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In Michigan, we come encounter many types of bat removal jobs. Bat control, bat extermination, and bat pest control are our specialties in Michigan. We service many types of residential and commercial buildings. Residential homes range from ranches, colonial, bungalows, gable style, log cabins, and many more. Some commercial properties we have gotten rid of bats in are churches and commercial buildings with office spaces.

Bat Exclusion Experience Is Knowledge

When we first entered the wildlife control industry, the only service we provided was the bat extraction service. We have over 20 years of in-the-field bat removal experience. We have completed over 10,000 bat exclusions. Our bat removal experience is like nonother. We are so confident in our expertise, we back our bat control jobs with a five-year warranty. Unsure who to hire for bat removal services, Michigan Wildlife Solutions can help eliminate bats in your home and prevent them from re-entry. Call Our local office today at (248) 636-4160 for effective bat removal services. You can also check out our How to hire a wildlife removal professional to find a local bat expert.

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How to Get Rid of Bats From the Attic?

Step 1: Schedule a free Home inspection of the roof, perimeter of the home, chimney, and attic to determine where the colony of bats is roosting or entering the home or attic. During your bat inspection, we can determine if you need any additional work other than getting rid of bats. Mice, birds, bat guano clean up, etc.

Step 2: Live bat removal through a "Live Bat Exclusion". For bats, we use a one-way door system. Bats can get out, but not back in. There are many ways for a one-way door system but they must be installed precisely or they won't work. You can either use a bat tube or netting to evict the bats from the attic.  We recommend using an open-airway system versus using a flapper or a hinge door device. Once these animals are out, we want to make sure they can't get back in. We seal all areas with a galvanized hardware cloth, ridge guard, solar seal, etc.  We give a full five-year warranty on all repairs, NO BATS!

Step 3: In approximately 15-30 days after the installation of the bat doors and sealing of the home, we come back to your home to make sure all of your bats are gone and the repairs are in good condition. At this time we remove all one-way door devices from your home. Generally bats will leave your home within less than a week, but it is important to make sure all of the bats are gone. For this reason, we leave your one-way doors up for an exaggerated period of time to make sure there aren't any bats left behind.

Step 4: Bat guano removal and attic restoration. This is a step that doesn't always need to be done, but to ensure there aren't any airborne bacteria or fungi left behind,f sometimes we need to clean up the bat droppings. This can be as simple as a spot cleaning, because the roosting piles may be very minimal. In order to make sure all of the droppings throughout the insulation are removed you may require a full-service attic restoration and insulation removal.

Common Questions People Ask About Bats

Bats will most likely land somewhere on a Flat 90-degree service where they can han. This is usually behind curtains, furniture, hanging clothes, or in-house plants. We have even found them in toilets before. When handling wildlife you should always wear thick gloves.  Place a coffee can, cardboard box, or plastic tub over the bat while they are gaining. Take a firm piece of paper or cardboard to capture the bat between the box and the surface they are on. Once the bat is captured it is important to have the bat tested for rabies. You should also contact a local wildlife removal company to inspect your home for more bats roosting in the home. We provide a free inspection to solve your bat problem. 

Spraying poisons in areas bats are roosting may kill bats instantly. With that said DO NOT POISON BATS. Not only is it illegal to kill bats, but they also provide a great benefit to our ecosystem. 

Years ago many homeowner's insurances would cover the damages caused by bats dwelling in your home. Homeowners insurance would cover any damages caused by any mammal living in your home. Now many insurance policies do not cover damages caused by bats. Many insurance companies have even worked it into their policy to specifically mention bats not to be covered.  

Bat urine can cause Leptospirosis when you come in contact with bat urine. However, this is very uncommon. Your most common disease is caused by the bat guano, causing Histoplasmosis. 

Typically bleach and water can clean any area the bat has come in contact with. Wash any clothes that may have come in contact with the bat. 

The absolute best time to remove a colony of bats from your home or attic is during late summer or early fall. you will want the temperature to be above 50 degrees at night. Avoid the months of June and July as you may have baby bats or pups in the attic. 

Bats can hibernate over the winter months in your attic. Some bats may migrate during the winter, but will surely come back during the late spring to roost. They tend to come back year after year. 

