Triangle Wildlife Removal Podcast

Triangle Wildlife Removal provides wildlife removal services in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas for bats, flying squirrels, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, rodents and more.

Triangle Wildlife Removal Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Tad Bassett, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tad Bassett hosts Triangle Wildlife Removal Podcast, a leisure show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  Can you get sick from bat droppings in your attic in Raleigh?

  Oct 1, 202623 min

  Bat guano in an attic creates a real respiratory health risk that homeowners need to take seriously. This episode covers the specific disease, how exposure happens, who is most vulnerable, and why attic cleanup after a bat colony requires professional-grade protection. If you have had bats in your attic, understanding this risk is a critical part of deciding how to approach Raleigh bat removal and attic restoration. Bat guano supports the growth of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, and when accumulated droppings are disturbed, the spores become airborne. Inhaling those spores can cause histoplasmosis, a respiratory infection that ranges from mild flu-like symptoms to serious lung disease - the CDC NIOSH overview of Histoplasma in the environment explains why attics with bat colonies are high-risk settings. The risk increases with the volume of guano and how enclosed the space is. Do not sweep, vacuum, or disturb guano without professional respiratory protection and containment. An attic that has housed a bat colony for multiple seasons can have inches of accumulated droppings in concentrated areas. Triangle Wildlife Removal performs full guano cleanup and attic restoration after bat exclusion, including contaminated insulation removal, surface sanitization, odor neutralization, and new insulation installation. The exclusion itself starts with a full roofline inspection, one-way door installation at primary exits, and permanent sealing of all secondary openings. The company has operated since 1990 under owner Tad Bassett, who holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State, previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is a featured expert in the Regency Park Partnership interview on wildlife removal. Triangle Wildlife Removal holds NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312 and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW , carries $5 million in general liability insurance, is an active NWCOA member , and is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. All exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if bats return through sealed entry points, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no charge. The 14-person team, which includes staff zoologist Derek Cline, carries a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9-star rating on Angi , and an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints . Triangle Wildlife Removal serves Raleigh and surrounding areas in Wake County, seven days a week with emergency service around the clock. Homeowners can call (919) 661-0722 to schedule an inspection. Listen to our podcast and find out if you can get sick from bat droppings in your attic in Raleigh - https://trianglewildliferemoval.podbean.com/e/can-you-get-sick-from-bat-droppings-in-your-attic-in-raleigh/ Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. 1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-0722

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  Episode #50

  Do I need to replace insulation after bats in Raleigh?

  Oct 1, 202625 min

  A bat colony saturates attic insulation with guano and urine over time, and that contamination reduces the insulation's R-value, creates persistent odor, and turns the attic into a health hazard. This episode covers how to assess whether your insulation needs full replacement or partial remediation, and what the professional cleanup process looks like after Raleigh bat removal . Disturbing contaminated insulation releases Histoplasma spores into the air - the CDC histoplasmosis prevention guidance outlines the precautions required when handling material contaminated with bat droppings. Professional cleanup involves full containment, HEPA-filtered equipment, contaminated insulation removal, surface sanitization, odor neutralization, and new insulation installation. The extent of the work depends on how long the colony occupied the attic and the volume of guano present. A colony that has been in place for multiple seasons can contaminate hundreds of square feet of insulation. This step should not be skipped or delayed after the exclusion is complete. Triangle Wildlife Removal performs the full attic restoration in-house, from guano cleanup through new insulation installation. The exclusion itself starts with a full roofline inspection, one-way door placement at primary exits, and permanent sealing of all secondary openings. Owner Tad Bassett holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State, previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is a featured expert in the Regency Park Partnership interview on wildlife removal. Triangle Wildlife Removal holds NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312 and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW , carries $5 million in general liability insurance, is an active NWCOA member , and is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. The company has led a 14-person team including staff zoologist Derek Cline since 1990. All exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if bats return through sealed entry points, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no charge. The company carries a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9-star rating on Angi , and an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints . Triangle Wildlife Removal serves Raleigh and surrounding areas in Wake County, seven days a week with emergency service around the clock. Homeowners can call (919) 661-0722 to schedule an inspection. Find out if you need to replace insulation after bats in Raleigh in our latest podcast - https://trianglewildliferemoval.podbean.com/e/do-i-need-to-replace-insulation-after-bats-in-raleigh/ Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. 1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-0722

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  Episode #50

  Does homeowners insurance cover bat removal in Raleigh?

