Bat Removal & Exclusion Services

Bats may be beneficial here in Eastern CT, but when they move into your home, they become a serious issue. At APX Wildlife Specialists, we provide safe, legal, and long-term bat removal solutions designed to fully protect your Connecticut property.

 Common Bat Problems

Bats can enter through extremely small gaps, often going unnoticed until a colony develops. Common entry points include:

    •    Rooflines

    •    Ridge vents

    •    Soffits

    •    Siding gaps

    •    Chimneys and attic vents

Signs of bat activity include:

    •    Dark staining around entry points

    •    Droppings (guano) accumulating below openings

    •    Chirping or scratching sounds, especially at dusk or dawn

    •    Strong ammonia-like odors inside attics or walls

Over time, colonies can grow quickly—leading to significant mess, odor, and damage.

Health & Safety Risks

Bats are the #1 source of rabies exposure in humans in the U.S. Not only can they carry rabies, their droppings (guano) are more than just a nuisance—they can pose serious health risks. Accumulated guano can harbor diseases such as Histoplasmosis, along with bacteria and parasites that may affect people and pets.

Connecticut Bat Laws & Regulations

Bats are protected in Connecticut, and removal must follow strict state and federal guidelines.

    •    Protected species: Bats cannot be harmed or killed. Humane methods are required.

    •    Maternity season: May–mid August. Exclusion is restricted during this time to avoid trapping baby bats.

    •    Legal method: The only approved solution is humane exclusion using one-way devices and sealing entry points.

    •    Best time for removal: Late summer through early spring (typically August–April).

    •    No DIY methods: Poisoning, trapping, or sealing bats inside is illegal and can lead to fines.

Why It Matters

Improper bat removal can be illegal, ineffective, and create serious odor or health issues. Professional exclusion ensures the job is done safely, legally, and permanently.

 Our Bat Removal Process

At APX Wildlife Specialists, we specialize in humane bat exclusion, the only effective and legal long-term solution.

Our process includes:

    •    Thorough inspection of your home

    •    Identification of all entry and exit points

    •    Sealing of all secondary gaps and vulnerabilities

    •    Installation of one-way exclusion devices

    •    Safe removal of the colony

    •    Final sealing to prevent re-entry

This ensures bats leave safely—and can’t get back in.

Bat problems don’t resolve on their own—they expand. The longer they remain, the greater the cleanup, damage, and health risks.

If you’re seeing signs of bat activity or suspect a colony, don’t wait.

Contact APX Wildlife Specialists today for a safe, effective, and permanent solution.

Bat Removal and Exclusion Service Area

We provide bat exclusion services throughout Eastern Connecticut including,

Norwich, Groton, Waterford, East Lyme, Montville, Ledyard, New London, Mystic, Stonington, Griswold, Lisbon and surrounding communities.