How can I keep bats out of my house?

• <div>If you’ve had a prior bat infestation or simply want to avoid having bats invade your home in the first place, there are a few steps you can take without the need for a pro. <ul><li>Seal entry points, such as where your chimney meets your house, or other gaps or holes exist.</li><li>Use bat deterrents like bright lights or ultrasonic devices to force them away from your home. </li><li>Reduce bat attractions like standing water and bird nectar feeders inviting bats into your yard. </li></ul></div>

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Last update on January 05, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
I could not be more satisfied with my experience using Goodbye Trees. They removed five large trees from my property, several of which posed significant risks due to their proximity to structures. From start to finish, the operation was handled with an exceptional level of professionalism....
Goodbye Trees Incorporated
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Reviewed in March 2024
Mark was so easy to work with and his crew was fantastic! They removed a lot of dead and down trees, cleaned up the brush, removed stumps & wood & added dirt where stumps were ground. Pines that were planted too close together and had many dead and dying areas were thinned and/or...
Stockyard Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very patient and efficent. Hoping to never need them again but if I do I will definitely call Scenic Bluff Pest Control! Thank you!!
Scenic Bluff Pest Control, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Kyle and Zach came out and inspected the entire home looking for entry points, took pictures of everything they found that needed sealing. They placed traps for rodents and for raccoons up in the attic and even placed a camera to assure the problem in the attic was cleared. They worked with my...
Good Riddance Rodents, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great work done relining a small pond. Efficient and well organized. Much rock carefully removed and artfully reset. Very careful working around permenent planting in the rocks. Pond pump installed. I highly recomend.
RJS Wiring and Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2015
I was recently exposed to a bat in the guest bedroom of my father's house while sleeping. Unfortunately, I was required to undergo post-exposure rabies vaccinations after returning home to Los Angeles, where they are not very familiar with the guidelines regarding bat exposure and treatment....
PROMPT ACTION PEST CONTROL LLC
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Reviewed in September 2012
They have been our pest control company for years and do a great job. Same person, schedules around our availability, always prompt, professional and takes care of any issues we have. Highly recommend them to anyone in SE MN or Western WI. 
HIAWATHA VALLEY PEST CONTROL
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Terminix® Pest Control

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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Presto-X (St. Louis)

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Since 1932, Presto-X (formerly Anderson Pest Solutions) has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

If you’ve had a prior bat infestation or simply want to avoid having bats invade your home in the first place, there are a few steps you can take without the need for a pro.

Seal entry points, such as where your chimney meets your house, or other gaps or holes exist.
Use bat deterrents like bright lights or ultrasonic devices to force them away from your home.
Reduce bat attractions like standing water and bird nectar feeders inviting bats into your yard.

Identifying the specific animal running on your roof at night can be challenging without direct observation. Common nocturnal roof visitors include raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and rats. Raccoons are bigger and can create heavy thumping sounds. Squirrels are agile and may produce rapid scurrying noises. Opossums tend to move stealthily with less noise. Rats can make scratching or gnawing sounds. To determine the culprit, look for signs like footprints, droppings, or damaged areas near the roof. For accurate identification, consult a pest control professional or set up wildlife cameras near potential entry points.

Most treatments take 1-3 hours, but severe infestations may require multiple visits.

The best time of year to remove bats is autumn until spring. In fact, many states have restrictions on bat removal, mandating it to start sometime in August and go up until May. For some states, the removal period stops in March. Your pest control pro should know of any restrictions and can help you pick an optimal time for removal.

Woodpeckers peck at the break of dawn and take a break whenever the sun is not shining. On sunny days, expect pecking from dawn to dusk. On cloudy days, expect sporadic pecking when the sun peeks through. These birds are most active in the spring; you’ll hear them drumming as soon as the weather turns warm.

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