How to Remove Bats
Bat issues tend to surface gradually. A homeowner notices bat activity near the roofline in the evening or finds small bat droppings near an exterior wall and assumes it will resolve on its own. In Ontario, that assumption can carry consequences and the spread of diseases, such as rabies, during cleanup or failed attempts to handle the problem without proper precautions.
At SWAT Wildlife, we handle bat removal in many different communities and to help homeowners when they are looking for clear guidance and solutions. We’re here to help you understand how to remove bats from house spaces safely and which steps lead to permanent results instead of short-term relief.
How to Remove a Bat Colony From Your House
Confirm You’re Dealing With Bats
Bats follow a predictable pattern of entering and exiting around dusk and dawn rather than moving throughout the night. The sounds they make are brief and light, not constant or heavy, and droppings are usually found near roof gaps or wall junctions where bats roost, and crumble easily when disturbed.
Identifying the actual cause is important since certain bat species, like the little brown bat, are protected in Ontario, and methods used for rodents can cause legal issues or trap young bats during maternity season.
The Problems With DIY Bat Removal
By the time wildlife experts get involved, many homeowners have already tried to fix the problem themselves by sealing holes or using sprays, but closing the entry point while bats are still inside forces them to search for new exits.
Humane Ways to Repel Bats
A safe method for bat exclusion is to entice it to other common roosting sites and install bat houses. Once the bats are out, be sure to bat proof all entrances so that they can’t re-enter.
At SWAT Wildlife, our process starts by identifying the exact exit points bat populations are using and installing one-way doors that allow them to leave during normal nightly activity, but prevents them from returning.
Sealing and Restoration Are What Make It Permanent
Getting bats out is only half the job. If the entry points stay open, the next bat finds them, or the same ones come back. After exclusion, we seal the openings the bats used and close off nearby gaps that could become the next access route.
We focus on how the bats actually got in, not on surface damage that looks bad but doesn’t matter. If there’s guano or insulation that’s been soiled or compressed, we remove what’s contaminated and restore the area so it’s safe and usable again.
When the cleanup has been ignored for a long time, odours or remains can turn into a separate problem, and that’s when dead animal removal and clean-up may be needed to finish the job properly.
SWAT Wildlife – Your Trusted Local Pest Control Company
At SWAT Wildlife, we work across Ontario providing professional animal removal and bat removal services that follow wildlife regulations and focus on permanent results. Our approach is built on inspection and structural repair, because that is what prevents repeat problems and unnecessary damage.If bats have made their way into your home and you want clear, experienced guidance, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our team to request a quote and find out what proper, humane bat removal looks like when it’s done right the first time.