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Bat Removal in Los Angeles, CA

California has many native bat species, and all are protected. Exclusion should be timed around the summer pup season. Call to connect with an independent provider serving Los Angeles and Los Angeles County.

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For houses, family homes and apartments. Not for commercial buildings or mobile homes.

Bats in Los Angeles homes

Los Angeles's palms, ivy and citrus give roof rats endless places to live, and canyons and hillsides bring raccoons, skunks and opossums into neighborhoods. Bats can squeeze through very small gaps and often roost in attics, walls and behind shutters. They are helpful outdoors, but a colony inside a home brings droppings and health concerns. Bat removal is usually done by exclusion: letting the bats leave and keeping them from getting back in.

Signs of bats

  • Bats flying out of the roof line or gaps around dusk
  • Droppings (guano) piling up under entry points or in the attic. They crumble when pressed.
  • Dark stains around small gaps on siding or trim
  • Squeaking or rustling in walls or the attic, especially at dusk
  • A bat inside the living space

Call a Los Angeles pro if:

  • You see bats leaving your roof or walls at dusk
  • You find droppings piling up in the attic or under eaves
  • A bat got into your living space
  • You hear squeaking in the walls at night
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Why it's worth getting help

  • Bats can carry rabies. If a bat is found in a room where someone was sleeping, contact your doctor or local health department.
  • Bat droppings can grow a fungus that causes histoplasmosis, a lung infection, when the dust is disturbed.
  • Many bat species are protected, and exclusion is usually not allowed while young bats can't fly yet.

What a local provider does

  • Locate the roost and all the gaps bats use
  • Install one-way exclusion devices so bats can leave but not return
  • Time the work around the summer pup season as rules require
  • Seal gaps once the bats are out and advise on guano cleanup

Dealing with bats in Los Angeles?Availability depends on providers in your area.

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Before you hire in CA

California tightly regulates trapping and the handling of nuisance wildlife through CDFW. Licensed operators know the rules. Ask any provider about their license, insurance, the plan and the price before you agree to work. See the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for state rules.

Questions people ask

Who do I call for bats in Los Angeles?

A licensed wildlife removal company that serves Los Angeles County. Call the number on this page to be connected with an independent provider near your address.

Can I get rid of bats any time of year?

Not always. Many areas restrict exclusion during summer, when young bats can't fly yet. A local provider will know the timing rules.

Do bats chew holes like rodents?

No. Bats use existing gaps, often as small as half an inch, which is why sealing every gap matters.

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