Albany Bat Removal

Licensed & Insured Professional Pest Removal Solutions

Voted #1 for Bat Control in Albany, New York

If you have bats in your attic, walls, or commercial building, you need a licensed bat removal company that knows how to handle the job legally and effectively. Albany Pest Control provides full-service bat removal and bat exclusion for homes and businesses across Albany County and the Capital Region. We are fully licensed and follow all New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations for humane bat control. With 27 years in the field, our all-star exterminators have safely removed their fair share of bats from attics, warehouses, and buildings of all shapes and sizes. Call now for a free quote.

Signs You Have a Bat Problem

Most Albany homeowners discover a bat issue in one of three ways: they see a bat flying inside the house, they notice dark staining around a roofline entry point, or they smell something they cannot explain in the attic. Here’s what to look for:

Brown or black staining around soffits, fascia, ridge vents, or gable vents
Small, dark droppings (guano) accumulating in the attic, on windowsills, or along the foundation
A strong ammonia-like odor coming from the attic or upper floors
Scratching or squeaking sounds in the walls or ceiling at dusk
Bats flying in or out of the roofline at sunset

If you are noticing any of these signs, do not wait. Bat colonies grow quickly, and the longer they roost in your structure, the more damage they cause and the more expensive the cleanup becomes.

Why Removing Bats Requires a Professional

In New York, bats are protected wildlife. You cannot poison, trap, or kill bats legally. The big brown bat and little brown bat are the two most common species found in Albany-area homes, and both are covered under state and federal wildlife protection laws. There is also a strict exclusion blackout period from June 1 through July 31 when bat removal is prohibited because flightless pups may be present in the colony. This is why hiring a professional bat exclusion company matters. A pest control company without bat-specific experience may attempt methods that are illegal, ineffective, or both. Our technicians are trained in the latest bat exclusion techniques approved by the NYSDEC and have handled hundreds of bat jobs across the Capital District.

Our Bat Exclusion Process

Bat exclusion is the only legal and effective long-term solution for removing bats from a structure. Here is how we do it:

Full Property Inspection

We inspect your entire roofline, attic, soffits, fascia, chimneys, ridge vents, gable vents, and any other potential entry points. Bats can squeeze through a gap as small as 3/8 of an inch, so this inspection has to be thorough. We also assess the interior for guano accumulation, insulation damage, and contamination.

Identification and Colony Assessment

We identify the bat species, estimate colony size, and determine primary and secondary entry points. This information drives the exclusion plan. A colony of 15 bats in a Delmar home’s attic is a very different job than 200 bats in a warehouse in the Port of Albany.

One-Way Exclusion Device Installation

We install one-way exclusion devices at the primary entry points. These devices allow bats to leave the roost at dusk but prevent them from re-entering. This is the industry standard for humane bat removal and is the method endorsed by the NYSDEC. We leave the devices in place for a minimum of five to seven days to ensure the entire colony has exited.

Full Sealing and Exclusion

Once we confirm the bats are out, we seal every entry point on the structure. This includes caulking gaps, installing metal flashing, screening vents, and repairing damaged soffits or fascia. The goal is a bat-proof building envelope that prevents re-entry permanently.

Guano Cleanup and Attic Restoration

Bat guano is not just unpleasant. It is a health hazard. Histoplasmosis is a respiratory illness caused by inhaling spores from bat droppings, and it is a real risk in attics with heavy guano accumulation. We offer full guano removal, insulation replacement, and sanitization services to restore your attic to a safe, clean condition.

Bat Removal for Commercial Properties

Our exterminators handle bat exclusion for commercial buildings, warehouses, churches, schools, and multi-unit apartment buildings throughout Albany, Colonie, Guilderland, Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. Commercial bat removal requires coordination with building managers, tenants, and sometimes municipal code enforcement. We handle all of it and can work around your business schedule to minimize disruption.

What Does Bat Removal Cost in Albany, NY?

Bat exclusion pricing depends on the size of the structure, the number of entry points, colony size, and whether guano cleanup is needed. A standard residential bat exclusion in the Albany area typically ranges from a few hundred dollars for a simple single-entry job to several thousand for a large home with multiple entry points and full attic restoration. We provide free inspections and detailed written estimates before any work begins so there are no surprises.

We provide bat removal and bat exclusion services in Albany, Colonie, Guilderland, Bethlehem, Delmar, Latham, Troy, and the surrounding Capital District. If bats are in your building, call Albany Pest Control today for a free bat inspection and estimate.