Bats are cavity dwellers. Meaning they love tight spaces. These tight spaces are usually in your wall or attic. 

The straightforward answer is mothballs do not work to get rid of bats. Once a bat establishes a colony in a structure they will not leave until they are excluded using a live bat exclusion method. This consists of installing one-way doors at entry points and sealing up the home. 

Bats will choose your home for no other reason than it provides a nice roosting spot for them to live. Bats are cavity dwellers and if there is a space like an attic to colonize in they will use it. If you have openings on your home bats and other critters will find it. 

Bats can enter your house through small openings, such as gaps in windows, vents, and roofs. They can also enter through cracks and holes in walls, chimneys, and even open doors and windows.

Bats are skilled flyers and can easily navigate through small spaces, so even a small opening can provide enough space for them to enter. Once inside, bats will typically roost in attics, basements, or other areas of your home where they can find shelter and warmth.

To prevent bats from entering your house, it's important to seal all potential entry points, such as gaps around windows and doors, and to repair any cracks or holes in walls and roofs. You can also install mesh screens over vents and chimney openings to prevent bats from entering. If you already have bats in your house, it's important to contact a professional wildlife removal service to safely and humanely remove them.

Not all species of bats migrate, but some do. Bats that live in regions with harsh winters and limited food availability may migrate to warmer climates in search of food and suitable roosting sites. Some species of bats, such as the hoary bat and the silver-haired bat, are known to migrate long distances, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach their wintering grounds.

Other species of bats, such as the little brown bat and the big brown bat, are known to hibernate instead of migrating. These bats will find a sheltered location, such as a cave or mine, and enter a state of torpor, reducing their metabolism and conserving energy until spring when insects become available again.

Overall, whether bats fly south for the winter or hibernate depends on the species of bat and the availability of food and suitable roosting sites in their natural habitat.

Bats can be beneficial for controlling insect populations, but if they are roosting on your front porch and causing a nuisance, there are several things you can do to deter them:

  1. Install bat houses: Bats are natural roosters and they need somewhere to roost. You can provide them with an alternative by installing bat houses nearby. This can encourage them to move away from your porch and into a more suitable location.

  2. Seal entry points: Bats can enter your porch through small openings, such as gaps in windows, doors, and vents. Sealing these entry points can prevent them from accessing your porch.

  3. Use deterrents: You can use visual and auditory deterrents to discourage bats from roosting on your porch. Bright lights, loud music, or wind chimes can make your porch less attractive to bats.

  4. Clean up: Bats are attracted to areas with abundant food sources, so keeping your porch clean and free of insects can discourage them from roosting there. Remove any food or water sources, and clean up any debris or clutter on your porch.

  5. Consult a professional: If you have a large colony of bats roosting on your porch, it's important to seek professional help. A wildlife removal specialist can safely and humanely remove the bats and provide advice on how to prevent them from returning.

Remember that bats are important for controlling insect populations, so it's important to take steps to discourage them from roosting on your porch without harming them.

Bats are skilled fliers and can enter your home through small openings, such as gaps in windows, vents, and roofs. They can also enter through cracks and holes in walls, chimneys, and even open doors and windows. Bats are attracted to areas where they can find shelter, warmth, and food, and they may accidentally find their way into your bedroom if it's located in an area where bats are roosting.

It's also possible that the bat entered your bedroom through another part of your house, such as an attic or crawl space, and then found its way into your bedroom through an open door or window.

To prevent bats from entering your home in the future, it's important to seal all potential entry points, such as gaps around windows and doors, and to repair any cracks or holes in walls and roofs. You can also install mesh screens over vents and chimney openings to prevent bats from entering.

If you find a bat in your bedroom, it's important to remember that bats can carry rabies and other diseases, so it's best to avoid contact with the bat and seek professional help. Contact a wildlife removal service or local animal control agency for assistance in safely and humanely removing the bat from your bedroom.

Bats do not typically chase people. Bats are generally shy and will avoid humans if possible. However, if a bat does come close to a person, it's likely because it is trying to catch insects that are attracted to the person's movement or body heat.

