Help With Bat Problems

Bats in the attic? Get them out safely, at the right time

Chirping at dusk, droppings under the eaves or a bat in the house? Tell us what you've noticed and ask about an inspection or a quote.

A few details help: where you see bats, when they appear, and how long it has been going on.

Bat resting on tree bark
Bat emerging at dusk from a residential gable vent

Why do bats keep coming back?

Bats are some of the best neighbors you can have outdoors. One bat can eat hundreds of insects a night. Inside the attic or walls, though, their droppings pile up, stains spread and the smell lingers.

Bats are protected, so the fix is careful, not quick: find where they get in, wait until any pups can fly, fit one-way devices so the bats leave on their own, then seal every gap. Never touch a bat with bare hands, and if one was in a bedroom, call your doctor before letting it go.

Below you'll find which bats live where you are, when they can be sealed out, how to handle droppings safely and what bat removal usually costs.

Bats roosting in attic rafters, viewed from below at a distance

What kind of bat problem are you seeing?

Chirping at dusk

Rustling or squeaking in a wall or attic around sunset is a classic sign of bats heading out to feed.

Droppings under the eaves

Small dark droppings on sills, decks or walls below a gap. They crumble into shiny bits, unlike mouse droppings.

Stains around gaps

Dark, greasy marks around a small gap at the roofline show where bats squeeze in and out.

What should you ask before booking?

Ask what the visit includes, how much it costs, and whether a follow-up is included. It’s also helpful to know what you’ll need to do before treatment and when you can use the area again.

Have children or pets at home? Mention them when discussing treatment. For a business, let the company know your opening hours so you can talk about a convenient time to visit.

How bat activity changes through the year

  • Spring: Bats return or wake up. Pups are born in late spring and early summer.
  • Summer: Pups can't fly yet. Don't seal anything until they can.
  • Fall: The best time to seal bats out, once pups are flying.
  • Winter: Some bats hibernate in walls. Don't seal them in; wait for warmer weather.

Keep exploring your options

  • Inspection & Activity Mapping — Document suspected openings, dusk activity, interior evidence, access limits, and timing questions before work is scoped.
  • One-Way Exclusion Planning — Compare proposals for seasonally appropriate one-way devices, repair materials, monitoring, final closure, and follow-up.
  • Droppings Cleanup Planning — Evaluate amount, access, disturbance, dust control, affected materials, disposal, and restoration as a separate written scope.
  • Ask About a Quote — Tell us what you’ve noticed and ask about an inspection or a quote.
  • Contact and quote request — ask a question or request a quote.

Common questions about bat control

A bat was in my bedroom. What should I do?

Don't let it go yet. Call your doctor or health department right away. Bat bites can be too small to notice.

When can bats be sealed out?

After pups can fly, usually from mid-August into fall. In Florida, exclusion isn't allowed from April 15 to August 14.

Is bat guano dangerous?

It can be. Dry droppings can carry histoplasmosis. Don't sweep or vacuum them dry.

Can I just seal the hole at night?

No. Some bats and pups stay inside. One-way devices let them all leave first.

Should I put up a bat house?

It's a nice idea. Mount it high in a sunny spot so evicted bats have somewhere to go.

What does bat removal cost?

Most jobs cost several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Sealing and attic cleanup are the big costs.

Ready to ask about your bat problem?

Tell us what you’ve noticed and ask about an inspection or a quote. You decide whether to book after speaking with a company.