Be vigilant if you ever find a bat in your home – these mysterious creatures can pose serious health risks! Rabies, for instance, is spread through bites that might not be easy to detect due their fine teeth. Histoplasmosis may also occur when airborne dust from droppings (guano) gets into the lungs. Fortunately with awareness and quick action it’s possible to avoid any danger associated with bats inside your dwelling.
Discovering bats flying inside your home or finding bat droppings in your attic is alarming — and it signals a bat problem that requires immediate attention. Bats can enter through gaps as small as 6mm, making even a well-maintained home vulnerable. In the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the most common species found roosting in homes include the little brown bat and big brown bat — both protected under local wildlife legislation.
Whether you have a single bat in a living space or a colony roosting in your attic, understanding how to remove bats from your home safely is critical. Do NOT attempt to handle bats with bare hands — they can carry rabies and handling without protection is dangerous.
As an adventurer of the night, a bat was ready to take their first steps into unfamiliar territory when nightfall descended. Growing courage in this new world gave them strength as they ventured through shadows and beyond what had once been walls that contained them.
Now, with more patience than ever before–and all it needed was darkness and freedom!–the brave explorers found themselves on the cusp of discovery; only needing to be mindful while being captured gently so its fragile body could find solace out amongst nature where twilight reigns.
Be vigilant if you ever find a bat in your home — these creatures can pose serious health risks. Rabies is spread through bites that may not be easy to detect due to their fine teeth. Histoplasmosis may also occur when airborne dust from bat droppings (guano) gets into the lungs. Bat droppings are acidic and can damage insulation and structural materials over time.
Eliminating a bat colony requires a proper bat exclusion strategy. The most effective time to act is spring (before pups are born) or late summer/fall (after pups can fly). Steps include:
Many homeowners try ultrasonic devices to deter bats. These devices are largely ineffective — bats quickly habituate to ultrasonic frequencies, and there is no scientific evidence supporting their use as a bat control method. The only proven, lasting solution is a professional bat exclusion performed by a licensed wildlife control company.
Attempting bat removal without professional training is risky and may be illegal. In both Ontario and Quebec, bats are protected species. Your local wildlife agency — the OMNRF in Ontario or the MFFP in Quebec — regulates when and how bat exclusion can be performed. Violating these regulations can result in significant fines.
Aspen Wildlife Control’s certified technicians work in compliance with both provincial wildlife agencies, ensuring bat removal is performed legally, effectively, and humanely across the Ottawa-Gatineau capital region.
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