Bats are natural insectivores, and they rely on their echolocation abilities to find and catch flying insects. If a bat perceives a person as a potential source of food, it may fly close to them in an attempt to catch insects that are flying around them.

It's important to remember that bats are not aggressive animals, and they do not typically attack humans. However, bats can carry rabies and other diseases, so it's important to avoid handling them and to seek professional help if you encounter a bat that appears sick or injured.

If you are concerned about bats in your area, it's best to contact a local wildlife management agency or bat conservation organization for advice on how to safely coexist with these important and beneficial animals.

Bats have small, sharp teeth, and their bites are usually not painful. In fact, you may not even feel a bat bite if it occurs while you are sleeping or if the bat is able to bite through clothing.

However, if a bat bites you, it's important to seek medical attention right away, even if you don't feel any pain. This is because bats can carry rabies and other diseases, and a bite from an infected bat can be very dangerous.

Symptoms of rabies may not appear immediately after a bat bite and can take several weeks or months to develop. Symptoms of rabies can include fever, headache, muscle weakness, and tingling or numbness around the site of the bite. If left untreated, rabies can be fatal.

If you have been bitten by a bat or come into contact with a bat, it's important to seek medical attention right away. Your healthcare provider may recommend a series of shots to prevent rabies and other diseases.

Bats may be in your basement for several reasons, including:

  1. Access: Bats can enter your home through small openings, such as gaps around windows and doors, cracks in walls and foundations, and through open vents or chimneys. If your basement has any of these entry points, it can allow bats to enter.

  2. Shelter: Bats are nocturnal animals and they need a safe, dark place to rest during the day. Your basement may provide an ideal shelter for bats, especially if it's cool and dark.

  3. Food: Bats feed on insects, and if your basement has an infestation of insects, it can attract bats looking for a source of food.

  4. Colony: Bats are social animals and they often roost in colonies. If you have a large colony of bats in your area, they may be attracted to your basement as a suitable place to roost.

To prevent bats from entering your basement, it's important to seal all potential entry points, such as gaps around windows and doors, and to repair any cracks or holes in walls and foundations. You can also install mesh screens over vents and chimney openings to prevent bats from entering.

If you already have bats in your basement, it's important to seek professional help to safely and humanely remove them. Contact a wildlife removal service or local animal control agency for assistance in removing the bats from your basement. Remember that bats are important for controlling insect populations, so it's important to take steps to remove them without harming them.

How Much Does it Cost to Get Rid of Bats?

This work has the most variance in pricing. Every home we get rid of bats will require different types of work. There is no one price fits all type of job when it comes to bat exclusions. Things to consider when getting a quote for bat removal; The size of the home, the steepness of the roof, the condition of the home, and how many openings there are on the house. Bat exclusion prices vary so much that it's hard to even really give a ballpark number without seeing the home. Smaller jobs without any clean-up may cost between $400-$800. An Average job usually costs between $800-$1,200. Larger jobs requiring lots of sealing, and installation of products such as ridge-guard, and attic clean-up can cost over $1,200. For more information on bat removal cost you want to consider reading the article on costhelper.com. Not sure who to hire or what to look for when hiring a professional bat removal company visit our how to hire page on the Michigan Bat Control website to help you. If you would like a more accurate price, please click the free price quote button.

Bat Removal Pricing Guide- How We Do It

Just Get Bats Out

$400-$800 /Exclusion

  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Roof-Vent Sealing
  • Clear Sealant/ Black Foam

Keep Bats Out

$800-$1,200 / Exclusion

  • 3 Year Warranty
  • Roof-Vent Screen
  • Color Match Caulk

Keep Bats Out For Good

$1,200+ / Exclusion

  • 5 Year Warranty
  • Premium Vent-Guard Covers
  • Full Home Exclusion
  • Clean-up of Bat Guano & Restoration

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We service over 14 counties in Michigan for bat removal projects. See our service area to see if we are in your area. Looking for a professional wildlife control expert specializing in the bat removal process, but not sure who to hire? Click here for information on hiring a wildlife control expert.

