Frequently Asked Questions

Bat exclusion uses one-way devices that allow bats to exit your home but prevent them from re-entering. After all bats have left, entry points are sealed with durable materials. At Eastern Wildlife Solutions, we follow Pennsylvania regulations to protect both your home and the bats.

The biggest mistake is sealing entry points before animals have fully exited, which traps them inside and worsens damage and odor. Professional exclusion ensures animals leave safely first, then prevents re-entry. Eastern Wildlife Solutions uses inspection and one-way devices to avoid this common problem.

Schedule groundhog exclusion as soon as you notice fresh burrows near foundations, decks, or sheds, ideally in early spring before young are born. Early intervention prevents structural settling and makes removal easier. At Eastern Wildlife Solutions, we install barriers that stop future digging.

Bat guano can harbor histoplasmosis spores, which become airborne and cause respiratory illness when disturbed. It also attracts insects and creates strong odors. Eastern Wildlife Solutions provides cleanup guidance and can coordinate safe remediation after bats are excluded.

Flying squirrels enter through small gaps in soffits, fascia, dormers, and ridge vents—openings as small as 1.5 inches. Older homes in Hanover and surrounding areas often have these vulnerabilities. Eastern Wildlife Solutions inspects rooflines carefully and seals entry points with chew-resistant materials.

Cost depends on the number and location of entry points, roof height and accessibility, extent of damage to soffits or fascia, and whether insulation or wiring repairs are needed. Multi-story homes and complex rooflines typically require more labor and materials.

Yes, mice frequently chew through electrical wiring to trim their constantly growing teeth, creating fire hazards and system failures. They also chew plastic, insulation, and stored items. At Eastern Wildlife Solutions, we inspect for gnaw marks and recommend exclusion to protect wiring long-term.

Odor usually fades within days to two weeks after removal, depending on size, location, ventilation, and temperature. Sanitation and odor treatment accelerate the process. Eastern Wildlife Solutions treats affected areas to reduce bacteria and lingering smells after safe carcass removal.

Skunks seek dark, sheltered spaces for denning and raising young, and the area under decks and stoops offers protection from predators and weather. They dig shallow burrows in loose soil. Eastern Wildlife Solutions installs buried barriers to block access and prevent re-entry.

Trapping physically captures and removes squirrels, while exclusion uses one-way devices to let them leave, then seals all entry points. Exclusion is often more humane and effective for long-term prevention. At Eastern Wildlife Solutions, we prioritize exclusion to keep squirrels from returning.

Yes, Pennsylvania Game Commission regulations protect certain species during maternity seasons and require humane methods. For example, bat exclusion cannot occur when flightless young are present. Eastern Wildlife Solutions follows all state rules to ensure legal, ethical wildlife control.

Signs include chirping sounds from walls or ceilings, reduced airflow from dryer or bathroom vents, visible nesting material at vent openings, and increased bird activity near your roofline. Eastern Wildlife Solutions removes nests where permitted and installs vent covers to prevent future nesting.