Bat Removal Services
Hearing scratching at dusk or finding guano in the attic? Our humane and compliant bat removal services start with a photo-verified inspection. If you’re searching for bat removal near me in Greater Richmond, you’ll get a local technician who lives here and follows Virginia’s rules. Virginia restricts excluding maternity colonies May 15–Aug 31, except when human health risks are involved. If your bat issue falls within those dates, we’ll come up with a plan that we’ll implement as soon as the legalities allow.
Wondering how to get rid of bats, and especially how to get rid of bats in attic, without breaking the law or harming wildlife? The answer isn’t a “bat exterminator.” In Virginia, the right approach is humane exclusion done at the right time.
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Understanding Bats and Their Impact (the Good & Bad)
Bats are one of the most beneficial animals in our environment, consuming insects, such as mosquitoes and agricultural pests. Unfortunately, they can be harmful when they decide to make a home in your home.
Their droppings can cause histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by a fungus, as well as having a very unpleasant odor. They are also known to be carriers of rabies, which is a concern when a bat is found in the living area, such as the bedroom.
If you have either found a bat in your home or think they may be in your attic, then it’s time to call the professionals at Lewis Pest Control for bat removal services!
How to Get Rid of Bats in Your Home or Business: The Lewis Pest Control Process
The first step in removing bats from your home is to perform an inspection. We will identify the areas where bats may be entering your home and also pinpoint other possible entry points. Once those areas are identified, we create a bat removal plan to evict them from your home.
This process involves sealing up every possible entry point except for a few locations. Exclusion devices are placed to allow the bats to escape but not reenter. Once all the bats have left, we remove the exclusion device and seal it. This is the best bat removal services method and guarantees that all are gone.
Bat exclusions in the past have involved using expanding spray foam and wire placed around the house. This can be unsightly, especially if you have a strict HOA. That’s why we do our best to make sure your bat exclusion is not only effective, but it looks good as well. This is done by using materials painted to blend in, including the screws used to secure them. Caulk is used over expanding foam not only to look good but provide a more secure seal.
Once the bats have been evicted, the clean-up work begins. Lewis Pest Control will clean up piles of bat droppings found in the attic space, disinfects the attic, and treats bat bugs if present. In cases where bat droppings are spread throughout the attic space, total attic remediation may be required.
Lewis Pest Control works with many partners to complete these jobs and can refer reputable companies to perform these larger clean-ups.
Why you shouldn’t ignore a bat problem
While it’s true that bats don’t cause structural damage to your home or business the way squirrels and rodents do, they still create real risks, especially to your health or that or your family or customers.
Health Risks
Bats are a high-risk rabies species. If a bat is found in a room where someone was sleeping, you should talk to public health right away so the bat can be captured and tested. Unfortunately, releasing it before you speak with them can force costly post-exposure shots. The CDC’s guidance is clear on contacting your health department before release, and Virginia’s wildlife agency echoes that advice for bites or possible exposures.
This sort of thing is common throughout the Greater Richmond area. In fact, recently, a local couple woke up to a bat in their bed and later faced over $40,000 in medical bills related to potential rabies exposure. Don’t let their story become yours. If you even suspect a bat presence on your property, you need to contact us for bat removal services right away.
Then, there’s the guano (poop). When left alone, bat colonies deposit guano and urine that create strong odor, staining, and a growth medium for microorganisms, including Histoplasma (the fungus that causes histoplasmosis).
Furthermore, when bats roost inside, their ectoparasites (bat bugs) can linger and bite people after a colony leaves.
If you’re not sure how to get rid of bats in attic without breaking the rules, we’ll secure living spaces now, schedule compliant exclusion, and handle sealing and cleanup in an environmentally responsible way.
Bat Removal Service Areas in Greater Richmond
Searching for bat removal near me? Our local technicians provide law-compliant bat removal services throughout Greater Richmond, including the following cities, suburbs, and communities:
- Richmond
- Chesterfield
- Henrico
- Glen Allen
- Midlothian
- Mechanicsville
- Short Pump
- Bon Air
- Tuckahoe
- Ashland
- Hanover
- Moseley
- Powhatan
- Rockville
- Goochland
- Petersburg
- Colonial Heights
- Hopewell
If you’re wondering how to get rid of bats in attic without breaking Virginia rules, we’re already nearby and ready to help.
Don’t see your neighborhood listed? If it’s in Greater Richmond, we cover it. Every job follows Virginia’s maternity-season requirements (May 15–Aug 31) and uses humane exclusion—not a bat exterminator approach—so colonies leave safely and can’t get back in.
Choose exclusion, not a bat exterminator
We humanely exclude bats, follow Virginia guidelines, and prevent the return with airtight sealing. If you’re searching for bat removal near me in Greater Richmond, we’re ready to help. Book an Inspection or call 804-735-0100.
How to Get Rid of Bats: FAQs
How do I get rid of bats in the attic?
Start with an inspection and stay away from DIY sprays or traps. We perform a photo-verified attic/roofline inspection, then time humane exclusion with one-way devices so bats exit and can’t re-enter, followed by sealing and cleanup. Virginia restricts excluding maternity colonies May 15–Aug 31, so if you’re in that window we secure living spaces now and schedule the first legal exclusion date.
How do I get rid of bats without harming them?
Use humane bat removal services, not poisons or quick “block-off” fixes. We identify every entry point, install one-way exits so the colony leaves alive, and seal the structure so they can’t return.
Is bat removal service available during the May 15–Aug 31 maternity season?
Yes. We respond and protect your home right away, but full exclusion waits until after Aug 31 (unless there’s a documented human-health concern). During the maternity season, we secure sleeping areas, reduce interior access, and line up the first compliant exclusion date.
Do I need a bat exterminator or humane bat removal services?
Choose humane exclusion. “Bat exterminator” language often implies kill methods or shortcuts that don’t solve re-entry. Exclusion with one-way devices plus sealing is the proven fix, keeps bats alive, and aligns with Virginia rules and best practices.