Bat Removal & Control in Indiana

Indiana is home to several bat species, most of which are highly beneficial — a single little brown bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour. However, when bats colonize attics, walls, or other structures they can create significant problems including guano accumulation, ammonia odors, and occasional rabies exposure risk. Indiana law prohibits killing bats, and the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) is a federally endangered species. Exclusion work must follow seasonal restrictions: bat exclusion is prohibited from May 1 through August 15 to protect flightless pups. Licensed operators know these rules and use one-way exclusion devices that allow bats to exit but not re-enter, followed by permanent sealing of all entry points.