Bats in your Madison, CT home or attic? These protected species often roost in coastal eaves and attics near Hammonasset Beach State Park, East Wharf, and Long Island Sound, entering through tiny gaps and posing guano buildup/histoplasmosis risks. In Madison’s charming suburban neighborhoods and historic homes, bats are common year-round but maternity colonies form May–August. RF Wildlife provides DEEP-compliant bat removal in Madison — humane exclusion only (no exclusion during maternity season, no relocation). Veteran-owned with 16+ years of experience, I handle every bat exclusion job personally using specialized products and equipment. Call or text 860-510-6313 today for a free inspection and protect your home safely.
Signs of Bats in Your Madison Attic or Home
Bats are quiet and nocturnal — signs often go unnoticed until a colony grows.
- Fluttering or scratching sounds at dusk/dawn
- Guano (droppings) piles under eaves, in attics, or on windows — small, dark, crumbly pellets
- Grease marks or stains on walls from bat oils
- Strong ammonia odor from urine in enclosed spaces
- Single bat flying in living space (often a young one learning to fly)
In Madison’s beachside or wooded homes, bats enter small gaps in eaves, soffits, or chimneys — especially near Hammonasset or East Wharf.
Emergency: Bat in the House – What to Do Right Now
Bat in your Madison CT Home Right Now?
If a bat is flying indoors or you’re worried about possible contact (especially with kids, pets, or sleeping adults), get expert guidance immediately with my Emergency Video Consult — $125 live video call from your home. I’ll walk you through safe capture, rabies testing steps, and what to do next — no wait, no guesswork.
Book Emergency Video Consult – $125 Right Now
Or call/text 860-510-6313 for a free inspection and full removal. If late text is best.
A bat flying in your living space is stressful — here’s how to handle it safely:
- Stay calm — Most bats in homes are young learning to fly and not aggressive.
- Isolate it — Close interior doors, open a window/door to outside (turn off lights inside, leave one on outside). Many exit on their own.
- Do NOT touch with bare hands — Risk of bite/scratch (rabies concern).
When to catch & test for rabies (CT guidelines):
DIY Guide on bat capture release or for rabies testing
- If the bat may have contacted a person (especially sleeping, child, or impaired adult) or pet.
- Capture safely (gloves, container, cardboard to slide over) — euthanize humanely, refrigerate (don’t freeze), contact local health department for testing (Rocky Hill lab handles most CT cases).
When it’s OK to let it go:
- No possible contact — open window and let it fly out.
If unsure, call 860-510-6313 — I can guide you live or come out fast.
If a Bat May Have Contacted Someone (Rabies Testing)
If a bat has potentially bitten, scratched, or contacted a person (especially while sleeping, a child, or someone impaired) or a pet, do not release it — it must be tested for rabies.
Capture it safely (use gloves, a container, and cardboard to slide over), keep it cool (refrigerate, do not freeze), and contact the Madison Health Department immediately for pickup and testing (free through the CT state lab).
- Phone: (203) 245-5681
- Website: Madison Health Department
If you’re unsure, call RF Wildlife at 860-510-6313 — I’ll guide you through next steps or come out fast.
Connecticut Rabies exposure and animal testing
The official paperwork for rabies exposure and animal testing in Connecticut is the Request for Rabies Examination (Form OL-97A), used by health officials, veterinarians, or animal control to submit an animal for testing after a potential exposure (bite, scratch, or saliva contact with a human or domestic animal). The health Department or whoever is picking up the bat for testing will typically have this form. I tell people to print it fill it out what you can ahead of time as you are waiting for pickup.
Direct Link to the Form (PDF)
Explanation of the Form & Process
- Who Uses It: This form is not for the general public to fill out directly. It’s completed by local health departments, veterinarians, or animal control officers after evaluating the exposure.
- When It’s Needed: For any potential rabies exposure (e.g., bat in house with possible contact, skunk bite). The animal (if caught/killed) is submitted to the CT Public Health Lab for testing (free for human exposure cases).
- Steps for the Public:
- Do not release the animal if caught and exposure is possible.
- Contact your local health department immediately (they coordinate testing and fill the form).
- Or call CT DPH Epidemiology at (860) 509-7994 (weekdays) for guidance.
- Why Testing: Rabies is fatal but preventable with post-exposure treatment (shots) if started soon. Testing confirms if treatment is needed.
If you’re dealing with a bat/skunk/raccoon exposure, Call your local health dept right away — they’ll handle pickup and testing. This form is what they use behind the scenes.
Our Humane Bat Exclusion Process & 3-Year Guarantee in Madison, CT
We follow strict DEEP & NWCOA guidelines — no trapping/killing unless in living space. No exclusion during maternity season (June–August), exclusion only.
- Free Inspection — Identify entry points (often ⅜-inch gaps), colony size, and species (usually little brown or big brown in CT).
- Install One-Way Exclusion Devices — Bat cones/valves allow safe exit (no re-entry). Devices stay 4–7+ nights (weather-dependent; overnight lows ≥50°F ideal).
- Permanent Sealing — Use durable products: Solar Seal caulk, Purblack foam, Ridge-Guard vent covers, Xcluder cloth, custom metal flashing at roof returns/eaves.
- Spot Cleanup & Sanitization — Vacuum accessible guano, disinfect to reduce odor/health risks.
- Follow-Up & Warranty — Re-inspect to confirm success. 3-year warranty (free re-service if bats return; extendable; some limits on older homes).
Specialty equipment: Boom lifts for high chimneys/eaves (~$700+/day rental if needed).
Cost Factors
- Inspections from $225 (often credited toward work)
- Most exclusions $800–$3,500 (depends on home size, entry points, height, difficulty)
- Transparent quotes after inspection — no surprises.
Why Choose RF Wildlife for Bat Removal in Madison, CT
- Veteran-Owned & Local — 17+ years of direct service — you talk to the pro, not a call center.
- DEEP-Compliant & Humane — Seasonal exclusion only — protecting bats and your family.
- Specialized Products — Hy-Guard, Solar Seal, Purblack, Xcluder, Ridge-Guard — industry-leading exclusion materials.
- Trap Camera Monitoring — Real-time alerts for ongoing jobs.
- Local Expertise — We know Madison’s beachside eaves and historic attics attract bats differently.
- 24/7 Emergency — Bat in living space? We respond fast.
- Proven Results — Real Google/Yelp reviews from Madison & shoreline clients — zero complaints.
Ready to safely evict bats from your Madison home? Call or text RF Wildlife at 860-510-6313 today for a free inspection. Serving Madison and a well over a 30-mile radius for Bats from Old Saybrook including Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, Clinton, Westbrook, Guilford, Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, East Hampton, North Haven, Branford, and more.
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- AnimalControlCT.com — full animal control
- WildlifeControlCT.com — wildlife tips & blogs
- RaccoonRemovalConnecticut.com — raccoon specialists
- MoleExterminators.com — mole trapping