Bat Removal Tyler TX
Bat colony in your chimney or soffit? We handle compliant, humane bat exclusion timed to protect maternity colonies.
Bat colonies roost in chimneys, gable vents, and soffit gaps, entering and exiting at dusk through openings as small as three-eighths of an inch. Guano accumulation below a roost point is usually the first sign homeowners notice, along with a musty odor and audible chittering at night. We see this most often on older homes near Downtown Tyler and Loop 323, where original chimney flashing has had decades to develop gaps.
Bat exclusion is time-sensitive. During maternity season — roughly May through August in East Texas — flightless pups can be trapped inside if entry points are sealed too early, so we always inspect first and schedule exclusion appropriately.
Our Bat Exclusion Process
We install one-way exclusion devices at active entry points, allowing bats to leave at dusk but not re-enter. After several nights of confirmed vacancy, we remove the devices and permanently seal every opening, then clean and treat guano-affected areas.
A Recent Job · Near South Broadway
Guano pile behind an AC unit led to a colony of 60+ bats in a gable vent.
The situation: A homeowner near South Broadway noticed a persistent musty smell near their outdoor AC condenser unit and, on closer inspection, found a guano pile accumulating on top of the unit itself, directly below a gable vent.
What we did: Inspection in June confirmed an active maternity colony of an estimated 60+ Mexican free-tailed bats. Given the season, we scheduled exclusion for early September, cleaned and covered the AC unit in the meantime to prevent further guano buildup and potential unit damage, then installed one-way exclusion netting once pups were flying.
The outcome: Colony fully vacated over 11 nights with zero pups trapped. Gable vent resealed with bat-proof mesh, guano removed from the AC unit and surrounding area, and the unit itself inspected for corrosion damage (none found, caught in time).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to remove bats in Texas?
Yes, bats are not a protected species in Texas, but responsible exclusion avoids maternity season (roughly May–August) to prevent trapping flightless young inside the structure.
How do I know if I have a bat colony versus a single bat?
A colony typically produces a guano pile beneath the entry point and audible activity at dusk as multiple bats exit. A single bat inside living space is usually a one-off entry, not a colony, and is handled differently.