs take about 1–2 weeks start to finish depending on activity and timing.
You stay in your home. No tearing walls open. No unnecessary disruption.
Not Sure If You Even Have Bats?
If you’re not sure what you’re hearing or seeing, I can take a look with you on a quick video call before scheduling anything.
Ready to Fix Your Bat Problem in New London?
If you’re hearing them, seeing droppings, or had one in the house — it’s not going away on its own.
And the longer it sits, the worse it gets.
Call or text 203-680-0003
- Free inspection
- No subcontractors
- No shortcuts
- Done once, done right
Service Areas
New London, Waterford, Groton, East Lyme, Montville, Norwich
Common Bat Entry Points in New London Homes
Most bat problems in New London aren’t random — they’re tied to how these homes are built and how they age near the water.
Along the shoreline and around the Thames River, I see the same entry points over and over again. Salt air, wind exposure, and older construction open up small gaps that bats take advantage of.
The most common spots I find in New London:
- Roofline gaps where fascia boards have pulled away from the house
- Ridge vents that were never screened properly or have lifted over time
- Soffits that have small separations, especially on older homes near the water
- Chimney flashing that has loosened or was never sealed tight
- Siding transitions where different materials meet (these are big ones that get missed)
- Dormer corners where trim opens up just enough for bats to slip in
- Gaps behind gutters and drip edges that you cannot see from the ground
A lot of these homes have had bats using them for years before anyone notices. By the time a homeowner calls, the colony already knows every way in and out.
The reason most bat jobs fail is simple — someone sealed the obvious hole but missed two or three others.
Bats don’t need a big opening. If you can fit your finger in it, they can use it.
That’s why I go over the entire structure, not just where you’re hearing them. If every gap isn’t found and sealed, they will be back.
Nearby Service Areas
I also handle bat removal in surrounding shoreline and southeastern Connecticut towns: