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Bat Removal in Macon, Columbus, and South Georgia

Common Bats in Georgia

Two bats peeking out from between the slats of a gable vent before they were removed and sealed out of the house.

Bats are one of the most misunderstood of all wildlife commonly encountered in our Macon regional service area, and bat-removal is one of our most popular services, especially in the summer, when they're most active.

Bats are nocturnal flying mammals who eat insects, especially mosquitoes. They're not blind, but they do use echolocation (basically SONAR) to help them navigate at night. Because they eat insects, they're overwhelmingly beneficial and can only be controlled using removal and exclusion.

The main problem with bats is that they're not the cleanest of critters; and their guano (poop) creates an unhealthful condition when it piles up in attics and other places where bats roost. We've removed literally tons of guano from some serious rat jobs.

The problem with the guano (other than the obvious one, which is that it's, well, poop) is that it harbors a variety of bacterial, fungal, and possibly viral pathogens that can cause disease. These germs can get airborne and circulate into the inside of your home where the human folks live, especially if you have heating or air-conditioning equipment in the attic.

Bats also have a fairly high incidence of rabies; but because they rarely come in contact with humans, that's actually less of a health risk than the guano.

Finally, bats carry parasites that can be displaced and some of which can become human pests. One of these insects is the bat bug, a parasitic insect that's so similar to bed bugs that even entomologists have a hard time telling them apart. If they get into your home's living area they can make your life pretty miserable.

Bat Removal and Exclusion

The Macon regional office of Rid-A-Critter provides high-quality bat removal and bat-proofing services at residential and commercial buildings throughout our Greater Macon, Columbus, and South Georgia service areas. We provide bat removal and exclusion at homes, commercial, and industrial buildings, both big and small.

A "typical" bat removal and exclusion job includes the following:

Please note that guano removal and insulation replacement, if needed, are quoted separately from bat removal and exclusion.

Bat Control Gallery

Here are some randomly-selected pictures of some of the many bat control and bat-proofing jobs we've done in the Macon, Columbus, and South Georgia areas.

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Greasy bat stains on the rear edge of the soffit panel from where bats were getting into the attic of a house in Columbus, Georgia.
Bat stains on the soffit panel at a Columbus home
Several dozen bats huddled together in a corner of the attic near the gap in the framing at the edge of the roof that allowed them into a house in Macon, Georgia.
Bats in the attic of a house in Macon
A smattering of bat guano in the insulation between the joists in the attic of a Griffin, Georgia home.
Bat guano in the insulation in an attic in Griffin
A handful of bats hanging from the top of a gable vent window with a pile of guano on the sill beneath them in the attic of a house in Barnesville, Georgia.
Bats in a gable vent in an attic in Barnesville
Quite a bit of bat guano on the concrete steps outside a government building in Cordele, Georgia.
Bat guano on the steps of a building in Cordele
A pile of bat guano on top of the metal porch roof that dropped down from a gable vent on a house in Meansville, Georgia.
Pile of bat guano on a porch roof in Meansville
One way bat trap made of a plastic drop cloth and a tubular plastic bat trap hanging from the corner of the soffit at a bat removal job at a commercial building in Macon, Georgia.
Bat removal job at a commercial building in Macon
The bat guano and insulation have been removed from between the joists in the attic of a house in Cordele, Georgia, leaving the attic very clean in preparation for the installation of replacement insulation.
Bat guano cleanup in the attic of a Cordele home
A rectangular gap about an inch square in the vinyl soffit end where the trim passes through it with some staining around it from bats that were getting into the attic of a house in Columbus, Georgia.
Bat gap into the soffit of a house in Columbus
A sagging soffit panel created a gap where it meets the next section, and the gap allowed bats into a house in Sylvester, Georgia.
Bat gap in a sagging soffit panel in Sylvester
Lifting up a shingle exposes a half inch gap running along the edge of the roof that will be sealed as part of a Perry, Georgia bat removal and wildlife exclusion job.
Bat gap under the shingles of a house in Perry
Staining on the lower right hand corner of the lattice of a triangular gable vent reveals how bats got into the attic of a house in Meansville, Georgia.
Bat stains on the gable vent lattice in Meansville
A metal screen installed over the rectangular gable vent about six feet wide and a foot high as part of a Macon, Georgia bat removal and animal proofing job.
Bat-proofed gable vent at a house in Macon
A folded metal plate installed over a gap in the corner of the roof fascia as part of a Griffin, Georgia bat removal and animal proofing job.
Bat-proofed corner of a roof in Griffin
About five inches of bat guano on the lower sill of a rectangular gable vent in the unfinished attic of a house in Griffin, Georgia.
Bat guano in the gable vent of a Griffin home
Male animal removal technician installing a Ridge Guard animal barrier on the peak of the roof to keep bats and other animals out of the attic of a Fort Valley, Georgia home.
Bat removal and exclusion in Fort Valley
Man on a ladder applying a sealant to a gap in the soffit as part of a Grantville, Georgia bat removal and wildlife exclusion job.
Bat-proofing a house in Grantville
A screen installed over a round gable vent as part of a bat removal and animal exclusion job at a brick house in Cordele, Georgia.
Bat-proofed gable vent at a house in Cordele
A bat between the slats behind a screen installed over the gable vent to make a house in Columbus, Georgia bat proof.
Bat sealed out of a house in Columbus
A screen has been installed inside the round duct of a roof turbine and sealed around the edges to keep bats out of the attic of a commercial building in Albany, Georgia.
Bat-proofed roof turbine on a building in Albany
A tubular plastic bat trap mounted on a hole in the roof trim as part of a bat removal job at a commercial building in Gray, Georgia.
Bat trap in use on a commercial building in Gray
Male animal control technician screening the slats of the sound opening of a bell tower to keep bats out of a church in Columbus, Georgia.
Bat-proofing a bell tower at a church in Columbus
The mortar fell out of the top of an inch wide vertical gap between two bricks right under the frieze board and created a gap that allowed bats into the attic of a house in Thomasville, Georgia.
Bat entry gap in a mortar joint in Thomasville
A Ridge Guard wildlife barrier installed on about seven feet of the peak of the roof to keep bats out of the attic of a Fitzgerald, Georgia home.
Bat-proofed roof on a house in Fitzgerald
A solitary bat on the pavement of the driveway right up against the garage door at a house in Columbus, Georgia.
Bat by the garage door at a house in Columbus
Fingertip high gaps between the wooden slats of a triangular gable vent that allowed bats into the attic of a house in Thomasville, Georgia.
Bat gaps through the gable vent in Thomasville
A gap of about three quarters of an inch between the brick wall and the frieze board that allowed bats into the attic of a house in Macon, Georgia.
Bat gap behind the frieze board in Macon
A steel cage installed over a dome shaped roof vent to keep bats and other animals out of the attic of a house in Albany, Georgia.
Bat-proofed roof vent at a house in Albany
A male wildlife exclusion worker straddling the peak of the roof while bat proofing a house in Jackson, Georgia.
Bat-proofing the roof of a house in Jackson
Screening installed over the wooden slats of a rectangular gable vent to keep bats and other animals out of the attic of a house in Valdosta, Georgia.
Bat screening over a gable vent in Valdosta

