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Bat Season Is Almost Here—Get Inspected Now!
By Frontline Animal Removal – Serving Stark, Summit, and Portage Counties
In the world of nuisance wildlife removal, summer means many things—raccoons, squirrels, groundhogs—but for those of us in the Canton, Akron, and Kent areas, it also means bat season is almost in full swing.
Right now, we’re in a kind of holding pattern when it comes to dealing with bats. That’s because Ohio’s bat laws prevent us from excluding (kicking out) bats during their maternity season, which runs from May 16 to July 31. During this time, mother bats are raising their flightless pups. Excluding them now would strand the babies inside to die, which is both inhumane and illegal. The state of Ohio takes bat protection seriously, and rightly so—bats play a critical role in our ecosystem. You can learn more about these regulations from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
But just because we can’t remove bats at the moment doesn’t mean we’re not busy. In fact, now is the perfect time to schedule a bat inspection.
Why You Should Book a Bat Inspection Now
If you suspect bats have taken up residence in your attic, walls, or eaves, getting an inspection now positions you perfectly for legal removal and exclusion work in August and September. As soon as mid-August rolls around, we’ll be hitting the ground running with bat exclusions—and the people who’ve already scheduled inspections will be at the top of our list.
Our inspections are thorough and informed by years of hands-on experience. We check rooflines, gable vents, ridge vents, dormers, flashing gaps, soffits—you name it. But in this week’s YouTube video, Ryan shares an important tip that even seasoned DIYers can overlook:
Don’t just look up—look down.
Guano (bat droppings) on the ground is a clear indicator of a nearby entry or roosting spot. In some sad cases, fallen bat pups can also signal the main entry point above.
These telltale signs on the ground can be your most accurate clue when pinpointing where bats are coming and going.
In this post Ryan explains the significance of this tip.
What Happens During a Bat Inspection?
When we come out for a bat inspection, we’re looking to answer a few key questions:
- Are bats present?
- Where are they entering and exiting the structure?
- What repairs and modifications are necessary to permanently exclude them?
If bats are confirmed, we provide a detailed plan for bat exclusion—a process where one-way doors are installed so bats can leave but not return. After confirming all bats are gone, we seal up the structure to prevent future entry.
You can read more about our process in our posts on getting ready for bat exclusions and bat removal and exclusion.
We’re Booking Now for Late Summer Exclusions
Bat problems don’t go away on their own. In fact, colonies often grow over time if left unaddressed. If you’ve heard fluttering in the attic, seen bats flying out at dusk, or found guano on your siding or patio—this is the time to act.
Frontline Animal Removal is currently scheduling bat inspections for homeowners across Stark, Summit, and Portage Counties. Once the exclusion window opens on August 15, our schedule fills quickly.
Let us take a look now, so we’re ready to solve the problem the moment the law allows.
Ready for a Bat Inspection?
Call us today or fill out our contact form to get on the schedule. We’re here to help you protect your home—and the bats, too.
Frontline Animal Removal — Professional Wildlife Removal & Repair Services in Canton, Akron, and Kent, Ohio. Serving Stark, Summit, and Portage Counties.