Bat Removal in Northern Michigan
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Bats are protected in Michigan, and several species are threatened or endangered, so bat work has to follow state and federal rules. If bats have moved into your attic, walls or cottage, we find how they're getting in and get them out while taking care not to trap any inside.
Why bats in the house are a problem. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says bats are the animal most often found with rabies in Michigan. Large buildups of bat droppings can harbor the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection. Over time, droppings and urine stain ceilings, soak insulation and leave odors.
How we handle bats. We start with an inspection to find entry points, droppings and staining. We install one-way bat valves on the openings bats are using, so they can leave but can't get back in, and we seal the other entry points we find. Once no bats remain inside, we close up the last openings.
Timing matters. Michigan DNR advises against exclusion during the maternity season, typically May to mid-August, when mother bats are raising young that can't fly yet. We don't do exclusion then, and we don't seal over bats that are hibernating. If you call during those months, we'll inspect and book the next right window.
Rabies. If a bat bit or scratched someone, or was found in a room with someone sleeping or with a young child, don't let it go. Call your doctor and your county health department first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are bats in my house a health risk?
They can be. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says bats are the animal most often found with rabies in Michigan, and bat bites can be small enough to miss. Large buildups of bat droppings can harbor the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection. If a bat may have touched someone, call your county health department.
Can bats damage my home?
Yes. Bats roost in attics and wall spaces, and over time their droppings and urine stain ceilings and walls, soak insulation and cause strong odors. The longer a colony stays, the more cleanup it needs, so it's worth getting an inspection as soon as you notice signs.
How does Inner Banks remove bats?
We start with an inspection to find the entry points bats are using. Then we install one-way bat valves on the openings bats use, so they can leave but can't return, and seal the other entry points we find. Once no bats remain inside, we close the last openings. We don't do exclusion during the maternity season.
When can bats be excluded in Michigan?
Michigan DNR advises against exclusion during the maternity season, typically May to mid-August, when young bats can't fly yet and would be trapped inside. Bats hibernating in winter shouldn't be sealed in either. We inspect first, then plan exclusion for spring before the maternity season or for late summer and fall.