Bat removal in Orlando, FL
Bat removal in Orlando, done the only legal way in Florida: humane exclusion that lets the colony fly out and keeps it from coming back.
- Exclusion only, never killing
- Scheduled around maternity season
- Guano cleanup available
Seeing bats at dusk?
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys handles bat removal in Orlando, FL through exclusion. We find where the colony gets in, install one-way devices so the bats fly out at dusk and can’t return, then seal the building. Florida bats are protected, so we never exclude during maternity season, April 15 through August 14. We inspect any time of year. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Florida bat removal has a calendar
From April 15 through August 14, Florida bats are raising pups that can’t fly yet, and FWC rules don’t allow exclusion during that window. We still inspect, plan and prep during those months. The actual exclusion waits until the young can fly out on their own.
How Orlando homeowners usually find out they have bats
Bats are quiet and tidy compared to most wildlife, so the clues are easy to miss at first.
A stream of bats at sunset
Stand in the yard around dusk and watch the roof line. Bats leaving one spot, one after another, is the clearest sign of a roost.
Dark pellets piling up
Bat guano looks like mouse droppings but crumbles into a powder when crushed. It piles up on a ledge, the lanai floor or the ground right below the entry.
Brown stains around a gap
Oils from their fur leave a dark, greasy smudge around the crack they squeeze through, often at a roof tile, a gable vent or the edge of a soffit.
Squeaking or rustling in a wall
A colony makes a faint chittering sound, loudest just before they head out in the evening.
A musty, sharp smell
A large colony in a hot Florida attic gives off a strong ammonia odor that gets worse the longer they’ve been there.
Why we only do bat removal by exclusion
Bats are protected in Florida, and for good reason: they eat enormous numbers of mosquitoes and other night insects. Killing them isn’t an option, and neither are poisons, sprays or sealing them inside. The legal, humane way to get bats out of a building is exclusion. You let them leave on their own and make sure they can’t get back in.
In Orlando, the bats we find in buildings are usually Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats. Both are small enough to slip through a gap of about half an inch, so the job comes down to finding every one of those gaps.
What maternity season means
Each spring, females gather in a warm, protected roost to have their pups. For the first several weeks, those pups can’t fly. If someone seals the building or puts up one-way devices during that time, the mothers get out and the babies die inside the walls or attic. That’s cruel, and it also leaves you with a dead-animal odor problem. Florida’s maternity season runs April 15 through August 14, and we don’t exclude bats during it.
If you call between April 15 and August 14
Call anyway. We’ll come out for the inspection, confirm it’s bats, count the entry points and write up the exclusion plan. We can often seal the secondary gaps the colony isn’t using so the job is ready to go. Then we put you on the schedule for right after the season ends, and the one-way devices go up once the young are flying.
Bat exclusion across Central Florida
Bats roost in buildings from the Gulf to the Atlantic, and our exclusion work follows them. We handle bat jobs throughout the Orlando area, Tampa Bay, Polk County and the Space Coast. Find your city below.
Greater Orlando
Tampa Bay
Polk County
Our bat exclusion process
Bat work is slow and careful by design. This is the order we follow on Orlando homes and businesses.
Inspection and dusk watch
We inspect the building and often watch the colony leave at dusk. That shows us exactly which gaps are in use and roughly how many bats live there.
Seal everything but the main exits
Every crack, gap and loose tile the bats aren’t actively using gets sealed first. That way they’re funneled to the openings where the devices will go.
Install one-way devices
Outside maternity season, we fit one-way tubes or netting over the active exits. Bats crawl out at night to feed and can’t find their way back in.
Wait, then seal for good
The devices stay up for a period until we’re confident the roost is empty. Then we take them down and permanently seal those last openings. Ongoing prevention and exclusion work covers the rest of the building.
Guano cleanup
Bat guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis, so it shouldn’t be swept up with a broom. Our attic cleanup and sanitizing removes it and disinfects the area.
