Bat Control

Bats roost in attics, wall voids and chimneys and get in through small gaps along the roof line. Liberty's wildlife control starts with a free wildlife inspection and is offered in Paducah, Southern Illinois and Hopkinsville.

How to identify

  • Small, furry, brown animals with thin, leathery wings.
  • Big brown bats and little brown bats are the kinds most often found in buildings.
  • They fly out at dusk and roost upside down during the day.

Common bats in our area

  • Big brown bat

    Eptesicus fuscus

    Look for
    A fairly large brown bat, about twice the size of the little brown bat.
    Where you'll find it
    Often roosts in attics and walls, and can spend the winter inside buildings.
  • Little brown bat

    Myotis lucifugus

    Look for
    A small brown bat weighing only about a third of an ounce.
    Where you'll find it
    Roosts in attics and other buildings during the warm months, and sometimes under boat docks.

Signs you have them

  • Bats flying out of the roof line, gable vents or chimney at dusk
  • Dark droppings (guano) piling up in the attic or below an opening
  • Brown, greasy stains around small gaps where bats go in and out
  • Squeaking or scratching in walls or the attic

Where they're found

Bats roost in attics, wall voids, chimneys and behind shutters and siding, and get in through small gaps along roof lines, vents and eaves.

How Liberty treats it

Free wildlife inspectionNot available in Bowling Green
  1. Inspection

    Wildlife Control starts with a free wildlife inspection. A local Service Advisor does a thorough inspection to see how bad the problem is, how bats are getting in, like small gaps along roof lines, gable vents and chimneys, and what draws them, like warm, quiet attics and wall voids. Bats are protected by state wildlife law, so all of our bat work follows state wildlife rules.

  2. Treatment

    • Remove the batsWe work to get the bats out of your attic or walls, based on where they roost and how they get in.
    • Seal entry pointsOnce the bats are out, we seal the gaps they used, like openings along roof lines, gable vents, chimneys and loose flashing.
    • Cleanup adviceWe point out droppings and stains left behind and explain what cleanup is needed.
  3. Follow-up

    After sealing, we come back to check for new activity and check that the sealed gaps are holding.

What our customers say

Reviews from our Google Business Profile.

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Trai came out for our initial inspection and was amazing! He provided us with all of the information we needed in order to move forward with booking quarterly inspections/treatment and he was super nice! If our experience with Liberty Pest Control will always be as great as it was with Trai today, then we are definitely looking forward to our future with them! Thank you so much, Trai! 100/10 recommend!

Jodi Myers
3 months ago · Google review

Liberty Pest Control provides wonderful service from start to finish! Their website is easy to use, making scheduling and managing appointments simple and convenient. Our technician, Gabe, was excellent. He arrived on time, was personable and professional, and took the time to walk me through the services he was performing. He was very thorough in his inspection and treatment, and I especially appreciated that he followed up afterward to explain what he found and answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Liberty Pest Control to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and thorough pest control service!

Meg Morrow
3 months ago · Google review

Trai Bisher did an amazing job! They were professional, on time, and very knowledgeable. They explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy and stress-free. their customer service was excellent from start to finish. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable and affordable pest control services!

Madison Reed
3 months ago · Google review

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What it costs

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Your Service Advisor looks at the problem first and goes over your options.

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DIY prevention tips

  • Caulk cracks near the roofline and around pipes and wires, and weatherstrip gaps around doors and windows.
  • Cover open vents and louvers with 1/4-inch hardware cloth so air can still flow.
  • Put a screen or cap on the chimney.
  • Put up a bat house 10 to 15 feet off the ground to give bats another place to roost.
  • Don't seal any openings while bats are still inside; call a wildlife professional instead.

Common questions

Are bats covered by my plan?

No. Bats aren't part of our pest control plans. Wildlife Control starts with a free wildlife inspection.

How do bats get into an attic?

Bats can fit through very small gaps, like openings along roof lines, gable vents, chimneys and loose flashing.

How do I know if I have bats in my attic?

Watch for bats flying out of the roof line, vents or chimney at dusk. Droppings piling up below an opening, greasy stains around small gaps and squeaking or scratching sounds are other signs.

What do bat droppings look like?

Bat droppings, called guano, are small, dark pellets that pile up under a roost. Unlike mouse droppings, they crumble when crushed.

Can bats chew through walls?

No. Bats can't chew new openings, so they use gaps that are already there, like loose flashing, gable vents and spaces along the roof line.

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