Bat Removal

Bats carry many parasites such as mites, ticks, chiggers, and parasitic flies, to name a few. Internally, they can carry tapeworms and roundworms. Bats with rabies may venture out and bite humans or large animals, such as cattle.

Call (219) 707-1968 to learn more about bat removal, trapping, control, and repair of any damage caused by the bats in Northwest Indiana.

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Based on 228 reviews

JoEllen Balazs

16:46 21 Oct 25

Absolutely the best people to work with, Conor knew within minutes what was going on in my attic. Very knowledgeable and very nice to do business with. Thanks again for everything.

Alan Stephens

17:09 20 Oct 25

Happy with the service so far. Still to early to know if the bat issue we have has been resolved or I would have given a 5 star rating. They were very informative and quickly performed the necessary work to address the problem.

Susan Jensen

14:03 08 Oct 25

Shamrock Wildlife is a terrific company! I have hired them twice and would recommend them to anyone. They are so attentive, efficient, professional and honest! My first experience was a groundhog problem they completely took care of. First they excluded him from under my shed, then came back and sealed off any future attempts by Mr. Groundhog to build his home. Never had another problem with the heavy wire screen they installed at ground level, even going into ground to prevent digging. I was so pleased with their work that I called them first when my second wildlife problem arose.

Bats! Yuck! They promptly found the entry points! After testing for current infestation they sealed up the roof to avoid re-entry. Next they vacuumed out entire attic insulation, then they disinfected attic before blowing in all new, clean insulation. I am so pleased with their wonderful job!! Bat remediation is the best feeling, knowing my house is now free and clear. Yes, Shamrock is the way to go!

aurora kittredge

01:28 07 Oct 25

We had a squirrel move into the walls between our townhome over the summer. Shamrock came out and gave me an quote and setup the trap the same day. It was on the second floor where he had to work around electrical lines. Very professional and informative about the situation. They checked the trap daily until they caught the culprit. They removed their trap and covered the hole until we could get the siding repaired. Reasonably priced and efficient service. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Mike Martin

18:36 06 Oct 25

Connor and crew are in sync with their experience, whether it’s catch n release or just keeping the critters out. I’ve used Shamrock 3 times now and each project was completed quickly and successfully.

Dino Vellios

16:00 13 Aug 25

Shamrock Wildlife were great to deal with, detailed on what I could expect with the trapping, daily checking on traps, and cleanup. It was easy to schedule, easy to pay online. They were able to capture a couple raccoons and an unexpected possum that were constantly using my yard as a bathroom, even adding some extra nights as the raccoons weren’t showing up. After the service, they checked in to notify me of what was caught, and options available if the need arises again. Would definitely use again if the need ever comes up again.

Heather Ellis

15:50 13 Aug 25

Shamrock helped to rectify our chipmunk problem. Ryan, Connor and crew were very helpful and knowledgeable. Great quality of work. I highly recommend them!

Julie

15:46 07 Aug 25

Shamrock Wildlife Services is just the best. They are consistently thorough, fair and a pleasure to work with. Best of all, they solved my racoon problem! I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed. Highly recommend.

Amber Shuta

20:30 23 Jul 25

We had a great experience with Shamrock! Connor and the whole staff are all very responsive and were always in contact with us throughout the whole process. We had a bat problem in our attic and they came out within the week got everything set up and checked in often to see how it was going. Would definitely recommend!

Rachel Kuhn

13:50 17 Jul 25

Highly recommend. Conor came out quickly and removed raccoons who had moved into our furnace flue. Also did some preventative work to discourage future wildlife visitors. Great communication and timely service.

Deanne Gloppen

13:09 19 Jun 25

Very knowledgeable and professional! Conor provided a very thorough explanation of their services and the prices are very competitive. I contacted Shamrock after a neighbor had used them and would highly recommend for any wildlife issues at your home.

Bats play a valuable role in nature.

Their most common role is eating mosquitoes. Bats eat almost any flying insect when foraging for food, but mosquitoes are the big one. Some bats will eat as much as 4 lbs. of mosquitoes per day. One million bats will eat around 700,000 tons of insects per year! This means that bats can actually be a bit more beneficial for your home than you think, but it is understandable that most homeowners don’t want bats over-running their homes. The only time a bat should ever be killed is if it needs to be tested for rabies. Other than rabies testing, there are plenty of safe and effective means for bat removal. Most species of bats are protected by state law throughout the United States. Knowingly killing, harming, or destroying a bat in its habitat can be punishable by law. Whatever species of bat you find in your home or property, it’s best to leave it alone and call a professional. We have very many effective and humane ways of getting rid of bats from your establishment and keeping them away for good. Shamrock wildlife services would be happy to assist you in removing bats that call your home theirs! Although there are a number of different bat species in Indiana, the two main species are the little brown bat and the big brown bat. They are very similar looking, and it can be difficult to distinguish the difference between the two.

What to do if you know bats are roosting (living) in your attic:

If you find a colony of bats living in your attic or walls, you should give us a call right away at (219)-707-1968. We provide what is called a “bat exclusion” to remove bats from a home. A bat exclusion is the process of installing a 1-way cone for the bats to leave through in tandem with closing off any potential entry points for a bat. Bats can fit through a dime-sized hole, so we have to be very inclusive with sealing a house to completely rid it of a bat issue.

Most species of bats are protected and endangered.

There are a couple times of year we as wildlife control specialists need to respect for the well being of the bats. From June 1st to August 15th bats are raising their young. The mother bat leaves her babies or (pups) inside the attic or wherever they are roosting at the time so she can go out at night and forage for food. If we were to remove these bats during this time the pups would be unable to fly out of our one-way doors, and then would end up dying in your attic of starvation. This could cause a smell or a possible spot on the ceiling where they might have fallen. It is very important to refrain from removing any bats during this time and wait until August 15th when the pups can forage and live on their own, outside of your home. The second time of year we should not remove bats is during the winter. Bats hibernate during the winter because there are not enough insects for them to feed on. If we find bats in your home during this time of year, it’s best to just leave them alone and wait until spring. August is the peak season for bat removal. However, you may find you can have a bat infestation anytime of the year.

Habitat

Bats often reside in abandoned buildings. Bats are a common nuisance because of their odor, droppings, and because many people have developed a common fear of the animal.

Are bats nocturnal?

Yes, bats are nocturnal but may venture in daylight when diseased.

Diet

Depending on the type of bat, a bat consumes mostly insects (around 70 percent of their diet). Larger bats may also eat small mammals, birds, lizards, and frogs but not the ones we see in Indiana.

It is illegal to kill or poison bats!

Some bats are protected under state and federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act, and one should be careful to save remaining species when handling their removal.

Reproduction

The lifespan of an Indiana bat is 9-12 years. The mature females will give birth to one offspring a year, usually in the middle of the summer. These young are able to fly and find their own food sources after being just 1 month old.