Please contact us if you need bats removed and sealed out of your home or business. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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Happy Friday. Going to Snellville Ga to seal a house then off to Atlanta to do some quotes
by Chad W.
Jun 09, 2023 05:55:49 am.

Headed to Oxford, Ga to do another Bat Exclusion this morning!
by Brandon C.
Jun 08, 2023 07:22:01 am.

Quoted 2 in LaGrange, Ga. one for bats and the other for snakes. Next stop, Newnan Ga for mice.
by Jason Arruda
Jun 07, 2023 12:02:36 pm.

I’m in Bremen this morning giving a free quote for a Bat Exclusion, then heading to Covington so seal a house for Rats. We are busy and blessed!
by Brandon C.
Jun 07, 2023 08:10:16 am.

Greasy bat stains on the rear edge of the soffit panel made it easy to tell how bats were getting into the attic of a house in Columbus, Georgia. To properly bat-proof the house, however, the bat-removal crew will have to seal all of the potential bat-entry points, not just the ones that they're currently using.
by Webmaster
Jun 06, 2023 09:46:54 am.

Upon entering the attic, our inspector found several dozen bats huddled together in a corner near the gap in the framing at the edge of the roof that allowed them into the attic of a house in Macon, Georgia. We have the house scheduled for bat removal and wildlife exclusion.
by Webmaster
Jun 06, 2023 09:18:42 am.

On the road again
by Chad W.
Jun 06, 2023 06:33:36 am.

Going to Oxford Ga this morning to check out some bats in a chimney box. Then to Madison Ga to screen under a porch to keep raccoons out. Finishing up the day in Ellijay Ga with some Carpenter bees.
by Chad W.
Jun 06, 2023 06:06:27 am.

It’s a beautiful day to catch some critters
by Chad W.
Jun 03, 2023 05:20:31 pm.

Headed to Stone Mountain to meet the new buyers of a house that an inspector found bats in. Then to Watkinsville Ga for the same issue.
by Chad W.
Jun 02, 2023 05:54:21 am.

The homeowner looked down and saw a smattering of bat guano in the insulation between the joists in the attic of his Griffin, Georgia home. Then he looked up and saw a handful of bats hanging from the rafters. We have an inspector on his way to the house to evaluate the problem and draw up a plan for bat removal and exclusion.
by Webmaster
Jun 01, 2023 06:59:30 am.

Sold a exclusion in Gray Ga for bats now to Griffin Ga for a dead animal smell in a commercial building then to Meansville Ga for a quote for animal exclusion, possibly more bats.
by Jason Arruda
May 30, 2023 12:31:31 pm.