If you have bats in the attic and need bat removal or bat control and you live in Michigan we service you. Common areas we serve throughout our service area are: Bay City, Dewitt, Eagle, Elsie, Fowler, Maple Rapids, Ovid, St. Johns, Westphalia,Bellevue, Charlotte, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Mulliken, Olivet, Potterville, Sunfield, Vermontville, Waverly, Burton, Clio, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Linden, Montrose, Mount Morris, Otisville, Swartz Creek,Dansville, East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Webberville, Williamston, Jackson, Grass Lake, Almont, Attica, Clifford,Columbiaville, Dryden, Imlay City, Lapeer, Metamora, North Branch, Otter Lake, Argentine, Brighton, Fowlerville, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney, Whitmore Lake, Armada, Center Line, Chesterfield, Clinton, Eastpointe, Memphis, Mount Clemons, New Baltimore, New Haven, Romeo, Saint Claire Shores, Shelby, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Midland, Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Luna Pier, Maybee, Monroe, Petersburg, South Rockwood, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Holly, Lake Orion, Madison Heights, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Troy, Walled lake, Wixom, West Bloomfield, Wolverine Lake, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Merrill, Oakley, Saginaw, St. Charles, Zilwaukee, Bancroft, Byron, Corunna, Durand, Lainsburg, Lennon, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry, Vernon, Akron, Caro, Cass City, Fairgrove, Gagetown, Kingston, Millingston, Reese, Unionville, Vassar, Ann Arbor, Barton Hills, Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Ypsilanti, Canton, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Wayne, Westland. For more areas we service visit our locations page.

Other Nuisance Wildlife We Service

Bats

Bat Removal Service

Humane Bat Removal

Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera; with their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. Bats harbor more viruses than rodents and are capable of spreading disease over a wider geographic area owing to their ability to fly and their migration and roosting patterns. Bat-borne viruses are transmitted via bat bite and transfer via saliva, as well as aerosolization of saliva, feces, or urine. Bats invading human living and working spaces will normally offensively attack by biting and urinating on the victim to mark the victim's location.

Birds

Bird Control Service

Humane Bird Removal

Birds in Michigan can sometimes cause more damage than any nuisance wild animal. There nest are filled with bacteria and fungi. It has been suggested that there are over 60 other diseases that birds and their droppings can carry: Histoplasmosis, Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis, St. Louis Encephalitis, Salmonellosis and many more. The problem is especially worrisome in residential areas, as many of them are airborne and can be transferred to humans just by being around droppings. The birds we generally deal with that give problems to homeowners and industrial buildings are pigeons, chimney swifts, starlings, sparrows, and swallows and woodpeckers.

Mice

Mice Control Service

Poison Free Mice Removal

A mouse, plural mice, is a small rodent characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail and a high breeding rate. They give birth to a litter of 3โ€“14 young . One female can have 5 to 10 litters per year, so the mouse population can increase very quickly. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse. Mice can get inside homes to get warm and to build nests in hiding places that provides them with easy access to food. Living with mice can create several problems and make life much more uncomfortable in your home. Mice are known to carry a number of diseases that can spread to humans, such as: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus , Salmonella, Plague and many more.

Raccoons

Raccoon Removal Service

Humane Raccoon Trapping

The raccoon is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 16 to 28 inches and a body weight of 11 to 57 lb. Raccoon's are probably the most recognized animal in the Michigan wildlife. They are great climbers and are found in dumpsters, sheds, garages, factories, chimneys and house attics. Raccoon's are primarily nocturnal scavengers in the cities looking through dumpsters and garbage cans for food. They will also eat fish and other small wildlife. Raccoon's look for areas in your attic or chimney to build their dens, often times to have their young. Raccoon's are loud walking around in attics. They destroy insulation and defecate all over the attic. They carry many disease like rabies, distemper, and their feces carries eggs of roundworm which can hatch and become harmful to humans.

Squirrels

Squirrel Control Service

Humane Squirrel Removal

Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. There are different types of squirrels in Michigan. Red squirrel, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, black squirrel, chipmunk, and flying squirrel. Squirrels feast on pine cones, bird seed, egg corns, walnuts, and during Halloween pumpkins. Sometimes squirrels will live in soffits and attics. They bring hazardous material into your attic and can also damage the insulation with nesting, droppings and urine. Itโ€™s very important to know that 25-30 percent of all house fires are caused by rodents chewing on the wires inside your attic and walls. Besides, they can carry many diseases communicable to humans such as: plague, Colorado tick fever, encephalitis, tularemia, and louse-borne typhus.

