The Bats and Wildlife Blog
Guides, regulations, and seasonal advice for Ontario homeowners.
Bat Removal
How Long Does Bat Exclusion Take? From Inspection to Sealed Home
How long bat exclusion takes from inspection to sealed home: install day, the several-night waiting window, verification, and why weather shifts the timeline.
August 23, 2026
Bat Removal
How Many Bats Are in My Attic? Colony Size and the Dusk Count
Wondering how many bats are in your attic? Learn typical Ontario colony sizes and how to run a simple dusk emergence count to get a real number tonight.
August 21, 2026
Bat Removal
Why Are Bats So Active in Late August and September? Swarming Season Explained
Noticing more bats around your house in late August? Fall swarming explains the spike — and why right now is the best window for humane bat exclusion in Ontario.
August 20, 2026
Bat Proofing
Do Bat Repellents Actually Work? Ultrasonic Devices, Mothballs and More
Ultrasonic devices, mothballs, lights and sprays rarely move an established bat colony. See what actually works — and what is legal for Ontario bats.
August 18, 2026
Wildlife
Where Do Bats Go in Winter in Ontario?
Where do bats go in winter in Ontario? Some migrate, some hibernate in caves, and big brown bats often overwinter right inside warm attics and walls.
August 11, 2026
Bat Proofing
Closing Up the Cottage: Fall Bat-Proofing Before Winter
Fall is the practical window for cottage bat-proofing in Grey Bruce Simcoe — the exclusion season, mid-August to October, lines up with closing up for winter.
August 7, 2026
Bat Removal
Are Bats Dangerous? Rabies, Guano and Your Safety
Are bats dangerous? They're not aggressive, but two real risks matter: rabies from a bite and histoplasmosis from old guano. Here's how to stay safe.
August 1, 2026
Regulations
White-Nose Syndrome and Ontario's Bats
White-nose syndrome has wiped out over 90% of some Ontario bats. Learn what it is, why several species are now protected, and what it means for your home.
July 23, 2026
Bat Removal
What Does a Bat Infestation Smell Like?
A bat infestation smells like sharp ammonia and musty guano. Learn how the odour differs from dead-mouse or raccoon smells and why it worsens in summer.
July 13, 2026
Bat Removal
Bat Guano Cleanup Cost & Attic Decontamination After Bats
Bat guano cleanup and attic decontamination after bats in Ontario — the histoplasmosis risk, HEPA containment steps, what drives the cost, and honest pricing.
July 2, 2026
Bat Proofing
How Do Bats Get Into a House? Every Entry Point
How do bats get into a house? Discover every common entry point bats use, why a gap as small as 1 cm is enough, and how to spot the signs from the ground.
June 22, 2026
Bat Removal
How to Get Bats Out of a Chimney — Humane & Legal in Ontario
How to get bats out of a chimney humanely and legally in Ontario — why fire and smoke tricks harm protected bats (and are illegal), plus the safe exclusion fix.
June 11, 2026
Bat Removal
What Animal Is in My Attic? How to Tell If It's Bats
What animal is in your attic? Noises in the attic at night could be bats, raccoons, or squirrels. Here's how to tell if it's bats by sound and droppings.
June 1, 2026
Bat Removal
Do Bats Carry Rabies in Ontario? What Homeowners Should Know
Do bats carry rabies in Ontario? Only a small share do — but any bite, scratch, or a bat in a sleeper's room counts as a possible exposure. What to do next.
May 22, 2026
Local
Cottage Bat Removal on the Lake Huron Coast: Bayfield to Sauble Beach
Cottage bat removal on the Lake Huron coast — Bayfield to Sauble Beach. What's distinctive about this stretch of shoreline and how owners should think about timing.
May 8, 2026
Bat Removal
Humane Bat Removal in Ontario: The Complete Guide
The complete homeowner's guide to humane bat removal in Ontario — signs, risks, the legal exclusion process, timing, costs, and how to live bat-free.
