Item Cost Quantity Total Bats 1-General $0.00 1 $0.00 Bats in a home or structure near humans can be hazardous. According to the CDC, they are the leading cause of rabies deaths among humans. Their droppings can also carry histoplasmosis, a type of lung infection, to humans. Additionally, the mess and smell that they create can make them undesirable to live nearby. They generally gain access to an attic or soffit space inside a home through existing holes in a roof and will stay there seasonally unless removed. At night, they will exit the home and eat the insects in the surrounding area/yard. Bats 2-Treatment $598.00 1 $598.00 Bats cannot legally be killed by a wildlife control company. Instead, the living space that the bats occupy (usually an attic) must be entirely sealed off, and a one-way valve constructed to allow the bats out but not allow them back in. There are also "blackout periods" where control companies must take special care that mother bats are not being separated from helpless young. Bats generally will exploit any existing hole in the roof line or soffit greater than ¼" and they are extremely adept at locating them. Since these are the traditional areas that are used by bats and the hold needed is so small, they all must be reinforced or sealed to ensure that bats cannot use them. The one-way valve(s) (bat valve) is then placed on the gap(s) that appears to be used the most by observing droppings at the site or by homeowner feedback.
Bats 3-Exclusion Day 1 $600.00 1 $600.00 On day one of the project, all possible entry points must be sealed up. Once all entry points are sealed, the bat valve will be installed. When bats leave the primary entry point and cannot re-access, they will seek out new openings in the structure before abandoning the structure completely. Exclusion repairs - Includes all of the areas outlined below: 1. Two front roof returns to be sealed. 2. Gaps in mortar leading up to fascia board to be sealed. 3. Gaps in ridge vent to be sealed. All work is warranted for 2 years from completion. If cleanup and or sanitation was done, the warranty will cover any additional cleanup/sanitation if bats return. This time frame will cover 2 potential returns to the home by the colony to try to regain entry. If, after two attempts to re-enter, they are not successful, the colony will generally not return. The warranty does not cover any new openings made by the animal or any type of wildlife animal, as well as natural or unnatural acts including high winds, roof replacement, roof degradation, home improvements, etc.Remediation and Sanitation $398.00 1 $398.00 The CDC recommends cleaning and sanitation after any wildlife intrusion to prevent zoonotic diseases and other infections. Sanitizing Treatment-Application of a sanitizing agent to help neutralize bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens left behind by animals nesting and moving through the structure. This will help reduce pheromones left behind by these animals that may attract other animals if left behind. This treatment will also help to eliminate existing odors. Ectoparasite Treatment-Chemical treatment of animal nesting and movement zones where ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites may have been left behind by infesting animals once they have been removed. This service does not include removal or replacement of insulation, a separate contract would be required. This service does include the removal of dead bats found. Subtotal $1596.00 Tax $0.00
PLEASE NOTE: By signing this Estimate/Contract you are accepting the contents of the contract and bind yourself to its obligations. Cancellation Policy Please note that you have 48 hours after the contract/ estimate is signed to cancel without any Penalties. Once you have signed the Estimate/Contract an appointment will be booked to start your service. Once the appointment is booked with us, it means that we have reserved time in our schedule exclusively for you and your service. As a service provider, our geographic area is very large and maintaining an efficient calendar is essential to servicing all of our customers in a timely manner. For this reason, if you cancel your contract and appointment outside of the 48 hour window, you will be subject to a penalty of 45% of the total original estimate amount. Failure to pay penalty can result in bill getting sent to collections.Materials for each job are ordered upon signing the contract. For this reason, if you cancel your contract outside of the 24-hour window, you will be responsible for 100% of the total material cost, with no exceptions. Additionally, the ordered materials will not be provided to you. Any reschedule request received after 4pm 5 days prior to service will be subject to a $40 reschedule fee. If we can accommodate a same day, unscheduled visit request (which may not always be possible) a $40 service call fee will also be charged. To avoid a penalty fee, please provide cancellation notice at least 4 business days prior to your appointment. You can cancel or reschedule an appointment by emailing us at....