Skunks

Skunk Removal Service

Humane Skunk Trapping

Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. Skunks are recognizable with their black and white stripes. Generally skunks live under deck and porches. They dig holes and create dens underground and feast on grubs and other insects below your soil. They also get into your garbage looking for food. Skunks are near sighted animals and use their sense of smell to maneuver around. Skunks will spray an unbearable odor out their anus up to 10 feet if they feel threatened. A warning sign skunks feel threatened is by stopping their feet and raise their tail. If this happens, back away slowly. Besides, skunks will spray your dog or cat if they feel threatened. The most harmful disease they can pass to humans and pets too is rabies.

Groundhogs

Groundhog Removal Service

Humane Groundhog Trapping

The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as a woodchuck, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae . You will find groundhogs in open plains or digging holes and living underground. Groundhogs are found living under decks, in rock walls, and in hills. They are vegetarians and eat plants, grass, flowers, and other vegetation. They dig holes under sidewalks and rock walls creating the cement and rocks to come tumbling down. Groundhogs live under decks close to homes so they are often found pestering pets. They can also carry groundhog ticks, which spread Lyme disease to humans.

Beavers

Beaver Removal Service

Humane Beaver Trapping

The beaver (genus Castor) , is a large, primarily nocturnal and semiaquatic rodent. In fact they are the second-largest rodent in the world , just after the capybara. Beavers maintain and defend territories, which are areas for feeding, nesting and mating. Beavers are major nuisance animals around crops, homes, and forest. They chew down hundreds of trees and cause home owners problems to their forestry. The major problem is the damns they build. Damns will cause flooding into yards around homes and sometimes create flooding in basements which can cause major damage to the home.

Coyotes

Coyote Removal Service

Humane Coyote Trapping

The coyote (Canis latrans) is a canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf. Coyotes are carnivorous and prey on rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, chickens and other small animals. Among large North American carnivores, the coyote probably carries the largest number of diseases and parasites such as: rabies, canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, four strains of equine encephalitis, and oral papillomatosis. Coyotes are known to live in woods and secluded areas, but in Michigan they are found in urban areas and cities preying on house pets like dogs and cats.

Fox

Fox Removal Service

Humane Fox Trapping

Foxes are small-to-medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. Foxes are generally smaller than other members of the family Canidae such as wolves and coyotes. Fox are predators and prey on chickens, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and other small animals. The most common disease they can transmit to humans is toxocariasis from the roundworm. Two types of fox in Michigan are usually spotted, the grey and red fox. Like coyotes fox have become urbanized and prey on home owners small dogs and cats. If dog food is left out they will even eat that.

Muskrats

Muskrat Removal Service

Humane Muskrat Trapping

The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America . They can grow up to two feet long .In Michigan muskrats live in rivers, streams, and ponds. Muskrats generally eat vegetation like weeds and cattails, but sometimes they will even eat small fish and frogs. Muskrats burrow into walls of ponds creating caving, sliding, and erosion. They also destroy vegetation in home owners ponds. We have found muskrats living in coy ponds eating fish and destroying pumps and heaters. Muskrats are known carriers of a number of diseases: Tularemia, leptospirosis, ringworm, pseudotuberculosis and many more.

Opossums

Opossum Removal Service

Humane Opossum Trapping

The opossum is a marsupial of the order Didelphimorphia , endemic to the Americas. Opossums are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available. In Michigan Opossums are the only marsupial, meaning they have a pouch that they carry their young in. They have long prehensive tails which gives them another limb to use for hanging. Opossums are usually found under decks and in sheds. Opossums give off a strong odor and often times find places like your garage or under your deck to die. No one likes the smell of a decaying animal. They also get into dog food and annoy home owners pets. Opossums carry diseases such as tuberculosis, relapsing fever, tularemia, spotted fever, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, trichomoniasis, and Chagas disease. Opossums are hosts for cat and dog fleas, especially in urban environments.

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