Montgomery Bat Removal & Humane Bat Exclusion
Montgomery bat removal requires more than removing the bats that can be seen. When bats establish a roost in a home, commercial building, school or other structure, the building must be inspected to determine where the bats are entering, active roosts must be excluded at the proper time, and structural openings must be sealed to reduce the chance of re-entry.
United Bat Control has specialized in professional bat removal and exclusion since 1998. We provide humane bat-control services for residential, commercial and institutional properties in Montgomery and throughout the United States. Our work focuses on exclusion and structural bat-proofing rather than harming bats.
If you are seeing bats emerge from a Montgomery building, hearing activity in an attic or wall, finding guano or repeatedly discovering bats indoors, call 866-747-2287.
Why Bats Get Into Montgomery Homes and Buildings
Bats naturally seek protected places for daytime roosting, raising young and seasonal shelter. Buildings can provide many of the same conditions bats would otherwise find in caves, trees and other natural roosts.
Potential access points include exposed chimneys, loose roofing or shingles, damaged screens, siding gaps, soffits, fascia, vents, flashing and other junctions around a structure. Alabama Extension notes that bats can use openings as small as approximately one-half inch.
The opening being used by a colony can be difficult to identify from ground level. This is why professional bat exclusion and structural bat-proofing focuses on the entire building rather than simply sealing the first visible hole.
Bats Found in Alabama Buildings
Alabama is home to 16 species of bats. Not all of them commonly use buildings, and different species have different roosting habits.
Alabama Extension identifies the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) and the Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) as species more likely to use caves, buildings or human-made bat houses.
Other Alabama bats, including the eastern red bat, are more often associated with trees and forested settings rather than building interiors. Species identification can matter when evaluating roosting behavior, seasonal activity and the appropriate timing of an exclusion.
Signs Bats May Be Living in Your Montgomery Property
A bat colony can remain hidden in an attic, wall cavity or roof system before anyone actually sees a bat inside an occupied room. Signs that warrant closer inspection include:
- Bats repeatedly emerging from the same portion of the roofline around dusk.
- Bat droppings beneath an exterior opening, along a wall, on a roof or inside an attic.
- Dark staining or rub marks around openings being used by bats.
- Chirping, scratching or movement inside walls, ceilings or attic spaces.
- Persistent odors associated with accumulated guano and urine.
- Bats repeatedly appearing inside occupied portions of the building.
One bat inside a building does not automatically mean a colony is present. Repeated activity, accumulated droppings or bats consistently emerging from the same exterior opening are stronger indications that bats are roosting in the structure.
Professional Montgomery Bat Removal Is a Structural Exclusion Project
A lasting solution involves more than capturing individual bats. When a colony is using a building, professional exclusion is designed to allow the bats to leave while preventing them from getting back inside.
A United Bat Control exclusion project may include:
- Inspection and Assessment: Examine the roofline, exterior surfaces, attic and other accessible areas for bat activity and potential entry points.
- Locate Active Openings: Determine which gaps the bats are currently using to enter and exit.
- Identify Secondary Openings: Find other gaps that could become alternate entrances.
- Seal Inactive Openings: Close secondary gaps using materials appropriate for the building.
- Install One-Way Exclusion Devices: Allow bats to leave active roost openings without allowing them to return.
- Allow the Colony to Exit: Leave exclusion devices in place for an appropriate period under suitable weather conditions.
- Complete Final Bat-Proofing: Permanently close active entry points after the bats have departed.
- Evaluate Guano and Contamination: Determine whether accumulated droppings or affected materials require additional cleanup.
- Follow Up: Confirm that the exclusion is working and address project-specific conditions.
Why the Bat Entrance Should Not Simply Be Sealed
If bats remain inside, immediately sealing the active entrance can trap them in an attic, roof system or wall cavity. Trapped bats may move farther into the building and sometimes enter occupied rooms while looking for another exit.
The better approach is normally to secure secondary openings while maintaining a controlled one-way exit at the active roost opening. After the bats have left, the remaining opening can be permanently sealed.
Bat Exclusion Timing in Alabama
Timing is important because female bats may establish maternity colonies inside buildings and give birth to young that initially cannot fly.
Alabama Extension identifies April through August as the bat pupping season and recommends that structural bat exclusion occur outside that period. Excluding adult bats while flightless young remain inside can trap the pups in the structure.
An inspection can still be performed while young bats are present. Entry points can be identified, the extent of the problem can be evaluated and an exclusion plan can be prepared for the appropriate time.
One-Way Bat Exclusion in Alabama
Outside the pupping season, Alabama Extension recommends exclusion methods such as one-way doors, funnels or properly installed netting that allow bats to leave while preventing them from returning.
Inactive cracks and openings should be sealed so bats cannot simply move from the active entrance to another gap. Weather conditions also matter because exclusion devices may need to remain in place longer when rain or other conditions reduce normal bat activity.
Residential Bat Removal in Montgomery
Residential bat problems frequently involve attics, roof intersections, chimneys, vents, soffits, fascia, siding and wall cavities. A home can contain many potential entry points, so correcting only the most obvious opening may not resolve the problem.
United Bat Control provides residential bat removal and exclusion for homeowners dealing with bats in attics, walls, chimneys and occupied rooms.
The objective is to correct the structural conditions that allow bats to use the building rather than simply remove the bats that happen to be visible today.
Commercial Bat Removal in Montgomery
Commercial bat exclusion can be substantially more complicated than work on a typical residence. Warehouses, office buildings, apartment and multi-unit properties, manufacturing facilities, retail properties and other large structures may contain extensive rooflines and numerous possible entry points.
