Bats in your attic or walls? Get connected with a local bat removal pro
Bats can squeeze through very small gaps and often roost in attics, walls and behind shutters. They are helpful outdoors, but a colony inside a home brings droppings and health concerns. Bat removal is usually done by exclusion: letting the bats leave and keeping them from getting back in.
Call (XXX) XXX-XXXXFor houses, family homes and apartments. Not for commercial buildings or mobile homes.
Signs of bats
- Bats flying out of the roof line or gaps around dusk
- Droppings (guano) piling up under entry points or in the attic. They crumble when pressed.
- Dark stains around small gaps on siding or trim
- Squeaking or rustling in walls or the attic, especially at dusk
- A bat inside the living space
Call a pro if:
- You see bats leaving your roof or walls at dusk
- You find droppings piling up in the attic or under eaves
- A bat got into your living space
- You hear squeaking in the walls at night
Why it's worth getting help
- Bats can carry rabies. If a bat is found in a room where someone was sleeping, contact your doctor or local health department.
- Bat droppings can grow a fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection, when the dust is disturbed.
- Many bat species are protected, and exclusion is usually not allowed while young bats can't fly yet.
What a local provider does
- Locate the roost and all the gaps bats use
- Install one-way exclusion devices so bats can leave but not return
- Time the work around the summer pup season as rules require
- Seal gaps once the bats are out and advise on guano cleanup
Dealing with bats? Talk to a local provider.Availability depends on providers in your area.
Call (XXX) XXX-XXXXWhat you can do right now
- Never touch a bat with bare hands.
- If a bat is in a room, close interior doors, open a window and leave it alone.
- Don't seal gaps in summer when young bats may be inside.
- Don't sweep or vacuum dry guano.
Questions people ask
Can I get rid of bats any time of year?
Not always. Many areas restrict exclusion during summer, when young bats can't fly yet. A local provider will know the timing rules.
Do bats chew holes like rodents?
No. Bats use existing gaps, often as small as half an inch, which is why sealing every gap matters.
Who do I call for bats in the attic?
A wildlife removal company that does bat exclusion. Call the number on this page to be connected with an independent provider near you.
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How it works
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Tell us what you're seeing or hearing and where you live.
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