Bat Removal Services in Simcoe
In Simcoe, it’s possible that homeowners may have bats roosting overhead without obvious signs. Bats have the ability to slip through tiny openings the size of a dime, which allows them to settle undisturbed for up to months at a time.
Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc. provides safe, humane bat removal services to homeowners throughout Simcoe. With more than 18 years of wildlife control experience, our team knows how to identify and resolve bat infestations quickly, while prioritizing the safety of the bat population as well as your home.
Identifying Potential Bat Infestations
Since bats are elusive by nature, their presence may go unnoticed initially. Be alert for:
- Gentle scratching or wing-fluttering sounds within wall cavities or overhead spaces after sundown
- Clusters of tiny droppings accumulating around guttering systems, soffit areas, and beneath windows
- Greasy, darkened smudges visible near air vents, along rooflines, or surrounding attic access areas
- A distinctive musty or pungent ammonia smell originating from attic spaces or upper storeys
- Evening bat departures observable through gable vents, chimney stacks, or roof ridge areas
Serious Consequences of Bat Presence Indoors
Despite their environmental benefits, bats living within your home pose considerable hazards:
- Medical Concerns: Guano accumulation harbours harmful fungal organisms responsible for histoplasmosis infections, while bats can potentially carry rabies virus. They also introduce various parasites and insects.
- Building Impact: Continuous exposure to bat waste and urine compromises insulation effectiveness, causes wood staining, and generates unpleasant odours that prove challenging to eliminate.
- Secondary Infestations: As bats expand their access routes, these enlarged openings become entry points for additional unwanted wildlife including mice, birds, and raccoons.
Our Humane Bat Removal Process
Our approach ensures bats are safely removed and your home is protected for the future:
- Inspection: We perform a full assessment of your attic, soffits, and roofline to locate active entry points and determine the size of the colony.
- One-Way Exclusion: We install wildlife-grade bat doors that allow bats to leave naturally while preventing re-entry.
- Entry Point Sealing: Once the structure is confirmed clear, we seal all access points using durable, bat-proof materials.
- Cleanup & Disinfection: We recommend professional removal of bat guano and urine to eliminate odours and reduce potential health risks.
Why Simcoe Homes Attract Bats
Simcoe features many quiet neighbourhoods, as well as plenty of surrounding farmland and wooded areas. These are ideal conditions for bats to roost in. Bats want to find areas with fewer streetlights and low activity at night, as this lets them sneak into homes largely undetected.
The nearby woodlots and rivers are ideal for finding food, and the large trees provide hunting corridors for them at night.
Simcoe has lots of older homes throughout town, especially near Colborne Street and Robinson Street. These homes are likely to have unsealed gaps that bats can enter through. The area near the Lyn Valley trail also features lots of corridors and forest systems that can create foraging areas for bats. Our team is equipped to handle the design characteristics of Simcoe homes and gear each removal plan toward your property’s specific challenges.
Common Bat Species in Simcoe
Two species define Simcoe’s bat landscape: the resilient Big Brown Bat, which continues to flourish in urban environments, and the Little Brown Myotis, whose populations have tragically declined due to white-nose syndrome—a fungal disease devastating bat colonies across North America
Each species varies in behaviour and colony size, and we adjust our strategies accordingly to ensure safe and effective removal.
Schedule Your Simcoe Bat Removal Service
Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc. offers expert, humane solutions throughout Simcoe to help you take back your home, so don’t wait. If you see signs of bat colonies in your home, call us at 226-802-9453, or complete our online quote form to book an inspection.
Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc. provides bat removal and bat control in Southwestern Ontario, including Brantford, Hamilton, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Waterloo, Oakville, Burlington, Niagara Falls, Woodstock, Stratford, Simcoe, Caledonia. Our bat removal and control process is humane and effective. Schedule your inspection today!