We're sending an inspector to check out a house in Barnesville that has bats that need to be removed from the attic. The customer says that there are a handful of bats hanging from the top of a gable vent window with a pile of guano on the sill beneath them.
by Webmaster
May 30, 2023 09:20:57 am.

Stone Mountain this morning to check out some gray squirrel damage on a house. Then to Blue Ridge to seal some bee holes
by Chad W.
May 29, 2023 05:34:22 am.

The colony of bats that need to be removed from the loft of a government building in Cordele, Georgia must be huge judging by the amount of guano falling to the ground. Jason is inspecting the building to determine the best time and methods to get the bats out and keep them out.
by Webmaster
May 26, 2023 09:55:20 am.

Oglethorpe Ga customer having issues with something entering her crawlspace. Headed out to do a inspection.
by Jason Arruda
May 25, 2023 10:06:56 am.

Headed to Alpharetta Ga this morning quote a house with some severe squirrel damage then Winder Ga to get rid of some bats out of a house
by Chad W.
May 25, 2023 06:07:59 am.

The homeowner wasn't even aware of the pile of bat guano on top of the metal porch roof under a gable vent the cable company technician noticed it while running a wire to the house. We're sending an inspector to determine how many bats need to be removed from the attic of her Meansville, Georgia home. Judging by the amount of guano, it's a pretty big colony.
by Webmaster
May 24, 2023 11:59:26 am.

A handyman installed Ridge Guard on the roof to seal bats out of a house in Adel, Georgia, but left a gap of nearly an inch between the end of barrier and the peak of the roof that allowed a few bats to get back inside. Our South Georgia crew will correct his mistakes and properly animal-proof the house.
by Webmaster
May 24, 2023 11:52:21 am.

Critter truck getting maintenance then it’s off to Gray Ga for noises in the attic.
by Jason Arruda
May 24, 2023 10:23:13 am.

Zebulon, Thomaston, Butler, Ellaville, Americus, Albany and Moultrie Ga cities I’ll be today quoting wildlife removal services.
by Jason Arruda
May 23, 2023 10:22:46 am.

Bats are flying in trussville heading to give some customers an exclusion quote. Raccoons in an attic in Tuscaloosa.
by Chris Scott
May 22, 2023 09:12:55 am.

Exclusion sold in Gray Ga. Going to be another satisfied customer.
by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 04:00:20 pm.

Was able to squeeze another customer in today in Gray Ga. Issue is bats.
by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 02:58:01 pm.

In Tyrone Ga on a few exclusion quotes, then to Fayetteville Ga. Bats, squirrels and attic noise
by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 10:01:35 am.

Customer stated “Chad, I have bats in the belfry”. How could I not go check this out ?
by Chad W.
May 18, 2023 06:16:33 am.

A wildlife-removal inspector is checking out a call about bats in an empty warehouse in Macon, Georgia. Empty buildings of any kind commonly become roosting areas for bats that need to be removed and excluded before the buildings can be reoccupied.
by Webmaster
May 17, 2023 09:02:52 am.

This morning we'll be installing new attic insulation as the last phase of a Cordele, Georgia bat-removal job. The old insulation, which is full of guano, will be vacuumed up into filter bags for proper disposal.
by Webmaster
May 16, 2023 05:45:53 am.

Doing inspections/quotes in Butler Ga., Thomaston Ga., and Griffin Ga. today from Snakes in a crawl space, bats in a gable and squirrels in the attic.
by Jason Arruda
May 11, 2023 11:04:31 am.

Wildlife Crews across Georgia and Alabama sealing homes, removing animals and insulation replacement. Be safe out there. Making customers happy!
by Jason Arruda
May 10, 2023 09:06:09 am.

Going to be in Macon Ga all day today quoting animal exclusions. Bats, squirrels and snakes.
by Jason Arruda
May 09, 2023 09:13:28 am.

Quoted animal (rats, squirrels) exclusions in Luthersville Ga, Peachtree City Ga and Griffin Ga. so far. We have a crew in Jeffersonville Ga. Doing Carpenter bee service.
by Jason Arruda
May 08, 2023 01:50:14 pm.

The Macon, Georgia office of Rid-A-Critter provides bat removal, exclusion, and guano removal in the Macon, Columbus, and South Georgia areas, including Adel, Albany, Americus, Barnesville, Byron, Camilla, Centerville, Columbus, Cordele, Culloden, Cuthbert, Dawson, Eastman, Fitzgerald, Forsyth, Fort Valley, Gray, Griffin, Hawkinsville, Jackson, Juliette, Kathleen, Milledgeville, Moultrie, Perry, Roberta, Sylvester, Thomaston, Thomasville, Tifton, Valdosta, Warner Robins, Yatesville, and Zebulon. We are fully licensed and insured.

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