Expert Bat Exclision In Tucson

We offer expert bat exclusion services in Tucson, individually tailored to keep your property bat-free. Whether as a preventative measure or part of the bat removal process, our bat proofing service makes sure bats have no way back into your home or business.

Stopping bats from entering a building, entails finding and sealing all possible entry points to your property. However, if bats are still present, and handling them is not an option, we may need to install one-way exit devices that allows bats to leave, but not re-enter.

In Arizona, laws protect endangered bat species, which can affect how we keep bats out of Tucson buildings. We guarantee that all our bat control services are humane and comply with regulations set by Pima County and the state.

Who Offers The Best Bat exclusion Near Me?

We proudly state that we are your best choice for bat proofing your property. If you want to make sure bats can never enter your home of place of business, contact us today!

Your Bat Proofing Options

The following techniques are often used in combination with each other as needed, and carefully applied to ensure they are both humane and effective.:

One-Way Exit Devices: Funnels, tubes, or netting that allow bats to leave but prevent re-entry.

Sealing Entry Points: Closing off all potential entry points after ensuring bats have exited, using materials like caulk, mesh, or metal sheeting.

Bat Netting: Installing netting over large areas like eaves or soffits to prevent bats from accessing roosting spots.

Exclusion Doors: Specialized doors that fit over entry points, allowing bats to exit but not re-enter.

Bat Cones: Small, cone-shaped devices installed over holes, directing bats out but preventing return.

Chimney Caps and Vent Covers: Installing caps and covers over chimneys and vents to block bats from entering.

Bat Houses: Providing alternative roosting sites away from your home to encourage bats to relocate.

One-Way Bat Exclusion Tubes

One-way bat exclusion valves, also known as bat tubes or exclusion devices, are temporary tools used to safely and humanely remove bats from buildings. These devices allow bats to exit the structure but prevent them from returning, making them an effective part of the bat removal process.

How Bat Exclusion Tubes Work

These devices are placed over the entry points bats use to access your home or building. The valves are designed with a tapered or funnel shape, creating a one-way exit. Bats can easily leave the structure to forage for food, but the design prevents them from re-entering through the same hole. This method ensures that no bats are trapped inside, and the exclusion process is humane.

Installation & Removal of Exclusion Tubes

One-way bat exclusion valves are typically left in place for several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the size of the colony and the bat species. This gives all the bats, including any young ones that are capable of flying, enough time to exit. After the exclusion period, the devices are removed, and all entry points are sealed to prevent future infestations.

One-Way Tube Benefits

Humane: Allows bats to leave without being harmed or trapped inside.
Effective: Ensures complete removal of the colony.
Temporary Use: Once the bats have exited, the devices are removed, and the structure is sealed permanently.

Considerations For Installing Bat Exclusion Tubes

Timing: It’s important to use these devices outside of the maternity season (typically from May to August) to avoid separating mothers from their pups.
Professional Installation: Proper installation and monitoring by professionals are crucial to ensure all bats have exited before sealing the entry points.

Using one-way bat exclusion valves is a crucial step in the bat removal process, providing a humane and effective solution for keeping bats out of your home for good. Contact a professional to assess your situation and install these devices properly.

Types of One-Way Bat Exclusion Exits

This image shows two types of one-way bat exclusion exits: angled exits and hinged exits. Both are designed to allow bats to leave a building while preventing them from re-entering.

Angled Exit

How It Works: The angled exit uses a sloped wire mesh funnel that guides bats outward and away from the entry point.

Pros: Effective for larger colonies and multiple entry points. The sloped design prevents re-entry and is easy for bats to navigate out of.

Cons: Requires careful installation to ensure all exit points are properly covered. May be more visible and require additional materials to blend with the structure.

Hinged Exit

How It Works: The hinged exit features a flap or door mechanism that allows bats to push out but swings closed to block re-entry.

Pros: Less visible and more discreet. Ideal for smaller entry points and can be easily removed after exclusion is complete.

Cons: Not suitable for large colonies. The hinge must be installed correctly to ensure it swings back into place after each bat exits.

Both types of exits should be professionally installed to ensure proper function and that all entry points are sealed once the bats have exited. Choose the type based on the size of the colony, entry points, and the aesthetics of the building.

How Long Does It Take to Exclude Bats?

In Tucson, the climate affects how long bat exclusion takes. During warmer months, when bats are active and leave the roost each night, passive exclusion usually takes 1 to 2 days. It must also be taken into consideration that finding and sealing all bat entry points can take anywhere from an hour to a full day depending on the building.

In colder months, when bats hibernate and are less active, encouraging them to leave can take several weeks or even months. In such cases we may have the option to use live capture or other methods to safely remove them without causing harm, but it is dependent on multiple factors.

Will bats try to get back in after exclusion?

It is very likely that after exclusion, bats will attempt to return as they previously rooted. But a well bat proofed building will prevent that regardless if they try or not, leading them to roost else where.

What smells do bats avoid?

While not a guaranteed solution, certain smells can help deter bats from your property. Peppermint oil, cinnamon, eucalyptus oil, cloves, and garlic are common bat repellents. However, they are unlikely to get rid of bats without additional measures and should not be relied on as a permanent fix.

Locations we cover

We are proud to serve Tucson and surrounding areas including Oro Valley, Casas Adobes and Catalina Foothills.

Bat Exclusion Tucson

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