When summer hits, bats often go looking for cool, dark, and quiet spaces to roost—and your attic can be the perfect hiding spot. While bats are beneficial for the environment, helping control insect populations, they can cause serious issues when they settle into your home. Here’s how to prevent a bat infestation and why professional removal is essential if they’ve already moved in.
Why Bats Choose Your Attic
During the warmer months, bats seek shelter during the day, often selecting attics because they mimic natural cave-like environments. An attic offers warmth, darkness, and minimal disturbance—ideal conditions for a bat colony to grow.
Signs You May Have Bats
Not sure if bats have taken up residence? Common signs include:
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Scratching or fluttering sounds in the attic, especially around dusk or dawn
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Guano (bat droppings) found near vents, windowsills, or attic floors
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A strong ammonia-like odor from accumulated droppings
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Stains or dark smudges near entry points where bats squeeze in and out
How to Prevent Bats from Getting In
Prevention is the best strategy. Here are a few steps to protect your home:
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Inspect your attic and roofline for openings. Bats can squeeze through gaps as small as ½ inch.
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Seal cracks, gaps, and vents with exclusion materials like hardware cloth or caulking.
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Install chimney caps and attic vent covers to block easy entry points.
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Avoid using bright lights or loud noises in an attempt to scare them off—this can agitate the animals and make things worse.
Why Professional Removal Matters
If you suspect a bat infestation, do not attempt to handle it yourself. Bats are protected in many states, and humane removal is not only the ethical approach—it’s often the legal one. At Anderson Wildlife Control, our team uses safe, exclusion-based methods to remove bats without harming them. We’ll identify entry points, evict any unwanted guests, and help secure your home to keep them from coming back.
Don’t let bats turn your attic into their summer home—contact Anderson Wildlife Control today for expert help!
