Bat Removal and Exclusion Services
in Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan

Our team will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify bat entry points, typically small gaps around vents, chimneys, or roofing.

In order to make sure that bats to not re-enter the house (especially after removal), we seal the entire house.

We install special one-way devices that allow bats to leave your home but block re-entry.

Our experts will clean up guano and sanitize affected areas, reducing health risks and removing odors.

Regularly check for gaps, cracks, or holes in your roof, walls, and windows, and ensure they are sealed.

Prevent bats from entering through open chimneys or unprotected vents.

Bat exclusion is a humane process that allows bats to leave your home while preventing them from re-entering. This method ensures that bats are removed safely and effectively without harming them, which is important because bats are often protected by wildlife conservation laws.

Signs of a bat infestation include squeaking or scratching sounds at night, bat droppings (guano) near entry points like chimneys or vents, and sightings of bats near your home at dusk. You might also notice strong, musty odors caused by guano buildup.

While bats are generally not aggressive, they can carry diseases such as rabies. Additionally, their droppings (guano) can lead to respiratory infections like histoplasmosis. It’s important to avoid direct contact with bats and their droppings and call a professional for removal.

DIY bat removal can be risky and is often ineffective. Bats are protected by law, so mishandling them could result in legal issues. Additionally, improper exclusion can leave bats trapped in your home, or allow them to re-enter. Professional pest control services ensure safe and effective bat removal and exclusion.

The bat exclusion process typically takes a few days to complete. This includes the installation of one-way exit devices, allowing bats to leave over a period of nights. Once the bats have exited, our team seals the entry points to prevent them from returning.

Yes, bat exclusion is completely humane. We use one-way devices that allow bats to leave without the risk of re-entry. No bats are harmed during the process, and it complies with all wildlife protection regulations.

Preventing bats from returning involves sealing all potential entry points, such as cracks, gaps, and holes in your home’s exterior. You should also install vent screens and chimney caps, and keep tree branches trimmed back from your roofline to limit access.

Bat guano can pose health risks due to the pathogens it can carry. It’s important to have any guano professionally cleaned and sanitized. Our team offers thorough guano cleanup and disinfecting services as part of the bat exclusion process.

The best time for bat exclusion is typically in the late summer or early fall, after the bats’ maternity season, when young bats are able to fly. This ensures that no baby bats are left behind when exclusion devices are installed. However, bat exclusion can be performed year-round depending on the situation.

The cost of bat exclusion depends on the size of the infestation, the extent of the exclusion work needed, and the condition of your home. For an accurate estimate, we recommend scheduling an inspection with Drake’s Wildlife Services.