Category Bat Control

Guides for bat removal, exclusion, guano cleanup, and prevention. Bats are protected species in many states and require specialized removal methods.

How to Install a Bat Exclusion Valve (2026)

Bat exclusion cone valve installed on roof soffit

TITLE: How to Install a Bat Exclusion Valve (2026) CATEGORY: bat-control (ID 54) SITE: wildanimalscentral.com DESIGN: INFO ARTICLE FOCUS KEYWORD: bat exclusion valve installation One bat entry point can let an entire colony into your attic. and sealing it without…

How to Safely Clean Bat Guano (2026)

Person in PPE respirator cleaning bat guano in attic

Bat guano carries histoplasmosis, a dangerous lung infection that can turn fatal if spores are inhaled during cleanup. Unlike most animal droppings, bat guano (feces from the order Chiroptera) accumulates in large piles beneath roosts, and as it dries, it…

The 7 Best Bat Exclusion Products (2026)

Bat exclusion products: cone valves, wire mesh, foam, chimney cap, netting on a table

Bats do not belong in your attic, but trapping them is illegal in many states. The only legal and humane approach is exclusion: letting bats leave on their own while preventing re-entry. Here are the best bat exclusion products to…