Bat Removal in Ann Arbor

Non-Lethal Bat Exclusion for Homes & Businesses

Bat control requires more than addressing the animal you can see. We inspect for concealed colonies and small exterior openings before using exclusion methods that allow bats to leave the structure. Frame's Pest Control, Inc. serves Ann Arbor homes and businesses with more than 35 licensed field technicians.

We’ve protected properties across Southeastern Michigan and Northern Ohio since 1972. Same-day and next-day appointments are available so property owners can begin the inspection and exclusion process promptly.

Call (877) 803-5966 to request bat removal in Ann Arbor and arrange an inspection of your home or business.

Our Ann Arbor Bat Control Process

We begin by determining how bats are using the structure. Our process moves from inspection to exclusion, entry-point sealing, and sanitation as needed. We also explain practical preventive measures after service.

Detailed Bat Inspection

We inspect the property for potential entry points and signs of a colony. Bats can use small gaps along rooflines and other exterior openings, so identifying active routes is an important first step. Our technicians explain what they find and discuss the recommended exclusion approach in straightforward language.

One-Way Bat Exclusion

We use industry-approved one-way exclusion devices that allow bats to exit while restricting their return through the same opening. This method addresses the infestation without claiming capture or relocation.

Entry-Point Sealing

Once the bats are confirmed out, we seal identified entry points. The timing matters because exclusion should account for Michigan’s bat-protection guidance and maternity season. We explain how these considerations affect the recommended service plan for each property.

Sanitation & Prevention Education

We provide sanitation as needed after bats have occupied a structure. Conditions vary depending on the colony’s location and whether guano is present, so the inspection guides this part of the service. Afterward, we explain measures that may reduce future access.

Signs of Bats in a Home or Business

Bats may remain concealed in attics, wall voids, and other protected areas, but they can leave visible or audible clues. A detailed inspection can connect those signs to possible entry routes rather than relying on a single observation.

Common signs include:

• Guano near openings: Droppings beneath a suspected entry point can indicate repeated use.
• High-pitched squeaking: Sounds around dusk or dawn may come from bats inside a concealed space.
• Visible entry or exit: Bats moving through small exterior openings can reveal an active route into the structure.
• Dark stains: Discoloration may develop around openings where bats repeatedly enter and leave.

Bats may damage insulation and wood within a structure. Guano is also associated with histoplasmosis, an infection caused by breathing spores from a fungus that can grow in contaminated material. Because disturbing accumulations may create exposure concerns, sanitation needs should be evaluated carefully.

Bites and scratches can present a rabies exposure risk. Pest inspection and exclusion aren’t substitutes for medical or public-health guidance after possible contact with a bat.

Michigan Bat Exclusion Rules & Seasonal Timing

Michigan classifies bats as protected wildlife, and state guidance generally doesn’t permit lethal control except when human safety is involved. Bat exclusion is a non-lethal wildlife control method that allows the animals to leave before openings are sealed.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises property owners to avoid exclusion during maternity season, typically May through mid-August. Young bats may be unable to fly during this period, and exclusion could trap them inside after adult bats leave. Seasonal conditions and inspection findings can therefore affect when exclusion work is appropriate.

Michigan guidance describes preventive measures such as sealing entry points and installing chimney caps or vent screens. These measures must be selected and timed carefully so active bats aren’t sealed inside the structure.

Commercial nuisance wildlife operators in Michigan are required to hold an approved Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Permit. Regulatory questions about protected bats, permits, or seasonal restrictions can be directed to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

What to Do After a Possible Bat Exposure

The Washtenaw County Health Department states that animal bites and bat exposures should be reported to the department. Because a bat bite can be too small to detect easily, county guidance advises against releasing the bat before reporting the exposure.

Contact the Washtenaw County Health Department if you wake up with a bat in the room or can’t rule out a bite or scratch. Public-health personnel can provide instructions based on who was present, whether direct contact may have occurred, and whether the bat is available for evaluation. Seek medical guidance for questions about personal treatment.

Rabid bats have been confirmed in Washtenaw County during multiple recent years, and county officials note that encounters tend to increase during summer and fall. This doesn’t mean every bat has rabies, but it supports reporting possible exposure rather than making assumptions based on visible injuries alone.

Schedule Bat Control in Ann Arbor

We offer same-day and next-day availability, with Saturday appointments when possible. Our pricing is fair and transparent, and we explain the proposed work before service so you know what to expect.

If bats attempt to re-enter after service, we provide follow-up support. We also provide follow-up treatments at no additional cost when pests persist between scheduled visits. The appropriate response depends on the conditions found at the property.

Request service through our contact form or call (877) 803-5966 to schedule bat control in Ann Arbor.