Rome Bat Removal & Humane Bat Exclusion
Rome bat removal requires more than removing the bats that can be seen. When bats establish a roost in a home, commercial building, school, healthcare facility or other structure, the building should be inspected to determine where bats are entering, the colony should be excluded at the appropriate time, and structural openings should be secured 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 Rome, Floyd County 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 Rome building, hearing activity in an attic or wall, finding guano or repeatedly discovering bats indoors, call 866-747-2287.
Watch Rome Bat Removal & Exclusion
See how United Bat Control approaches professional bat exclusion and structural bat-proofing.
Why Bats Get Into Rome Homes and Buildings
Bats naturally seek protected locations for daytime roosting, raising young and seasonal shelter. Buildings can provide many of the same conditions bats otherwise find in trees, caves, rock crevices and other natural roosts.
Potential entry points include gaps around roof edges, soffits, fascia, flashing, vents, chimneys, siding and construction joints. Older homes and larger commercial or institutional buildings may contain numerous small openings that are difficult to identify from ground level.
This is why professional bat exclusion and structural bat-proofing focuses on the entire building rather than simply closing the first visible opening.
Bats in Georgia
Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that the state is home to 16 species of bats. Georgia’s bats are insect-eaters and play an important ecological role, but conflicts arise when colonies use attics, walls, roofs or other parts of occupied buildings.
Bats may roost in houses, barns, other buildings, bridges, mines, trees and caves. When they establish a colony inside a structure, the long-term solution is usually humane exclusion combined with structural repairs that prevent re-entry.
Signs Bats May Be Living in Your Rome Property
A colony can remain hidden inside 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 building around dusk.
- Bat droppings beneath an exterior opening, along a wall or inside an attic.
- Dark staining or rub marks around structural openings.
- 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 of an established roost.
Professional Rome Bat Removal Is a Structural Exclusion Project
A lasting solution involves more than capturing individual bats. Georgia DNR describes humane eviction using one-way venting at active openings together with a complete exclusion that seals secondary holes, cracks and crevices.
A United Bat Control exclusion project may include inspection of the structure, identification of active and secondary openings, sealing inactive gaps, installation of appropriate one-way exclusion devices, allowing the colony to exit, final bat-proofing after the bats have departed, evaluation of guano conditions and follow-up appropriate to the property.
Why the Bat Entrance Should Not Simply Be Sealed
If bats remain inside, immediately sealing an active entrance can trap them in an attic, roof system or wall cavity. Trapped bats may move farther into the structure and sometimes enter occupied rooms while searching for another exit.
Georgia DNR recommends one-way exclusion methods that allow bats to leave while preventing them from returning. Secondary openings are secured first, and the active openings are permanently sealed only after the bats have departed.
Bat Exclusion Timing in Georgia
Timing is especially important when a maternity colony is using a building. Georgia Department of Natural Resources says bat exclusions should generally be avoided from April 1 through July 31 because pups may be too young to fly and can become trapped inside the structure.
If exclusion must be performed during this maternity period, Georgia DNR says the work should be completed by a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator. A property can still be inspected while exclusion is temporarily inappropriate so entry points and the scope of activity can be evaluated.
One-Way Bat Exclusion in Georgia
Georgia DNR guidance recommends humane one-way devices that permit bats to leave a building without allowing them to return through the same opening.
DNR’s exclusion guidance says one-way exits should remain in place for at least five nights, including at least three consecutive nights with weather suitable for bat flight, before the entrances are permanently sealed. The devices should also be monitored to make sure bats do not become trapped or entangled.
Residential Bat Removal in Rome
Residential bat problems frequently involve attics, roof intersections, chimneys, vents, soffits, fascia, siding and wall cavities. A home may contain numerous 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.
Commercial Bat Removal in Rome
Commercial bat exclusion can be substantially more complicated than work on a typical home. Warehouses, apartment and multi-unit properties, manufacturing facilities, offices, 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 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 in environmental material enriched by bird or bat droppings when conditions support fungal growth.
The presence of bat droppings does not automatically establish that Histoplasma is present. Large accumulations should nevertheless 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 Rome Home or Occupied Room
Do not handle a bat with bare hands. Georgia DNR advises that anyone who has had contact with a bat should follow public-health guidance concerning possible rabies exposure.
If a bite, scratch or other possible exposure may have occurred, do not release the bat until you have contacted a healthcare professional or local public-health authority and determined whether testing is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rome Bat Removal
What is the fastest way to get bats out of a Rome house?
When bats are living inside a structure, the appropriate solution is usually professional exclusion. Active entry points are identified, secondary openings are secured and one-way devices allow bats to leave without getting back inside.
How much does bat removal cost in Rome?
The cost depends on the building and 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.
When can bats be excluded from a Georgia building?
Georgia DNR advises avoiding bat exclusion from April 1 through July 31 because flightless young may be present. If exclusion must take place during that period, DNR says it should be performed by a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator.
Why can’t I just seal the hole the bats are using?
Sealing an active opening while bats remain inside can trap them within the building. Active entrances are normally addressed with one-way exclusion before final sealing.
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.
Can United Bat Control handle large commercial bat problems in Rome?
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.
Rome and Floyd County Service Area
United Bat Control provides professional bat removal and exclusion throughout Rome and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities, including Cave Spring, Shannon, Lindale, Armuchee, Silver Creek and other parts of Floyd County.
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 Rome Bat Removal
If bats are living in your Rome 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 Rome bat removal and exclusion.
You can also contact United Bat Control online.