Brothers Pest & Lawn Services
Bat entry point along a Minnesota roofline

Bat Exclusion

Bats in the attic? Let them out. Seal them out

Bats are protected in Minnesota, so the right way is humane exclusion: they leave on their own, then we seal the gaps

(612) 431-7378

How do you get bats out of your house in Minnesota? Through humane exclusion: inspect the roofline and attic, install one-way exits at the active entry points so bats can leave but not get back in, seal every other gap, then come back to remove the exits and finish sealing.

How do you know if you have bats?

Squeaking or scratching sounds at dusk in the attic or walls
Bats flying out at sunset from a single spot on the roofline
Droppings (guano) below a gap or piled in the attic
Dark rub marks around small openings at the roof edge
A bat inside the living space of the home

Our process

How do you get bats out of an attic?

1

Inspection

We inspect the roofline, soffits, ridge vents, chimney, gable vents, and attic to find every entry point

2

One-way exits

We install one-way exits at the active entry points so bats can leave but not get back in

3

Sealing

We seal every other gap with durable materials so new bats cannot find a way in

4

Follow-up

We come back to remove the exits and seal the last openings, then confirm the work

When can bats be excluded in Minnesota?

Bats are protected in Minnesota, and exclusion is timed around the summer pup season so young bats are not trapped inside before they can fly. After the inspection, our office confirms the right timing for your home so the exclusion is done legally and humanely.

Where do bats get in?

Gaps of about half an inch or less at roof edges
Ridge and gable vents that are torn or un screened
Chimney gaps and loose or missing flashing
Siding and trim gaps where pieces have separated

Bat bugs

Bats can bring bat bugs, which look a lot like bed bugs. Exclusion addresses the source by removing the bats, but if you are seeing bites we can also help with the bugs themselves. See our bed bug page for more

Who we serve

Homes, businesses and farms

We handle bats in houses, commercial buildings, and farm buildings across all 11 counties we serve

Homes

Attics, rooflines, and vents on houses across the South Metro

Businesses

Quiet, reliable bat exclusion for commercial buildings

Farms

Outbuildings, barns, and farm structures too

See the 11 counties we serve

Exclusion specialists

We find and seal the gaps you would never spot

Licensed & insured

Family-owned in Jordan since 2021

No rigid contracts

We tell you what you need, and what you don't

Details

Common questions

Is it legal to remove bats in Minnesota?
Bats are a protected species in Minnesota, so humane exclusion with one-way exits is the approach. We do not trap or kill bats. They leave on their own through the exits, then we seal the gaps so they cannot get back in.
When can bats be excluded in Minnesota?
Timing depends on the season because of the summer pup season. We do not want to trap young bats inside that cannot yet fly. After the inspection, our office confirms the right timing for your home.
How do bats get into my attic?
Through small gaps at roof edges, ridge and gable vents, chimneys, loose flashing, and siding or trim gaps. Bats can fit through openings about half an inch across, which is why a careful inspection matters.
Do I need to be home?
For the inspection, yes, so we can show you what we find inside the attic. Most of the exclusion work happens outside on the roofline, so you do not need to be there for every visit.
What if a bat is inside my living space?
Keep pets and people away from it, close interior doors, and open an exterior door or window if it is safe so it can fly out. Then call our office. Do not handle a bat with bare hands.

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