Bat Removal Durango, CO
Licensed humane bat removal and exclusion across Colorado. Inspection, exclusion, guano cleanup, and a written two-year bat-free warranty.
Bat Removal in Durango
We offer a full remediation service, including bat inspection, exclusion, bat proofing, large scale guano removal, and decontamination. Our team is professionally trained to safely remove the bats without harming them. After we remove the bats, we bat proof the home or structure. We always stand by our work and always include a warranty. We serve Colorado and parts of Wyoming.
Colorado Wildlife Specialists serves homeowners and businesses in Durango, La Plata County, and across all of Colorado. Call (720) 248-8581 to schedule a phone consultation, and we’ll get out to you as quickly as we can.
Why Professional Bat Removal Matters in Durango, Colorado
Durango's Victorian downtown along Main Avenue and the Animas River is some of the most architecturally intact 19th-century commercial and residential stock in the San Juan region, and the brick buildings near the Durango and Silverton narrow-gauge railroad depot carry the original roofline details and mortar-joint gaps that big brown bats have used for over a century. The Animas River corridor threading through town provides the insect activity that keeps bat populations close to residential neighborhoods year-round. Fort Lewis College adds another layer of older campus buildings to the local bat habitat picture. Property owners in Durango's historic residential neighborhoods, particularly Crestview and the streets above downtown, should treat any unexplained attic odor in summer as a bat colony until inspected.
About Durango and the Southwest Colorado region
Durango is the seat of La Plata County in southwest Colorado. The town sits along the Animas River at the edge of the San Juan Mountains, with surrounding habitat ranging from high desert to alpine forest. Older Victorian-era buildings downtown are common roosting sites for bats.
What is included
- Inspection. Our professionals conduct thorough inspections, identifying potential entry points and vulnerabilities in your property.
- Removal. Our team is professionally trained to safely remove the bats without harming them.
- Exclusion. We seal entry points and install one-way doors so bats cannot re-enter your home.
- Cleanup. We provide cleanup and decontamination services to remove bat guano and sanitize affected areas.
Common questions
Why do bat infestations require remediation?
Bats can roost in attics, walls, and other spaces, causing structural damage over time. When left untreated, guano buildup can exceed hundreds of pounds. Bats are also potential carriers of diseases such as rabies.
Why is bat guano dangerous?
Bat droppings, known as guano, accumulate rapidly and pose both aesthetic and health concerns. The accumulation of guano can harbor fungi that may lead to respiratory issues in humans. We perform complete guano cleanup and decontamination using industry-grade PPE and HEPA vacuums.
How do you remove bats?
We offer a full remediation service, including bat inspection, exclusion, bat proofing, large scale guano removal, and decontamination. Our team is professionally trained to safely remove the bats without harming them.
What does the warranty cover?
Each property serviced by Colorado Wildlife Specialists is covered under warranty against bats for two years. If bats return through any point we sealed, we come back at no charge.
How much does bat removal cost?
Prices vary depending on the building structure and infestation size. Call (720) 248-8581 for a phone consultation.
Other Colorado cities we serve
We serve all of Colorado. Here are nearby service areas.
Other wildlife removal services we offer here
Durango bat removal, done right.
Call for a phone consultation. Written warranty.