We Bat-Proof Houses & Humanely Exclude The Bats!

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Bat Removal and Bat Control in Barrie, Ontario

Bat problems in Barrie are different from the bat problems we see in many other Ontario cities and different again from bat problems we commonly see in cottage country. Barrie has a mix of old home and many newer subdivision and two different species that will live in them.

Inside Barrie, most of the bat problems involve big brown bats that use gap in rooflines, soffits, walls, chimneys and vents to enter attic and wall spaces. Most of the bats that show up inside Barrie homes are big brown bats. Outside Barrie, especially toward rural Simcoe County, Lake Simcoe, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Innisfil, and cottage or lake areas, little brown bats can also become an important part of the problem.

Bat Control Specialists provides humane bat exclusion and complete bat-proofing for homes in Barrie and the surrounding Simcoe County area.

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Why Barrie Homes Get Bats

These areas are missed because the real entry point may be high, hidden, or on a roofline that cannot be inspected properly from the ground.

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Common Barrie Home Bat Entry Points.

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Big Brown Bats in Barrie Homes

Within Barrie city limits, most residential bat problems involve big brown bats. Big browns are the most common bat in urban areas, and they tend to form small, transient colonies, often moving back and forth between several houses. Many homeowners never realize they have them until a bat finds its way out of the walls, and shows up inside the living area.

A bat inside a Barrie home should not be dismissed as a fluke. It always means there that bats are using the house.

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Little Brown Bats Outside Barrie and Around Simcoe County

Outside Barrie, the bat pattern can change. Rural homes, lake-area properties, older buildings, cottages, and homes near water can be more likely to involve little brown bats.

Little brown bats were once the dominant bat species we dealt with in many Ontario cottage and lake regions. White-nose syndrome nearly wiped them out by around 2013, but in recent years they have been recovering in some areas. Around rural and lake regions outside Barrie, little brown bat colonies can still create serious problems when they use attics, soffits, rooflines, and hidden building gaps.

This gives Barrie-area bat work a mixed pattern: big brown bats are common in the city, while little brown bat issues become more common as you move into rural, lake, and cottage areas around Simcoe County.

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Why General Wildlife Companies Often Miss Barrie Bat Problems

Most wildlife control companies are generalists. They may deal with raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds, mice, and many other animals. Bat control is different.

Barrie homes typically have hundreds of small potential bat entry points spread around the structure. If only a few “obvious” opening is sealed, bats will simply move to another gap and continue using the house.

Proper bat control is not just putting a tube over one hole. The whole structure has to be inspected and bat-proofed correctly.

Common mistakes include:

Using mesh that is too large to keep bats out

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Installing unsafe or poorly designed excluders

Failing to bat-proof intersections between additions and main roof.

Failing to bat-proof roof and ridge vents

Installing excluders incorrectly and before the rest of the house is properly sealed

Failing to seal gaps in fascia and soffit.

Incorrectly assuming ridge vents can’t be used by bats to enter buildings

Not sure who to hire to fix your bat problem? Watch this video.

Not every wildlife company is qualified to handle bats. Read more in our article below.

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How We Bat-Proof Barrie Homes Properly

Our process is designed to solve the entire bat problem, not just block the hole someone happened to notice.

First, we inspect the exterior of the home and identify the active bat entry points, secondary openings, and potential re-entry gaps. This includes roof vents, soffits, dormers, fascia, chimneys, attached garage rooflines, siding, trim, and roof transitions.

Next, we bat-proof the structure by closing the secondary and potential entry points with proper materials.

Only after the house has been properly bat-proofed do we install humane excluders on the final active exit points. The excluders allow bats to leave safely but prevent them from getting back inside.

That order matters. Bat-proof first. Exclude last.

Unlike non specialist wildlife companies we typically offer lifetime warranties that we fix the problem

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Proper Bat-Proofing Example

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Bats Showing Up Inside Barrie Homes

When bats appear inside living spaces, they are usually coming from the building interior. They move through wall spaces, bulkheads, ceiling gaps, furnace rooms, unfinished areas, attic spaces, or openings around ducts, pipes, and registers.

A bat found in a bedroom, basement, kitchen, hallway, or living room does not mean it flew in through an open door or window. It means bats are already using the house somewhere.

If bats are showing up inside a Barrie home, the exterior needs to be inspected for the actual entry points.

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Bat in house photos.

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Timing Matters With Bat Exclusion

Bat removal must be done humanely and with proper attention to timing. Ontario bats should not be poisoned, trapped, or killed. Proper bat control uses humane exclusion methods that allow bats to leave without being harmed.

Timing is especially important during maternity season, when young bats may not yet be able to fly. A proper bat-control plan has to consider the season, species, colony behaviour, and the structure before exclusion work is done.

Exclusion is an art that takes years to learn. Knowing what excluders to use and how to install them properly is vitally important to exclude bats safely.

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Barrie and Simcoe County Areas We Serve

We provide bat removal and complete bat-proofing in Barrie and surrounding Simcoe County communities, including:

We also work on rural homes, lake-area properties, subdivisions, older homes, and seasonal properties throughout the broader Barrie and Simcoe County region.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bats in Barrie

Are bats common in Barrie homes?

Yes. Bats are very common in Barrie homes. They enter thru roof vents, soffits, dormers, chimneys, fascia, siding, and attached garage rooflines. Many of these openings are small and hard to spot from the ground with an untrained eye.

What kind of bats are usually found in Barrie houses?

Inside the city, big brown bats are often the most common species involved in house problems. Outside Barrie, especially toward rural, lake, and cottage areas, little brown bats can be more common.

Can bats get into roof vents?

Yes. Roof vents are a common bat entry point when they are not properly screened or when the surrounding roofline has gaps.

Can additions and attached garages have a bat problem?

Can attached garages and additions have bat problems?

Yes. Attached garages and additions often create roof and wall intersections where bats can enter the structure. Although bats usually prefer higher, quieter entry points on the main house, they will use garage and addition rooflines if those areas provide access to suitable roosting spaces inside the walls, soffits, or attic areas.

Can I just seal the hole where I saw bats come out?

No. Sealing one obvious hole without a full bat-proofing plan will push them to use other opening. Proper bat control means closing all secondary and potential entry points first, then installing humane excluders only on the final active exits.

Are bats protected in Ontario?

Yes. Ontario has eight bat species, and seven are currently listed as endangered. The only exception is the big brown bat. Regardless of conservation status, killing bats is not acceptable. Poisons, traps, and lethal methods are illegal. There is no such thing as a legal professional “bat extermination” services in Canada.

Do bat houses, lights, sprays, or noise machines get bats out?

No. Bat houses, lights, sprays, mothballs, and ultrasonic noise devices do not remove bats from a house. If bats are using the structure, the house must be properly bat-proofed.

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What Our Customers Say

Ready to be bat free?

If you have bats in a Barrie home, attic, soffit, roofline, chimney, roof vent, or attached garage area, the most important step is a proper inspection by someone who specializes in bat control.

Barrie bat problems often involve hidden roofline openings, roof vents, dormers, fascia gaps, and attached garage intersections. The solution is not a quick patch. The solution is complete bat-proofing and humane exclusion done in the proper order.

Call Bat Control Specialists to discuss your Barrie bat problem and find out what is required to fix it properly.

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