{"id":23348,"date":"2023-12-29T22:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T22:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23348"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:02:34","slug":"bat-noises","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bat-noises\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sounds Do Bats Make?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/bats\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/bats\/bat-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/bats\/bat-guano\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n          <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                    \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666.webp 1000w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666.jpg 1000w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" alt=\"Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-cincinnati_jpg_1000_666.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Hearing chirping, squeaking, or chittering noises at dusk or dawn?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be sharing your home with bats. Listen, compare, and learn what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-bats-sound-like-in-the-attic\">What Do Bats Sound Like in the Attic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-pitched chirping  squeaking, and chittering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flapping or fluttering from wings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scratching or scurrying noises at dusk or dawn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-bat-vocal-noises\">Common Bat Vocal Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sats have vocalizations to communicate. These vocalizations typically sound like squeaking or chittering sounds. You can hear these sounds at dusk or dawn when bats are most active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-juvenile-bats-chirping\">Juvenile Bats Chirping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen carefully to these bat pup noises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bats-in-Attic-Audio-.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bats-chittering-in-the-dormer\">Bats Chittering in the Dormer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recorded during an inspection, listen to the bats through the dormer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Bat-Noises-in-Dormer-Audio.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" 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I called 3 companies and decided on Critter Control. Jake &amp; Travis were very knowledgeable &amp; professional. They have given me a 1 year warranty that the\u00a0<strong>bat<\/strong>s won\u2019t get back into my house after they sealed every crack &amp; crevice outside the house. I\u2019m hoping for some peace of mind now that the\u00a0<strong>bat<\/strong>s are gone!<br><\/p><cite><a href=\"http:\/\/Much to my horror, I had a\u00a0bat\u00a0infestation; including 4\u00a0bats that found their way inside my house! I called 3 companies and decided on Critter Control. Jake &amp; Travis were very knowledgeable &amp; professional. They have given me a 1 year warranty that the\u00a0bats won\u2019t get back into my house after they sealed every crack &amp; crevice outside the house. I\u2019m hoping for some peace of mind now that the\u00a0bats are gone!\">Susan G, Wilmington, DE<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517012888\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do bat noises sound like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bat noises typically consist of high-pitched squeaks, clicks, and chirps that are difficult for humans to hear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517072580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do bats make noises? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Bats make noises for a variety of reasons, including communication, echolocation, and social interaction within their colonies.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517092797\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When are bats most vocal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bats are generally most vocal at night, particularly during their active feeding periods and when communicating with other bats in their colony. Bats do make noises during the day especially if they are disturbed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517112247\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do all bat species make the same noises?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, different bat species have distinct vocalizations that can vary in frequency, duration, and pattern depending on the species.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517119410\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can bat noises be heard by humans?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While some bat noises can be heard by humans, many are at frequencies too high for the human ear to detect. Special bat detectors are often used to record and analyze bat vocalizations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517136423\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do bats use echolocation to make noises?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bats use echolocation by emitting high-frequency calls and listening to the echoes that bounce back, allowing them to navigate and locate prey in the dark.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517165349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do bat noises change depending on the bat&#8217;s activity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, bat vocalizations can vary based on the bat&#8217;s behavior, such as feeding, mating, or defending territory.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517188421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can bat noises be used to identify different species?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the unique characteristics of bat vocalizations can often be used to distinguish between different bat species.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517229865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do baby bats make different noises than adult bats?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Bats are small, nocturnal mammals that use echolocation to navigate and hunt for food at night. Bats emit a series of ultrasonic sounds (above 20 kHz) beyond the human range of hearing. Echolocation works like sonar. Bats use the echo to understand their environment. If you have a bat infestation, it is incredibly unlikely you will notice a problem because of echolocation. But bats do make other noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most mammals, bats have vocalizations to communicate. These vocalizations typically sound like squeaking or chittering sounds. You can hear these sounds at dusk or dawn when bats are most active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer, it is easy to mistake a bat infestation for birds. Baby bats make high-pitched chirps that sound very similar to birds.Bat chirps and squeaks are soft and high-pitched. Unless the bat colony is large or you happen to be in the attic, the bat noises are difficult to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is more likely to hear bat sounds created by movement. Bats leave every night at dusk to feed. They have to crawl to the bat exit hole. You can hear scratching and scurrying noises. You might mistake bat noises in the wall for mice; they sound so similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could hear bats flying in the attic or the chimney. Flapping and fluttering noises are more often heard in chimneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bat-sounds-at-night\">Bat Sounds at Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents most often hear bat sounds at night or in the early morning when the pests are either leaving or returning from their food search. The noises people can hear result from bats&#8217; movements. As flying mammals, bats make fluttering noises with their wings. They also use their wings as hands to climb and crawl, so homeowners may hear scratching on walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a bat in the attic? Listen to <a href=\"\/resources\/animal-noises\/\">animal in attic sound guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-signs-of-a-bat-infestation\">Other Signs of a Bat Infestation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bats are one of the hardest critters to hear. They are small, so they don\u2019t make as much noise moving as compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/squirrels\/squirrel-noises\/\">squirrels <\/a>or raccoons. Their echolocations are at a high frequency that people cannot hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common sign of a bat infestation is a flying bat. People usually see the bats flying out of their houses at dusk. Another common sign is finding guano. Bats defecate where they roost and before they take off for the evening. So piles can be found in the attic and next to bat entry holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bat-control-amp-removal\">Bat Control &amp; Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infestations of bats are problematic because the pests spread diseases and damage property. For example, they knock things down while flying and defecate all over homes. The pests may carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bats-rabies\/\">rabies<\/a>, and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bat-guano\/\">droppings<\/a> facilitate the growth of histoplasmosis. Hearing bat noises in the house should prompt homeowners to contact Wildlife Control as soon as possible. The trained professionals at Critter Control can remove bats efficiently and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have noticed bat guano in your home, contact a professional to schedule bat removal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9e9be3cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cdc-warning-0\">CDC Warning<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In the United States, bats are the 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I called 3 companies and decided on Critter Control. Jake &amp; Travis were very knowledgeable &amp; professional. They have given me a 1 year warranty that the\u00a0<strong>bat<\/strong>s won\u2019t get back into my house after they sealed every crack &amp; crevice outside the house. 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when communicating with other bats in their colony. Bats do make noises during the day especially if they are disturbed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517112247\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do all bat species make the same noises?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, different bat species have distinct vocalizations that can vary in frequency, duration, and pattern depending on the species.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517119410\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can bat noises be heard by humans?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While some bat noises can be heard by humans, many are at frequencies too high for the human ear to detect. Special bat detectors are often used to record and analyze bat vocalizations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517136423\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do bats use echolocation to make noises?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bats use echolocation by emitting high-frequency calls and listening to the echoes that bounce back, allowing them to navigate and locate prey in the dark.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517165349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do bat noises change depending on the bat&#8217;s activity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, bat vocalizations can vary based on the bat&#8217;s behavior, such as feeding, mating, or defending territory.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740517188421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can bat noises be used to identify different species?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the 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