10-Eleven: Your Local Bat Removal Experts
While bats play a valuable role in Virginia’s ecosystem, they become a serious problem when they enter your home. From structural damage and health concerns to legal restrictions on removal, bat infestations should never be taken lightly.
At 10-Eleven Nuisance Wildlife Control, we specialize in professional bat inspections, exclusion, and legal removal—and when it comes to bats, timing and training matter.
Why Bats Are a Problem Inside Your Home
Once bats find a way in—often through small openings in ridge vents, soffits, gables, or roofline gaps—they can cause extensive damage:
Guano Accumulation: Bat droppings build up quickly, damaging insulation and wood structures, while creating strong odors and potential respiratory hazards.
Urine Stains & Greasy Rub Marks: Bats often leave visible signs of entry that stain walls, trim, and siding.
Noise: Scratching, squeaking, and fluttering can be heard at night as bats come and go.
Health Risks You Should Know
Rabies Risk – Bats are among the top carriers of rabies in North America. If one enters a living space, even without a known bite, testing or post-exposure treatment may be needed.
Histoplasmosis – Guano can harbor spores of Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus that causes a serious lung infection when airborne particles are inhaled.
Bat Bugs – Similar to bed bugs, these pests can spread through the home if a bat colony is present.
Virginia's Bat Removal “Blackout” Period
In Virginia, a seasonal blackout period restricts bat removal and exclusion during the summer maternity season. This ensures flightless juvenile bats (pups) are not orphaned or trapped inside homes.
Currently, we are in that blackout period—but that doesn’t mean you should wait to act.
Why You Should Call Now
Although full removal and exclusion work is temporarily restricted, this is the perfect time to schedule your inspection. Here's why:
We’ll identify all entry points and develop your exclusion plan.
When the blackout ends, service slots fill quickly. Scheduling now ensures you're at the front of the line.
Waiting can increase your risk for property damage and health hazards.
Trust the Pros: Bat Standards Certified
At 10-Eleven, every Wildlife Control Operator is fully licensed and Bat Standards Certified, as now required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly DGIF). This certification ensures we meet the highest standards for humane, legal, and effective bat removal and exclusion work.
Proudly Serving:
Southwest Virginia
Roanoke & New River Valleys
Northern Virginia
Central Virginia & Southside
Middle Peninsula Region
Call 10-Eleven Nuisance Wildlife Control today to schedule your bat inspection. Let’s protect your home—and keep you one step ahead.
540-838-1601
www.10elevennwc.com
10-Eleven Nuisance Wildlife Control
Trusted. Certified. Local. Humane.
Protecting your home—while protecting our native wildlife.