Large projects may also require exclusion work to be coordinated around employees, customers, tenants, equipment and normal facility operations.
United Bat Control provides commercial and industrial bat removal for properties requiring a building-wide approach to inspection, exclusion and prevention.
Bat Removal for Montgomery Schools and Universities
A bat appearing in a classroom, auditorium, gymnasium, office or other occupied educational space presents concerns beyond the individual animal. Large school and campus buildings may contain interconnected attics, roof spaces, mechanical areas and wall cavities that make it difficult to determine where the bat originated.
United Bat Control provides specialized bat removal and exclusion for schools and universities, including large and complex facilities where work may need to be coordinated with administrators and facility management.
Bat Removal for Montgomery Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, medical offices, assisted-living facilities and other healthcare properties may require additional planning because patient and treatment areas must remain protected while the source of bat entry is investigated.
United Bat Control provides bat removal and exclusion for healthcare facilities, including complex structures where exclusion work may require coordination with facility management.
Bat Guano and Histoplasmosis
A long-established bat colony can leave accumulations of guano beneath a roost. The amount of material, its location and the conditions in the space determine whether specialized cleanup is appropriate.
Histoplasmosis is caused by breathing in spores from the fungus Histoplasma. The fungus can grow especially well in soil and other environmental material containing large amounts of bird or bat droppings. Disturbing contaminated material can release fungal spores into the air.
The presence of bat droppings does not automatically establish that Histoplasma is present, but large accumulations should be approached carefully rather than swept or vacuumed without evaluating the conditions.
For additional information, visit our bat health hazards page.
What to Do If a Bat Is Inside a Montgomery Home or Occupied Room
Do not handle a bat with bare hands. A single bat that accidentally enters an occupied room is different from a colony established in an attic or wall.
If a person may have been bitten, scratched or had direct physical contact with a bat, contact a healthcare professional or public-health authority promptly. Bat bites can be very small and may not always be obvious.
If possible rabies exposure has occurred, obtain public-health guidance before releasing or disposing of the bat because testing may be recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Bat Removal
What is the fastest way to get bats out of a Montgomery house?
When bats are living inside a structure, the appropriate solution is usually professional exclusion. Active entry points are identified, secondary openings are sealed and one-way devices allow bats to leave without getting back inside. Capturing individual bats does not correct the structural openings being used by the colony.
How much does bat removal cost in Montgomery?
The cost depends on the building and the scope of work. Important factors include the size and height of the structure, roof design, number of entry points, accessibility, amount of sealing required, location of the roost and whether guano cleanup or repairs are necessary. An inspection is the best way to determine the actual scope.
When should bats be excluded from a building in Alabama?
Alabama Extension identifies April through August as the bat pupping season and recommends conducting exclusion outside that period so flightless young are not trapped inside the structure.
Why can’t I just seal the hole the bats are using?
Sealing an active entrance while bats remain inside can trap them within the building. They may then move through walls, ceilings or other spaces while searching for another exit. Active openings are normally addressed with one-way exclusion before final sealing.
How do bats get into an attic?
Bats use openings that already exist around a building. Common access points include roof edges, soffits, fascia, vents, flashing, chimneys, siding and construction joints. Alabama Extension notes that bats can use openings approximately one-half inch wide.
Do bats chew holes into houses?
No. Bats do not chew through wood, siding or roofing to create entry holes. They use existing structural openings. Effective prevention therefore depends on finding and sealing those openings after the bats have been properly excluded.
Will ultrasonic devices remove bats from an attic?
Ultrasonic devices are not a substitute for structural exclusion. A lasting solution requires identifying the openings bats are using, allowing them to leave and then sealing the building against re-entry.
Does one bat inside mean there is a colony in the attic?
Not necessarily. A single bat can accidentally enter an occupied room. Repeated indoor appearances, accumulated guano, sounds in walls or ceilings, or bats consistently emerging from the same portion of the building are stronger indications of an established roost.
Why can professional bat removal become expensive?
Bat exclusion is often a building-envelope project rather than a simple animal-removal job. A complex structure may have extensive rooflines, multiple entry points, difficult access and substantial sealing requirements. Cleanup, specialized access equipment and repairs can also affect the scope of work.
Can United Bat Control handle large commercial bat problems in Montgomery?
Yes. United Bat Control works with residential properties as well as commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Larger projects may require extensive inspection, multiple exclusion areas and coordination with building management or normal facility operations.
Montgomery and Central Alabama Service Area
United Bat Control provides professional bat removal and exclusion throughout Montgomery and surrounding communities, including properties in and around:
- Downtown Montgomery
- Cloverdale
- Old Cloverdale
- East Montgomery
- South Montgomery
- Pike Road
- Prattville
- Millbrook
- Wetumpka
- Montgomery County communities
Why Property Owners Choose United Bat Control
- Specializing in professional bat control since 1998.
- Humane exclusion and structural bat-proofing.
- Residential, commercial and institutional capabilities.
- Experience with large and complex buildings.
- Nationwide service capability.
- Inspection-based solutions developed for the individual property.
- Warranty coverage is available on qualifying bat-exclusion projects. Specific warranty terms are provided with each proposal based on the property, building conditions and scope of work.
Contact United Bat Control for Montgomery Bat Removal
If bats are living in your Montgomery home, commercial property, school, healthcare facility or other building, United Bat Control can evaluate the structure and develop an appropriate exclusion plan.
Call 866-747-2287 for professional Montgomery bat removal and exclusion.
You can also contact United Bat Control online.