上个月接到房客报告，阁楼有动静，可能有动物。我告诉他阁楼梯子的位置，请上去看看客人是啥。是蝙蝠。
这是我第一次遇到蝙蝠入侵。整个处理过程，今天我都写下来。
首先，我查了关于蝙蝠入侵的法律。在我州，若仅一两只蝙蝠入侵，无需专业驱逐。
我查了查亚马逊上，几十块钱不等即可买到驱逐小仪器，（看似就是声波原理）。我请房客先自行试一试，我付设备费用。
几天后，房客又报告，蝙蝠越来越多，他表达对自己驱逐有恐惧。
我问常用handyman可否一查，他是否也做这工作。handyman一开始答能做，并立刻订购了驱逐设备，一周后短信我，他对这工作没信心，希望我找专业驱逐。我说没问题，顺便了解到驱逐设备的价钱，包括驱逐，单向网和清洁设备，大约500块。
我打了几个电话给寻常的pest control, 竟无一家做蝙蝠驱逐，一家经营百年的公司告诉我知道有人做，给了我一个电话号码。
得到一个报价，也知道了本州在5月初至7月底禁止驱逐蝙蝠。报价为
前不久我在房坦听说过一个报价好几千，觉得这报价还行，没吓着我。
因为是第一次处理，时间也充裕（但按法律，若蝙蝠威胁到人---比如已经从阁楼进入到屋内，则属于不可居住状态，我还因此对蝙蝠重要还是人重要有过一番思索----三个月时间不能驱逐蝙蝠。法就是法，法认为蝙蝠与房客都重要时，那么就得由做生意的房东自己想办法，也不难想清楚，就是给房客找个安全地，并给蝙蝠免费居住一段时间），我希望再找到一份报价。
我搜"wildlife removal"，找到一个也不知盈利或非盈利组织的网站，处理所有野生动物问题，电话留言很快接到回电，是网站的合作者，一家驱逐野生动物的公司，又听了一些关于蝙蝠驱逐的法规和处理过程，我几乎在自己做功课时都知道了，请对方尽快安排inspection。当天又拿到一份报价，附有照片，及正式合同。
照片得有40多张，inspctor打电话来时，我大概问了下，他们会怎么做。原来是要上房顶和房檐堵洞。
我随便截了几幅图：
又看了看合同，正规。就它了，立即签字，付费。约定时间，工作安排7月一部分，8月初（要符合驱逐规定）继续。
通知房客，房客未表示任何异议，并多次感谢。
完事。
合同上有些东西能帮助房东们进一步理解蝙蝠驱逐的程序，也一并发出来。需要了解的朋友可以看看。
Item Cost Quantity Total Bats 1-General $0.00 1 $0.00 Bats in a home or structure near humans can be hazardous. According to the CDC, they are the leading cause of rabies deaths among humans. Their droppings can also carry histoplasmosis, a type of lung infection, to humans. Additionally, the mess and smell that they create can make them undesirable to live nearby. They generally gain access to an attic or soffit space inside a home through existing holes in a roof and will stay there seasonally unless removed. At night, they will exit the home and eat the insects in the surrounding area/yard. Bats 2-Treatment $598.00 1 $598.00 Bats cannot legally be killed by a wildlife control company. Instead, the living space that the bats occupy (usually an attic) must be entirely sealed off, and a one-way valve constructed to allow the bats out but not allow them back in. There are also "blackout periods" where control companies must take special care that mother bats are not being separated from helpless young. Bats generally will exploit any existing hole in the roof line or soffit greater than ¼" and they are extremely adept at locating them. Since these are the traditional areas that are used by bats and the hold needed is so small, they all must be reinforced or sealed to ensure that bats cannot use them. The one-way valve(s) (bat valve) is then placed on the gap(s) that appears to be used the most by observing droppings at the site or by homeowner feedback.
Bats 3-Exclusion Day 1 $600.00 1 $600.00 On day one of the project, all possible entry points must be sealed up. Once all entry points are sealed, the bat valve will be installed. When bats leave the primary entry point and cannot re-access, they will seek out new openings in the structure before abandoning the structure completely. Exclusion repairs - Includes all of the areas outlined below: 1. Two front roof returns to be sealed. 2. Gaps in mortar leading up to fascia board to be sealed. 3. Gaps in ridge vent to be sealed. All work is warranted for 2 years from completion. If cleanup and or sanitation was done, the warranty will cover any additional cleanup/sanitation if bats return. This time frame will cover 2 potential returns to the home by the colony to try to regain entry. If, after two attempts to re-enter, they are not successful, the colony will generally not return. The warranty does not cover any new openings made by the animal or any type of wildlife animal, as well as natural or unnatural acts including high winds, roof replacement, roof degradation, home improvements, etc.Remediation and Sanitation $398.00 1 $398.00 The CDC recommends cleaning and sanitation after any wildlife intrusion to prevent zoonotic diseases and other infections. Sanitizing Treatment-Application of a sanitizing agent to help neutralize bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens left behind by animals nesting and moving through the structure. This will help reduce pheromones left behind by these animals that may attract other animals if left behind. This treatment will also help to eliminate existing odors. Ectoparasite Treatment-Chemical treatment of animal nesting and movement zones where ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites may have been left behind by infesting animals once they have been removed. This service does not include removal or replacement of insulation, a separate contract would be required. This service does include the removal of dead bats found. Subtotal $1596.00 Tax $0.00
另外，正规合同里，这些都会写清楚。在合同上，新手很容易吃亏（我也吃过很多次），找正规公司做，会有保障得多。随着时间和经验的积累，一些自己了解的维修项目，请handyman屋合同维修就可行了。对危害房客安全和健康上，小心点比较好，可大可小，大起来会造成巨大数字的赔偿。
PLEASE NOTE: By signing this Estimate/Contract you are accepting the contents of the contract and bind yourself to its obligations. Cancellation Policy Please note that you have 48 hours after the contract/ estimate is signed to cancel without any Penalties. Once you have signed the Estimate/Contract an appointment will be booked to start your service. Once the appointment is booked with us, it means that we have reserved time in our schedule exclusively for you and your service. As a service provider, our geographic area is very large and maintaining an efficient calendar is essential to servicing all of our customers in a timely manner. For this reason, if you cancel your contract and appointment outside of the 48 hour window, you will be subject to a penalty of 45% of the total original estimate amount. Failure to pay penalty can result in bill getting sent to collections.Materials for each job are ordered upon signing the contract. For this reason, if you cancel your contract outside of the 24-hour window, you will be responsible for 100% of the total material cost, with no exceptions. Additionally, the ordered materials will not be provided to you. Any reschedule request received after 4pm 5 days prior to service will be subject to a $40 reschedule fee. If we can accommodate a same day, unscheduled visit request (which may not always be possible) a $40 service call fee will also be charged. To avoid a penalty fee, please provide cancellation notice at least 4 business days prior to your appointment. You can cancel or reschedule an appointment by emailing us at....
找了好几家报价，都是很贵。这钱包括了bat exclusion, seal外墙的洞，把阁楼被蝙蝠排泄物污染的insulation全部换了
然后去年又有蝙蝠屎，原因是之前换窗户的时候墙和窗框有新的缝/洞，蝙蝠真是无孔不入