  Oct 1, 202622 min

  Standard homeowners insurance policies in North Carolina treat wildlife intrusion as a maintenance issue, not a covered peril. This episode breaks down what most policies actually say, what questions to ask your insurance adjuster, and how to document the damage if you want to file a claim for structural repairs related to Raleigh bat removal . The exclusion work, guano cleanup, and insulation replacement typically come out of pocket. Some policies may cover structural damage caused by the colony - a stained or sagging ceiling, for example - but not the bat exclusion itself. The NC State Extension guidance on bats in North Carolina outlines the types of structural and health damage bat colonies cause, which is the kind of documentation adjusters need to evaluate a claim. The longer a colony stays, the more damage accumulates and the higher the total cost. Homeowners who act during the first legal exclusion window after discovery minimize both the damage and the expense. Triangle Wildlife Removal provides detailed inspection reports that document all entry points, colony evidence, guano accumulation, and structural damage. These reports can support an insurance claim for the structural repair portion of the work. Owner Tad Bassett holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State, previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is a featured expert in the Regency Park Partnership interview on wildlife removal. Triangle Wildlife Removal holds NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312 and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW , carries $5 million in general liability insurance, is an active NWCOA member , and is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. The company has led a 14-person team including staff zoologist Derek Cline since 1990. All exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if bats return through sealed entry points, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no charge. The company carries a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9-star rating on Angi , and an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints . Triangle Wildlife Removal serves Raleigh and surrounding areas in Wake County, seven days a week with emergency service around the clock. Homeowners can call (919) 661-0722 to schedule an inspection. Listen to our latest podcast where we discuss all about homeowners insurance and if it covers bat removal in Raleigh - https://trianglewildliferemoval.podbean.com/e/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-bat-removal-in-raleigh/ Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. 1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-0722

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  Episode #50

  How bad is it if bats are in your attic in Raleigh?

  Oct 1, 202616 min

  A bat colony in the attic is a serious problem that gets worse the longer it goes unaddressed. This episode puts the full picture together: health risks from guano, rabies exposure from bat contact, insulation destruction, structural damage, ceiling staining, and persistent odor. If you are asking this question, the answer is that it warrants a professional inspection and a plan for Raleigh bat removal during the next legal exclusion window. Guano accumulates daily and supports the growth of Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus that causes respiratory infection when its spores are inhaled. Any direct contact with a bat, including scratches, is a rabies transmission risk - the CDC guidance on rabies transmission from bats treats any unwitnessed bat contact as a potential exposure event. A colony discovered in May cannot be excluded until August 1 under North Carolina's maternity season regulations, which means three more months of guano accumulation before work can begin. The longer the colony stays, the deeper the contamination, the more insulation needs replacing, and the higher the total cost. Triangle Wildlife Removal's bat exclusion process starts with a full roofline inspection to locate every active entry point. One-way doors are installed at primary exits while all secondary gaps are sealed permanently. After the colony is excluded, the attic is cleaned, contaminated insulation is removed, surfaces are sanitized, and new insulation is installed. The company has operated since 1990 under owner Tad Bassett, who holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State, previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is a featured expert in the Regency Park Partnership interview on wildlife removal. Triangle Wildlife Removal holds NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312 and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW , carries $5 million in general liability insurance, is an active NWCOA member , and is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. All exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if bats return through sealed entry points, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no charge. The 14-person team, which includes staff zoologist Derek Cline, carries a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9-star rating on Angi , and an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints . Triangle Wildlife Removal serves Raleigh and surrounding areas in Wake County, seven days a week with emergency service around the clock. Homeowners can call (919) 661-0722 to schedule an inspection. Listen to our latest podcast and find out how bad it is if bats are in your attic in Raleigh - https://trianglewildliferemoval.podbean.com/e/how-bad-is-it-if-bats-are-in-your-attic-in-raleigh/ Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. 1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-0722

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  Episode #50

  How long can a bat live in your attic in Raleigh?

  Oct 1, 202623 min

  A colony is not a short-term guest - it is a long-term occupant that will use your attic for as long as access remains open. In this episode we will cover the bat lifespan, what that means for homeowners who delay, and why acting during the next legal exclusion window is the most cost-effective approach to Raleigh bat removal . The NC Wildlife Resources Commission bat species profile documents the lifespan and behavior of all 17 bat species found in North Carolina. A colony that starts with a few animals grows each breeding season as female pups return to the same roost the following year. Every year the colony stays, the guano deepens, the insulation degrades further, and the exclusion and cleanup cost rises. Guano accumulation also creates a growing respiratory health risk from histoplasmosis. The legal exclusion window runs from August 1 through April 30, with exclusion prohibited during the May 1 through July 31 maternity season. Triangle Wildlife Removal's bat exclusion process starts with a full roofline inspection to locate every active entry point. One-way doors are installed at primary exits while all secondary gaps are sealed. After the colony is fully excluded, the attic is cleaned and contaminated insulation is addressed. Owner Tad Bassett holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State, previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and is a featured expert in the Regency Park Partnership interview on wildlife removal. Triangle Wildlife Removal holds NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312 and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW , carries $5 million in general liability insurance, is an active NWCOA member , and is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. The company has led a 14-person team including staff zoologist Derek Cline since 1990. All exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if bats return through sealed entry points, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no charge. The company carries a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9-star rating on Angi , and an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints . Triangle Wildlife Removal serves Raleigh and surrounding areas in Wake County, seven days a week with emergency service around the clock. Homeowners can call (919) 661-0722 to schedule an inspection. Find out how long can a bat live in your attic in Raleigh in our latest podcast - https://trianglewildliferemoval.podbean.com/e/how-long-can-a-bat-live-in-your-attic-in-raleigh/ Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. 1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-0722

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