Custom Bat Houses Knoxville

As the sun sets, bats emerge to hunt and pollinate — and they play a vital role in our ecosystem. Installing a custom bat house gives them a safe, designated roost away from your home, which is especially valuable after a professional bat exclusion. For bat removal services, visit our Bat Removal page.

Benefits of Installing a Bat House

• Natural Pest Control: A single bat can consume thousands of insects per night, dramatically reducing mosquitoes and other pests without pesticides.
• Pollination and Seed Dispersal: Like bees, bats help pollinate plants and disperse seeds, supporting local plant diversity across East Tennessee.
• Reduced Re-Entry Risk: When bats have an appealing alternative roost nearby, they're far less likely to attempt to re-enter your home after an exclusion.

Our Custom Design and Installation Process

At Wills Wildlife Control, we specialize in designing and installing custom bat houses built for Knoxville's local bat species. Our process includes:

1. Property Assessment: We evaluate sunlight exposure, wind direction, and surrounding vegetation to find the optimal mounting location.
2. Custom Design: We build bat houses tailored to the specific needs of local bat species, mimicking natural roosting conditions like those found in hollow trees.
3. Installation: We mount the house at the correct height and orientation to maximize the chance bats will adopt it quickly.

Supporting Local Bat Conservation

By installing a bat house, you're contributing directly to bat conservation in the Knoxville area. Our designs replicate conditions found in natural roosting sites, provide a secure space to raise young, and cater to the specific behavior patterns of local species. For more on bat conservation, visit Bat Conservation International.

Make sure your bat removal is handled legally and humanely first — see our Tennessee Bat Removal Laws post for what you need to know.