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McMahon + Nuisance Wildlife Control

Bat Control in Evansville, IN.

A careful way out.
Protection for your home.

Professional bat inspection, humane exclusion and entry-point sealing for homes and businesses. We connect the activity you’re noticing with a plan for the building.

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Evansville & nearby communities
Brown bat in flight with its wings fully extended
Humane exclusion.Thoughtful prevention.
Respect the wildlife. Protect the property.
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The McMahon family.
Start with what you notice

Signs of bats
in your attic or roofline.

You may notice the activity before you see the animal. These clues are a reason to have the property assessed—not a reason to start closing openings yourself.

Activity around dusk

Bats repeatedly leaving one area near the roof, vents or an upper wall can point to a roost inside.

Sounds above the ceiling

Light scratching or squeaking in attic spaces may deserve a closer look, especially with other signs of activity.

Droppings or staining

Accumulated droppings or marks near an opening can help guide an inspection of the affected area.

Other wildlife can leave similar clues. Identification comes before the control plan.

A route out. A plan to keep them out.

How professional
bat exclusion works.

Exclusion allows bats to leave through a controlled exit while limiting their return. The species, building and season determine how and when the work can proceed.

Understand the roost and the building.

We look for activity, likely entry routes and the conditions around the roofline. An inspection helps define the exclusion method and any seasonal limitations.

  • Identify primary and secondary openings
  • Assess attic activity and affected materials
  • Plan the appropriate next steps
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Illustrative model. The property assessment determines the actual method and repair details.

The right method needs the right timing

Seasonal timing matters for bat removal.

Bats may use a building to raise young or shelter through cold weather. Excluding them at the wrong time can leave young bats trapped inside or put the animals at risk.

Young batsMay not yet be ready to leave the roost.
Cold weatherShelter needs can affect safe timing.

A season-aware plan

We assess activity and conditions before recommending exclusion. Pup-rearing periods, winter weather and species protections can affect the work.

There is no single date that makes every building ready for exclusion. Start with an assessment of your property.

Indiana DNR bat guidance
Removal and prevention belong together

Entry-point sealing for long-term bat prevention.

The route bats use is part of the problem. We look beyond the main opening to the smaller details that can keep a roofline vulnerable.

Roof intersections

Roof edges, junctions and trim details can conceal access routes. Targeted sealing addresses the openings identified during inspection.

Vents & fascia

Appropriate screening and repairs can protect vulnerable vents and roofline components while respecting the building’s ventilation needs.

Small secondary gaps

More than one opening may need attention. Secondary sealing and final closure work together with the exclusion process.

Two brown bats roosting beneath a short timber beam

Care for the animal.
Care for the structure.

Bat exclusion is designed around how bats leave a roost. It offers a way to resolve an unwanted entry while treating the wildlife with care.

The spaces left behind

Bat guano cleanup & attic restoration.

Where bat activity has affected the attic, removal is only part of the picture. We assess droppings, debris and insulation to recommend the appropriate cleanup and restoration scope.

Illustrative restored attic with clean insulation and timber framing Illustrative attic
After the bats have left.Give the attic a fresh start.

  • Affected material removal

    Assess debris and contaminated insulation.

  • Cleanup & disinfection

    Give affected areas professional attention.

  • Insulation replacement

    Discuss replacement where appropriate.

Cleanup and insulation needs are assessed with the property.

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An indoor encounter needs a careful next step

Bats in living spaces
& possible exposure.

1

Keep your distance.

Keep people and pets away. Avoid touching the bat or attempting to catch it yourself.

2

Call about the property.

Tell McMahon where the bat was seen and what is happening. We’ll discuss the situation and availability.

(812) 475-1100
3

Get exposure guidance.

A bite, scratch, possible contact or uncertainty while someone was sleeping warrants prompt advice from a healthcare professional or local health department.

Do not release an indoor bat before getting public-health guidance. For a known bite or scratch, wash the area with soap and water and seek medical help right away.

CDC bat guidance
Clear answers before you call

Bat control
questions, answered.

A little understanding makes the next step easier. The property assessment fills in the details.

Brown bat gliding in a three-quarter side view
How do you know whether bats are inside?

An inspection looks at the signs of activity, likely roosting areas and potential entry routes. Sounds or droppings alone do not always identify the animal, so the findings guide the plan.

Do you use traps for bat control?

Bat work focuses on appropriate exclusion: allowing bats to leave a structure through a controlled route, then addressing the ways back inside. The species, building and conditions determine the method.

Can bat exclusion happen at any time of year?

Timing matters. Young bats may not yet be able to leave a roost, and winter eviction can put bats at risk. Weather and species considerations also affect the work. An assessment helps establish the appropriate timing.

Should I seal an opening myself?

Avoid sealing a suspected active entry before the situation is assessed. Closing the wrong opening at the wrong time can trap bats inside the building. Exclusion and sealing need to be coordinated.

Is attic cleanup included with exclusion?

Cleanup and insulation needs are assessed with the property. The team will discuss the appropriate scope, which may include affected material removal, cleanup, disinfection and replacement insulation. It is not automatically the same for every attic.

Where do you provide bat control?

Contact McMahon about a property in Evansville, Southwestern Indiana or Western Kentucky. We’ll confirm availability for your address and the service you need. Existing Nuisance customers can also call (812) 801-7712.

Wildlife expertise. The McMahon way.
A clear plan starts with your property

Arrange a
bat inspection.

Tell us where you’re located and what you’ve noticed. We’ll help you understand the next step for the building.

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Talk with McMahon(812) 475-1100

Activity at dusk. A sound above the ceiling.
Start with what you know.

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