🦇 Baby Bat Season & Your Home: What Every Homeowner Should Know
By Orange Mouse Pest Solutions
As the weather warms and days grow longer, another season quietly arrives: baby bat season. From late spring through summer, bats across the country are welcoming their pups—and for homeowners, it’s a critical time to be bat-aware.
Whether you’re concerned about bats roosting in your attic or just want to protect your home and family while respecting wildlife, here’s what you need to know this season.
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🍼 What Is Baby Bat Season?
Baby bat season typically runs from May through August. During this time, female bats gather in maternal colonies and give birth to one or two pups. These colonies are often found in dark, quiet spaces like attics, soffits, chimneys, or behind siding—perfect from a bat’s perspective, but a problem for your home.
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⚠️ Why You Shouldn’t Remove Bats Right Now
If you discover bats on your property during baby bat season, do not attempt to exclude them immediately. Young bats can’t fly for several weeks, and blocking access to a roost can separate mothers from pups, leaving baby bats to die in your home—which can create odor, sanitation issues, and more.
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👷♂️ What to Do If You Suspect a Bat Colony
• Call a Professional: Contact a licensed pest control or wildlife specialist (like us at Orange Mouse) to inspect and assess the situation.
• Avoid DIY Solutions: Sealing entry points now can trap bats inside. Wait until pups are old enough to fly (typically late summer to early fall) before safe exclusion.
• Check for Guano: Bat droppings (guano) can accumulate in attics and wall cavities. It’s not just messy—it can pose health risks like histoplasmosis if disturbed without proper protection.
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✅ When to Remove Bats Safely
Late summer to early fall (usually August to October) is the ideal window for bat exclusion. By then, pups are flying and the colony can be humanely and legally removed. Our experts use bat-safe exclusion techniques that protect your home and the bats, often installing one-way exits that allow bats to leave but not return.
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🦇 A Few Fast Bat Facts
• Bats are protected in many states and should never be harmed or killed.
• A single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour—natural pest control at its finest!
• Having bats doesn’t mean your home is dirty—it means it’s warm, safe, and appealing to a flying mammal.
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👨👩👧 What You Can Do as a Homeowner
• Inspect your home regularly, especially the roofline, vents, and attic spaces.
• Install a bat house nearby to provide an alternate roost if you remove bats from your structure.
• Educate your family—bats aren’t pests, but they can become a problem indoors.
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Need Help with Bats?
At Orange Mouse Pest Solutions, we’re committed to responsible, humane bat control. If you’ve noticed fluttering in the attic, squeaking at dusk, or found droppings near your home, give us a call. We’ll assess your situation and help you plan for safe removal—after baby bat season ends.
🧡 Stay protected, stay informed—
The Orange Mouse Team