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Does your business need bat removal?
While bats can provide environmental benefits, including helping to control insect populations and pollinating plants, they can also pose health risks when they enter a business. Bats can carry diseases that can affect humans, including rabies and histoplasmosis. Although rabies cases are rare, proper bat removal and exclusion are essential to protect your business, employees, and reputation.
- Rentokil provides commercial bat removal services performed by licensed professionals.
- Many states protect bat species by law, and removal may require special licensing or approval.
- Attempting to remove bats yourself can be dangerous, ineffective, and result in penalties.
Bat control services for your business
Our commercial bat removal services provide a long-term solution to infestations, helping to prevent property damage and reduce potential health risks. Before any service, a Rentokil professional will inspect your property and create a customized plan based on your building’s specific needs. Our Bat Exclusion Work is backed by a 1-year guarantee. If bats return to the same space, we will come back to remove them and repair the work.¹
Inspect and identify
Our experts perform a thorough inspection to locate existing and potential entry points where bats could access your property.
Eviction and exclusion
Eviction safely removes bats from your building, ensuring they exit naturally while keeping your property protected from future infestations. Exclusion uses professional tools and techniques, including one-way devices, to seal entry points and prevent bats from returning.
Clean-up (If required)
We remove bat guano and sanitize areas where bats were roosting to help eliminate odors and associated health risks.
Annual monitoring (Optional)
Our team can return each year to inspect for new entry points and ensure ongoing protection
Following federal, state, and local bat protections
In many areas, bats are legally protected, especially during maternity season when female bats gather to give birth and raise their young. This season typically runs from late spring through summer (around May through August, depending on location). During this time, removal or exclusion is usually restricted because young bats cannot fly and could become trapped inside if entry points are sealed too early.
Because of these protections, commercial bat removal must be carefully timed and performed using approved exclusion methods once it is legally permitted. Our experts are trained to follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding bat removal. They assess timing, confirm species considerations, and ensure all work is completed humanely and in full compliance with wildlife protection laws.
Does my business have bats?
Business owners may notice bats roosting on the exterior of a building, under eaves, or inside after gaining access through small gaps. Bats in or around a commercial property can create concerns for staff and customers. Some signs that bats are inside your property can include:
- Increased bat activity: Bats flying close to the building, particularly near eaves, vents, or rooflines during evening hours.
- Noises: Squeaking or chirping sounds at dusk and dawn when bats are most active. They “chatter” to communicate with one another.
- Grease marks or staining: Dark smudges around entry points where bats repeatedly enter and exit.
- Strong odors: A noticeable ammonia-like smell caused by guano and urine buildup.
- Droppings (guano): Dark, pebble-like droppings accumulating on the ground, along walls, or in attic and loft spaces.
- Live or dead bats: Sightings inside the building or around the exterior can indicate that bats are roosting indoors.
While any business can experience bat activity, older commercial buildings in need of repair can be at higher risk. Properties located near wooded areas or bodies of water may also attract more insects, creating an appealing food source that draws bats closer to the structure.
Areas bats commonly invade
Bats can gain access to your business through openings as small as the width of a pencil. They may also enter through unscreened vents, uncapped chimneys, and open doors or windows. Because they prefer quiet, undisturbed areas, bats are commonly found in locations such as:
- Attics, lofts, and structural voids
- Steeples, bell towers, cupolas, and chimneys
- Under eaves and certain types of roof tiles
- Parking garages
- Stadiums
- Bridges and tunnels
Types of bats Rentokil treats
Big brown bat
- Size: Body is four to five inches long with short ears
- Color: Dark brown with a pale-colored stomach
- Fur: Long, glossy fur on the body, not on the wings
- Wingspan: Wingspan of 12-14”
- Diet: Feeds on insects
- Can be found indoors: Roosting in attics, wall voids, ceilings, and behind shutters or siding inside buildings
Little brown bat
- Size: Body is three to four inches long
- Color: Varies in color, with glossy body fur that is yellow-brown to dark brown
- Fur: Ears and wings are dark and furless
- Wingspan: Wingspan of eight to 10 inches
- Diet: Feeds on insects
- Can be found indoors: Roosting in attics, soffits, under loose shingles, and inside wall cavities
Mexican free-tailed bat
- Size: Body is three to four inches long with large, rounded ears
- Color: Varies from dark brown to dark gray
- Fur: Short, thick body fur
- Wingspan: Wingspan of 11-14”
- Diet: Feeds primarily on moths, but will eat other insects
- Can be found indoors: Can be found in large colonies inside attics, under roof tiles, and in wall voids
Bat control service for your business
Frequently asked questions about commercial bat control
Prevention starts with sealing gaps and structural openings, especially around rooflines, vents, and chimneys. Install proper vent screens, cap chimneys, and repair damaged roofing or siding materials. A professional inspection with Rentokil can help identify hidden vulnerabilities.
Yes, a business can be shut down for a bat issue, especially if it creates a health or safety concern. If bats are found inside areas accessible to employees or customers, local health departments or regulatory agencies may require temporary closure until the issue is resolved.
Other possible consequences can include health code violations or fines, failed inspections, required remediation and cleanup, and damage to your reputation. The best decision for any business owner is to address suspected bat activity quickly with licensed professionals.
Bats can pose serious health risks when inside a building, especially if people come in contact with the bats or their feces. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through bites that affects the nervous system and is potentially fatal if untreated. Histoplasmosis is a lung infection caused by inhaling fungal spores that grow on bat guano, making proper handling of droppings essential.
In addition to health risks, bat droppings can accumulate quickly and attract pests. Guano and urine can also damage insulation, building materials, and other surfaces.
The cost of commercial bat removal and exclusion can vary depending on several factors, including property size, the type of removal/exclusion techniques required, the size of the bat population, and whether remediation or cleanup is needed. A professional inspection will help determine the best removal methods and provide an accurate, property-specific estimate.
Yes, our commercial bat removal services are safe for both your customers and employees. Our licensed technicians use humane and professional removal methods that minimize disruption and risk. They carefully contain and remove bats while following all health and safety regulations. Proper exclusion and cleanup procedures also help reduce the risk of exposure to droppings, urine, or disease.
Yes, professional bat control is worth it. Attempting to remove bats on your own can be dangerous to both you and the bats. Additionally, because wildlife laws and regulations protect bats, improper removal could result in fines. Our experts have the knowledge, training, and experience to safely handle bats, implement effective exclusion techniques, and protect your property while staying fully compliant with all wildlife regulations.
¹Service terms and additional limitations defined in your Plan. Guarantee applies only to areas where exclusion service(s) performed. Bat removal may only be conducted in accordance with applicable law.