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About Oakland Bat Removal
Welcome to oaklandbat.com. We are the only qualified bat removal company in Oakland, California. We are a fully insured (both residential and commercial insurance), locally owned, full-service wildlife control company that specializes in bat removal. Our "Bat Getter" team members are experts at humane bat removal and exclusion. They guarantee utmost satisfaction and offer extended warranty options to ensure the sanctity of your property and peace of mind.Bat removal requires an in-depth understanding of bat behavior, including their mating and roosting habits. Our team of technicians is highly trained, knowledgeable, and experienced when it comes to the humane removal of bats. Asides from their technical expertise, we also provide them with new technologies, so they can make use of the most advanced tools to attain great results for our clients. Customer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. That's why we are happy to give free bat control advice over the phone if it is a simple issue you can solve on your own. If not, we will send a technician there within hours to determine the extent of the infestation problem. This allows the technician to develop a robust solution that will get rid of the bats and prevent them from returning in the long term. We pride ourselves on our humane approach to bat control. We never use poisons or traps as they injure or kill bats. Instead, we employ exclusions and preventive methods wherever possible. It is our mission to practice safe, humane bat control services to homeowners, businesses, and municipalities. We look forward to helping you handle your bat infestation problem. We operate 24-7-365, so don't hesitate to call us at 510-984-1014 to discuss your bat problem and schedule a fast appointment.
Residential
We are experts at removing bats from residential properties. Whether you have a single bat trapped in your house, a colony roosting in your attic, and/or various other problems, there is no need to worry! During our removal process, we make sure to inspect your entire home carefully, tracking down all the entrypoints bats are using to invade your place. Next, we perform a process called live exclusion (where no bats are harmed and all exit your property), then seal all entry holes completely shut. We also take care of the cleanup process after, so your home is safe and clean!
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Besides residential areas, we also have a wealth of experience removing bats from commercial properties! We begin by investigating the area for possible bat entrances, covering holes even as small as 1/4 of an inch. Through our live exclusion process, bats leave the building through one-way exits, and we seal up every hole afterward. Once the bats have been removed, we perform a cleanup process. This includes dealing with guano, replacing damaged insulation, and decontaminating the place.
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What Our Customers Say
I had a bat flying around in my house at 9pm, and CITY bat removal came right out and caught it in a net.
Sarah Lakewood
I had an annoying colony of bats stuck in my attic for a while before I finally decided to call for help. They were able to quickly and thoroughly solve the problem!
Brandon Chung
They did a great job clearing my attic of bats and didn't hurt any of the creatures.
Charlotte Demers
The technicians at CITY Bat Removal are skilled, professional, and know exactly what they're doing. Would highly recommend.
Mark O'Connor
My house stank of bats and their guano inside my wall. CITY Bat Removal not only removed the bats, they also got rid of the smell!
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If I Install A Bat House, Will It Keep Bats Away?
Bats are a natural part of our balanced ecosystem and they help control insects very well. Bats can eat up to one-thousand mosquitos per hour. They will also feed on scorpions, beetles, centipedes and other pesky insects.
The problem is that bats often end up in the attics of houses and they can do quite a bit of damage. They will chew on wood, wiring and insulation posing a fire risk. Bat guano also carries a number of fungi which can cause serious lung damage in humans.
So, bats on the property are great for insect control but bats in the attic are terrible for other reasons. People often assume that installing a bat house will prevent bats from taking up residence in an attic. Unfortunately, this just isn't the case.
Installing Bat Houses
It is still a good idea to install a bat house, even though it will not prevent them from getting into your attic. The only way to do that is to seal up the openings so that the bats can't get in. Some type of wire mesh or screen is typically the best material to use.
When installing it, you'll want to leave about a twelve-inch lip all the way around the opening. If there are already bats in the attic, this will allow them to fly out while preventing their return.
Bat houses are best mounted ten to twelve feet high, facing either South or South east. You'll want to avoid mounting a bat house on a tree as this leaves them open to too many natural predators. Instead, mount your bat house on a pole or the side of a structure.
Choose a location that gets a lot of sunlight starting early in the day. Bats prefer their temperature to be between eighty-five and one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. Proper placement of a bat house is of the utmost importance.
Protecting Your Home
The best approach is a proactive approach. If you can seal up openings before bats move in, that is your best bet. However, if you find you already have bats living in your attic then a bat house may help you move them out.
However, it will only be successful if the bat house is properly placed and entry to your attic is prohibited. Ensure that there is an open water source near the bat house and it is in a quiet location. You'll also want to take the proper precautions when cleaning up the mess bats leave behind in your attic.