Bat removal and exclusion in Regina
Humane bat exclusion, one-way cone planning and attic clean-up guidance for Regina and Saskatoon properties. Bats are protected, so the work has to be done correctly and at the right time of year.
What you get
- Roofline, soffit and gable inspection
- Confirmation that no dependent young are present
- One-way exclusion devices correctly sited
- Permanent sealing of every entry point
- Guidance on safe guano clean-up
How to tell you have bats
Bats enter through very small gaps at the roofline, gable ends and where fascia meets brick. The first evidence usually shows on the exterior wall below the entry point rather than inside the building.
Watching the building at dusk is the fastest way to confirm it. Bats leave the roost within a predictable window after sunset and use the same exit point every night.
What to look for
- Dark staining or droppings on siding below a soffit or gable
- Scratching or squeaking in the attic at dusk and dawn
- Bats seen leaving the same point of the building each evening
- A strong ammonia smell from an attic or wall void
- Grease marks around a small gap at the roofline
How bat exclusion works
You cannot trap or poison bats in Canada, and you should not want to. The method is to let them leave and prevent them returning.
Roost inspection
We identify the roost, map every entry point and establish whether dependent young are present before proposing any work.
Timing assessment
Exclusion is scheduled for a window that is both legal and humane. If it is the wrong time of year we will tell you and book it properly.
One-way exclusion
Cones and valves are fitted so bats can leave but cannot re-enter. Nothing is trapped inside the structure.
Sealing and clean-up
Once the roost is clear, every gap is permanently sealed and we advise on guano removal and insulation.
Please do not
- Seal an entry point while bats are still inside
- Attempt exclusion when young may be present
- Handle a bat directly, with or without gloves
- Use repellents or ultrasonic devices, they do not work
- Disturb accumulated guano without proper protection
Timing is a legal question, not a preference
There is a period each year when young bats cannot yet fly. Excluding during that window seals flightless young inside the structure, where they die in the wall. That is both illegal and a far worse problem for you than the bats were.
We will tell you the correct window for your property even when that means waiting. Any company willing to exclude at any time of year is not one you want on your roof.
What affects the price
Bat work is priced on access and the number of entry points, not on how many bats are present.
- Height and access, including whether scaffolding is needed
- Number of entry points along the roofline
- Type of construction and how the fascia meets the wall
- Whether attic clean-up and insulation work are in scope
- Time of year and whether the job must be scheduled
- Whether outbuildings are also affected
Properties we treat
Houses and bungalows
Full roofline survey, exclusion and permanent sealing with a photographic record.
Older heritage properties
Careful work on soft mortar and original fascia, sealing without damaging the fabric.
Barns and outbuildings
Rural buildings often host larger roosts and need staged exclusion across several access points.
Commercial and institutional
Discreet scheduling with documentation for facilities and insurance records.
Bat questions Saskatchewan property owners ask
Can you remove bats at any time of year?
No. There is a window during which young bats cannot fly, and excluding then would trap them inside. We will tell you the correct timing for your property rather than doing work that is both illegal and ineffective.
Are bats dangerous?
Bats are beneficial and generally avoid people, but any direct contact should be assessed by a health professional straight away. Accumulated guano is also a genuine respiratory hazard. Never handle a bat directly.
Will they come back next year?
Not if the entry points are sealed properly. Bats return to the same roost by habit, so permanent sealing after exclusion is what ends the cycle.
Do I need to clean the attic?
Sometimes. Light contamination can often be left, while heavier accumulation affects insulation performance and air quality. We assess it and tell you honestly which applies.
Can I just block the hole myself?
Please do not. Sealing an active roost traps the colony inside, and they will find another way into the living space. Exclusion has to come first.
How long does the process take?
The exclusion devices stay in place for several days to let the whole colony clear, then we return to seal. Total elapsed time is usually one to two weeks.
Related services
Book a bat roost inspection
Regina bookings placed before 1pm are usually attended the same day. Saskatoon runs on a scheduled route.