The Truth About Bat Exclusion: What Every Lincoln Homeowner Should Know

July 25, 2025

When most people think of removing bats from their home, they picture someone trapping or chasing them out — but that’s not how it works. In fact, doing so is not only dangerous, it’s often illegal.

At Pal Pest, we’re proud to specialize in bat exclusion — the only safe, humane, and legally approved method of removing bats from homes in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re dealing with unwanted winged guests in your attic, here’s what you need to know about how bat exclusion works, why it matters, and why DIY methods can backfire.

🛠️ What Is Bat Exclusion?

Bat exclusion is the process of allowing bats to safely exit a building through one-way devices and then sealing all entry points so they can’t return. No harm is done to the bats, and your home gets long-term protection.

Unlike other types of pest control, you can’t just set traps or spray chemicals. Bats are protected under federal and state wildlife laws, so their removal must be done ethically and legally.

Learn more about our bat exclusion services here.

🚫 Why DIY Bat Removal Is a Risky Move

Trying to remove bats on your own — or hiring someone without proper training — can lead to:

  • Trapped bats, especially during maternity season, resulting in dead pups in your attic

  • Legal violations for disturbing protected species

  • Health hazards if you come in contact with bat guano, urine, or parasites

  • Incomplete results, with bats returning shortly after

Professional exclusion ensures the job is done safely, completely, and in accordance with the law.

📅 Timing Is Everything

One of the most important aspects of bat exclusion is doing it at the right time of year. During summer, bats may be raising their young (called pups), which are unable to fly for several weeks. If the mother is excluded before the pups can leave, they’ll die inside the attic — causing health risks and ethical concerns.

That’s why Pal Pest carefully plans each exclusion around the bat’s life cycle. The best time for bat exclusion in Lincoln is typically late summer through early fall, when young bats are able to fly on their own.

🏠 Our Process: What to Expect

When you contact Pal Pest for bat exclusion, here’s how we help:

1. Full Inspection

We inspect your home to locate all active and potential entry points, focusing on rooflines, ridge vents, gables, soffits, and attic vents.

2. Install One-Way Exit Devices

We install one-way valves or tubes that allow bats to leave safely — but block them from getting back in.

3. Seal Every Entry Point

Once we confirm all bats are out, we seal the structure using caulk, hardware cloth, mesh, and other exclusion materials.

4. Optional: RIDGE-GUARD® Installation

We offer RIDGE-GUARD® to secure ridge vents — one of the most common and overlooked bat entry points.

🧰 What Makes Pal Pest Different?

  • ✅ Residential-only bat exclusion — no commercial jobs

  • ✅ Serving only Lincoln, Nebraska

  • ✅ Local, experienced, and trusted

  • ✅ Fully humane and compliant with wildlife laws

  • ✅ Prefer to work on homes built within the last 30 years, where exclusion is most effective

Visit our Bat Control page for more on identifying signs of bats in your home.

📍 Why We Only Serve Lincoln, NE

Pal Pest doesn’t cover surrounding towns or stretch ourselves too thin. We believe that focusing exclusively on Lincoln homeowners allows us to offer faster response times, better customer care, and the kind of attention to detail that national companies just can’t match.

📞 Ready to Protect Your Home the Right Way?

Don’t risk a DIY disaster or incomplete job. When bats show up, trust Pal Pest for humane, effective, and lasting bat exclusion.

👉 Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a bat-free home — the right way.

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