Bats roost in attics and soffits across the CSRA and are beneficial insect-eaters outdoors — but a colony inside a structure creates real health and odor problems and must be handled carefully and legally.

How to identify the Bat

Small mammals seen emerging at dusk; the little brown and big brown bats are the species most often found in local attics. They squeeze through gaps as small as 3/8 inch.

Behavior & biology

Colonies form summer maternity roosts in warm attics and soffits. Bats are protected, and exclusion must avoid the maternity season when flightless pups are present.

Why Bats are a problem

Accumulated guano carries the histoplasmosis fungus and creates odor and staining, and any bat contact carries a rabies risk that requires care.

Signs of an infestation

Bats emerging at dusk from a roofline gap, dark staining at entry points, guano piles below, and squeaking or scratching in the attic at dusk.

How we handle Bats in the CSRA

We use humane, timed one-way exclusion that respects the maternity season, then seal entries and clean up. Our wildlife & pest control team manages it correctly. Call 803-226-3155 to schedule. Browse the full pest library.