Bat Removal in Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona

Bat Removal Services

Need bat removal in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona? Call ecoPest Wildlife Management!

If you’ve heard flapping, scratching, or high-pitched chattering noises from your attic you might have a bat problem. Bats commonly roost in attics, which can cause significant damage to your insulation and put you at risk of disease. Bats are protected so you should take great care removing any bats from your home. If you have bats in your attic, it’s important to call a bat-certified professional. That’s where ecoPest Wildlife Management comes in!

Our team of trained wildlife professionals can remove bats safely and humanely while following all state and federal guidelines. We provide humane bat removal from residential and commercial structures, bat exclusion services, and bat guano clean-up in Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Call us (602) 536-9481 or contact us online today to schedule an appointment and learn more about bat removal in Phoenix and the surrounding area.

Signs you have a Bat Infestation

Bats are nocturnal animals, usually only leaving their colonies at night. They leave their homes at dusk to hunt for insects and come back at dawn to sleep. Because they’re active at night, you might not notice them right away. If you suspect you have a bat problem, keep an eye out for:

• Sunset Bat Activity – Step outside your home shortly after sunset and observe bats flying in the area. Bats simply gliding around are generally not a concern, but those emerging from a crevice around your roof or within your walls might indicate a nearby colony.
• Rustling and Fluttering sounds –  A sizable bat colony can produce a cacophony of wing flutters, sometimes loud enough to be heard in other areas of the house. This sound is most noticeable during the morning and evening when bats are most active.
• Guano Deposits – Bats often leave droppings as they enter or exit their nests. These droppings may accumulate on siding or window ledges below the bats’ entry point.
• Dark Stains – A bat’s body secretes an oil that transfers onto surfaces it touches. Over time, this oil can gather dust, causing it to appear grey. Black smudges around an opening could indicate bats squeezing through.

Damage Caused by Bats

It’s common to encounter a single male bat in a chimney or attic, but female bats don’t live alone. Maternal bat colonies have 25 to 35 bats roosting together. Unlike other pests like rodents, bats don’t chew on wood, wires, or gather things to build their nests. The main health concern with bats is their droppings, also known as guano. As the maternal colony grows, their droppings become more extensive soiling insulation. Bat guano has a strong smell and is very acidic. The acidity damages wooden structures and items stored inside the attic. If left untreated, guano damage can even cause ceilings to collapse. The smell of decomposing guano and bats is hard to deal with and can cause respiratory illness. Call our trained wildlife technicians for a comprehensive bat removal inspection in Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

How small of a gap can a bat squeeze through to get into my home?

Bats can compress their bodies and enter an opening or crack that is as small as 3/8 of an inch wide.

What are the most common entry points bats use to get into a house or attic?

Common entry points are small gaps in the roofline, unscreened or damaged ridge and gable vents, poorly capped chimneys, and cracks in exterior siding or masonry.

Why are bats attracted to my house specifically in the Phoenix area?

Bats are attracted to houses that offer high temperatures and protected spaces to roost, which is especially desirable for raising young in the Arizona heat.

What sound do bats make that indicates they are roosting in my attic?

Bats often emit high-pitched squeaking, scratching, or fluttering sounds that may be heard coming from the attic or walls, particularly just before dusk as they prepare to leave.