May 6, 2026
Regulations
Are Bats Protected in Ontario? What the Law Says
A plain-English guide to how Ontario law protects bats — which statutes apply, what homeowners cannot do, and the only legal path to a bat-free home.
May 5, 2026
Bat Removal
Bats in Your Attic: Signs, Risks, and What to Do Tonight
Suspect bats in your attic? Calm, practical answers for tonight — what to do if a bat is in the bedroom, how to confirm a colony, and the real risks.
May 4, 2026
Bat Removal
Bat Exclusion vs. Bat Removal: What's the Difference?
Bat exclusion vs. bat removal in plain English — what each term means, why removal alone fails in Ontario, and how to vet a contractor before you book.
May 3, 2026
Bat Removal
What Does Humane Bat Removal Cost in Grey Bruce Simcoe?
What humane bat removal costs in Grey Bruce Simcoe and the five things that drive the price — written for homeowners who want an honest answer, not a sales pitch.
May 2, 2026
Regulations
Maternity Season (May–August) and Why Timing Matters
Ontario bat maternity season runs May through early August. Here's why exclusion is restricted, what we can still do, and how to plan around the calendar.
May 1, 2026
Wildlife
Bat Houses After Exclusion: Should You Install One, and How?
A practical guide to installing a bat house after exclusion — why it matters for Ontario bats, where to mount it, what model to buy, and what to expect.
April 30, 2026
Wildlife
Squirrels in Your Attic: Signs, Removal, and Prevention
Squirrels in your attic chew wood, insulation, and wires. Here's how to identify them, why humane removal works, and how to keep them out for good.
April 16, 2026
Wildlife
Humane Raccoon Removal in Ontario: What Homeowners Need to Know
A practical guide to humane raccoon removal in Ontario — how it works, why trap-and-relocate fails, and what an actual visit from a wildlife specialist looks like.
April 2, 2026
Bat Proofing
How to Bat-Proof Your Home: A Complete Prevention Guide
A practical bat-proofing guide for Ontario homeowners — entry points, materials, DIY scope, timing, and where pro bat proofing is the right call.
March 19, 2026
Local
Cottage Bat Removal in Grey Bruce Simcoe: A Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, and Lake Simcoe Owner's Guide
Cottage bat removal across Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, and Lake Simcoe — what's different from year-round homes and how exclusion fits a seasonal calendar.
March 5, 2026
Wildlife
What to Do If You Find a Dead Bat (Inside or Outside Your Home)
Found a dead bat in your yard, garage, or home? Plain steps for safe handling, when to call public health, and what it says about your property.
February 19, 2026
Regulations
Histoplasmosis from Bat Guano: What It Is, Who's at Risk, and How to Stay Safe
Histoplasmosis from bat guano explained in plain language — what it is, who is most at risk, why disturbed guano is the danger, and how safe cleanup is done.
February 5, 2026
Bat Removal
Is It Safe to Sleep in a Room Where a Bat Was?
Woke up to a bat in your bedroom or slept in a room where one was? Calm, clear public-health guidance on bat exposure during sleep, and what to do tonight.
January 22, 2026
Wildlife
Big Brown vs. Little Brown Bats: An Ontario Homeowner's Guide
Big brown vs little brown bat species in Ontario homes — quick visual ID, where each one roosts, why the little brown is endangered, and what it means for you.
January 8, 2026
Bat Removal
Bats in Walls vs. Attic: Why In-Wall Colonies Are the Hidden Problem
Bats in walls vs attic: why in-wall colonies hide from inspections, the subtle signs they leave, and how a forensic exterior check finds them in wall cavities.
December 23, 2025
Bat Removal
Bat Sounds at Night: What You're Hearing in Your Walls and Attic
Hearing scratching, clicking, or fluttering at night? This guide identifies bat sounds in walls and attic spaces and tells you how to confirm what's there.
December 11, 2025
Bat Removal
Bat Droppings: How to Identify Them and Tell Them From Other Pellets
Found small dark pellets in your home? This guide identifies bat droppings and tells you how they differ from mouse, squirrel, and raccoon droppings.
November 27, 2025