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Pest control · Wildlife

Bat Removal in Alberta

Bats in an attic, wall or chimney need careful handling. Technica Pest Solutions inspects, excludes bats humanely where permitted, seals entry points and cleans up guano for homes and buildings in Edmonton, Calgary and across Alberta.

Humane bat exclusion
Entry points sealed
Guano cleanup available
Bats pest control, Technica Pest Solutions
Know the signs

Signs of Bats in Your Building

Bats are quiet and come and go at dusk, so many people do not notice them for months. These signs suggest bats are roosting in your attic, walls or chimney.

Guano below an entry point

Small dark droppings piled on a windowsill, deck, or along the foundation under a gap in the soffit or fascia.

Scratching or squeaking at dusk

Faint scratching, rustling or high-pitched chirps inside walls or above the ceiling, mostly around sunset and dawn.

Dark stains around gaps

Greasy brown or black smudges around a vent, gable, ridge cap or gap where bats squeeze in and out.

A strong ammonia smell

A sharp, musty odour in the attic or upper rooms from built-up guano and urine.

Bats seen leaving at dusk

Bats flying out from the roofline, chimney or a gap in the siding in the evening are using your building as a roost.

A bat inside a living space

A single bat in a bedroom or hallway may have wandered from a larger colony in the attic or walls.
How we treat it

How We Handle Bats

Bats need a careful, humane approach. Our work follows Alberta wildlife rules and focuses on letting bats leave on their own, keeping them out and cleaning up what they left behind.

Inspection and Roost Assessment

A technician inspects the attic, roofline, soffits, chimney and walls to find where bats roost and how they get in. We estimate the size of the colony, check for guano buildup and note any gaps that need sealing. You get a clear plan before work begins.

Best for: Attics, wall voids, chimneys and soffits with suspected bat activity

Humane Bat Exclusion

Where permitted, we fit one-way devices over active entry points so bats can leave to feed but cannot return. Once the roost is empty, the devices come off and the gaps are sealed. Timing follows Alberta wildlife rules so young bats are not trapped inside.

Best for: Established colonies in attics, walls and chimneys

Guano Cleanup and Sealing

Bat guano can hold fungal spores that become airborne when disturbed. Our crew removes the droppings, sanitizes the space and seals every gap we found, following Alberta Health standards. We finish with prevention advice for the building.

Best for: Attics and wall spaces with guano buildup after the bats have left

What to expect

Our Bat Removal Process

Get in touch

Call or email and describe what you have seen, heard or smelled. If a bat is inside a living space right now, tell us so we can give you advice over the phone.

Building inspection

A licensed technician arrives in an unmarked vehicle, inspects the attic and roofline, finds the entry points and estimates the colony size.

Exclusion plan and timing

We explain the exclusion approach and when it can start, based on Alberta wildlife rules and whether young bats are present in the roost.

Exclusion and sealing

We fit one-way devices on the active openings and seal the other gaps we found. Once the bats have left, the devices come off and those openings are closed.

Cleanup and follow-up

We remove guano, sanitize the attic or wall space and return to confirm no bats are getting back in, then share prevention advice.
Why it matters

Why Bats in the Attic Should Not Wait

A small bat colony grows each summer as young are born. Guano and urine build up in insulation, cause odour and can hold fungal spores that affect breathing when disturbed. Bats can also carry rabies, and any bite or contact with a person or pet needs medical attention. Early exclusion keeps the cleanup small.

How to Keep Bats Out

Seal small gaps high up

Bats fit through very small openings. Check ridge vents, gable ends, fascia and where the chimney meets the roof.

Screen vents and chimneys

Fit a chimney cap and mesh screens on attic and roof vents so bats cannot slip inside.

Watch the roofline at dusk

On a summer evening, watch for bats leaving the house. Spotting an exit point early makes exclusion simpler.

Inspect after renovations

New siding, roofing or additions can leave small gaps. Have them checked before bats find them in spring.
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to have bats living in my attic?

Bats do not attack people, but a roost inside a building is a health concern. Guano can hold fungal spores, and bats can carry rabies. If you find a bat in a living space, do not handle it. Keep people and pets away, close the room and call us. Any bite or contact should be reported to a doctor.

Why can't you just remove the bats right away?

Exclusion has to be timed so flightless young are not trapped inside. We inspect first, then set a schedule that follows Alberta wildlife rules. In the meantime we can seal gaps that lead into living spaces so bats stay out of your rooms.

Do you kill the bats or use poison?

No. We do not poison or kill bats. We use one-way exclusion devices so bats leave on their own, then seal the openings so they cannot return. This humane approach deals with the way in rather than the animals.

Do you clean up the guano and replace insulation?

We remove guano, sanitize the area and seal entry points following Alberta Health standards. Soiled insulation and its replacement are a separate job. We can tell you what we found so a contractor can plan that work. Ask about cleanup when you book.

Hearing Bats in the Walls or Attic?

Call (587) 840-8133 or email info@technicapestsolutions.ca to book an inspection. Our Edmonton and Calgary teams arrive in unmarked vehicles. Your privacy over our branding.

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