A few recent calls
Tile roofs and lakes put Orlando bats in buildings
Orlando is good bat country. The city’s lakes, ponds and wetlands produce clouds of insects every evening, and bats need a warm, dark place nearby to roost. Barrel tile roofs, common on the Mediterranean-style homes around Dr. Phillips and the Butler Chain area, leave open gaps at the eaves and ridge that bats crawl right into. Gable vents with torn screens and loose soffit edges on older homes work just as well for them.
We also see bats in commercial buildings, behind shutters and in the expansion joints of larger structures. Our crew works out of Fern Park, so Orlando bat jobs are a regular part of our Central Florida wildlife control. We run the same exclusion process for customers in Sanford, Winter Garden and over on the coast in Melbourne.
Orlando at a glance
- Orange County
- Barrel tile roofs common
- Lakes feed the insect supply
- Brazilian free-tailed and evening bats
What Orlando customers say after bat jobs
4.9
141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Josh from the Critter Guys did an excellent job explaining the process for removal of bats. He emphasized the humane aspect by coming back several times to ensure that all the bats were no longer on our property. He then sealed all opening to our soffit and removed the bat trap. Josh went beyond what we expected. When we called to provide updates he always answered and listened to us. I highly recommend this company and a huge shout-out to Josh. Thank you Critter Guys Humane wildlife services for a job well done.
Joe RaspantiGoogle review
★★★★★
Dion is doing a great job responding to our needs and flexible to our schedule since there is not always access to the house. He explains what we need, points out trouble spots and fixes some of them when possible. Thanks Dion! …
MiLo TeamGoogle review
★★★★★
These guys took care of a pest problem we had in our community of townhomes outside of downtown Orlando. Extremely effective, highly professional, and overall pleasant & fair.
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When you call vs. what happens next
The time of year changes the schedule, not whether we can help.
| If you call | What we do |
|---|---|
| August 15 through April 14 | Inspect, seal secondary gaps, install one-way devices, seal the last exits |
| April 15 through August 14 | Inspect, write the plan, seal unused gaps, book exclusion for after the season |
| A single bat inside the house | Help get it out safely and find how it got in |
| After the colony is gone | Guano removal, sanitizing and repairs |
Our location north of Orlando
Critter Guys Humane Wildlife Management
610 Fellowship Dr, Fern Park, FL 32730
(321) 203-6963
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Orlando bat removal FAQ
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Is it legal to remove bats from my house in Florida?
Yes, as long as it’s done by exclusion and outside maternity season. Florida bats are protected, so killing them or sealing them in isn’t allowed. Exclusion with one-way devices between August 15 and April 14 is the legal, humane method.
How much does bat removal cost in Orlando?
We give a price after the inspection because every building is different. It depends on the size of the colony, how many gaps need sealing, roof type and height, and whether guano cleanup is needed.
What should I do if a bat gets inside my living area?
Stay calm, close off the room and keep kids and pets out. Don’t grab the bat with bare hands, since bats are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. If there’s any chance someone was bitten or a bat was found in a room where someone was sleeping, talk to your doctor or the health department.
How long does bat exclusion take?
The prep and sealing usually go quickly, but the one-way devices need to stay up for a stretch while every bat finds its way out. We don’t rush that part. Pulling the devices too soon is how bats get sealed inside.
Is bat guano in the attic dangerous?
It can be if it’s disturbed. Dried guano can carry the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, and sweeping it puts spores in the air. Leave it alone and let a crew with the right protection remove and sanitize it.
Why can’t you just put the one-way devices up now in June?
Because the pups in the roost can’t fly yet. The mothers would get out and the young would be trapped inside, which goes against FWC rules and our own humane approach. We use those months to inspect, plan and seal unused gaps, then exclude once the season ends.
Book your Orlando bat inspection
Call or text (321) 203-6963 or use the form. Even during maternity season, we’ll inspect and get your exclusion on the calendar.